Checkmate 171 Spectra

[Phillip Mason]

Hi guys. Looking at a 93' Checkmate 171 Spectra ,can't find much info online about this model,if anybody has owned one of these or knows anything about this model any info would be appreciated.Thanks Phil

[JUPITER PULSARE]

Hi guys. Looking at a 93' Checkmate 171 Spectra ,can't find much info online about this model,if anybody has owned one of these or knows anything about this model any info would be appreciated.Thanks Phil

Great little boat with very high freeboard for 17 feet. Built like a tank, fully balsa cored deck and hull. Needs about 10" of set back to set it free. If your happy with 50-60 mph, a Merc 150 Xr2-2.0 liter is a great motor for the boat. A 2.4 bridgeport or 2.5 will light it up and get you into the upper 70.s low 80's. Looks like a baby offshore racer! Check out :
Checkmate-boats.com, lot's more info on Checkmates for ya.!:thumbsup:

[Phillip Mason]

Jupiter Pulsare,much thanks,just the kind of info I was looking for.I'm going to look at the boat early this week is there any thing I should look for as inherant problems with this boat? Thanks Phil By the way I have relatives down in Jupiter ,nice area of Florida, Thanks again.:thumbsup: