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View Profile · 07-18-2002, 05:09 PM

Looks like we both need more setback..

**B.Mac** · 07-18-2002, 07:15 PM

Don't be fooled....they just might jump up and bite ya too if ya underestimate one........Lookin' good Pat She's a flyin'

B.MAC

**checkmate243** · 07-18-2002, 08:36 PM

Had a good time on JW lake.Thanks for taking the pics Jim!Thanks Bmac,wished could have been there.It only 20 hour to Jw lake from where you are at.hahaShe a nice girl for my little bro.Hoping to have better air this weekend I only 72.6 on the GPS.ITS ABOUT 100% HUMIDITY.I had a hard time breathing.Still cool to hang with other checks!

**goodsax** · 07-19-2002, 09:58 AM

'84 Enchanter with Evinrude 200xp. Ran 66 last year on GPS with 25 shooter at 5500. Looking to rebuild next winter so I'm taking it easy this year. I know compression is low.

**goodsax** · 07-19-2002, 10:04 AM

Oh yea, I forgot Checkmate 243, I like your starflight.

BTW I'm about to add 9.5 inches of setback to my already existing 5.5 CMC. Do you think the bow will fly with 15 inches of setback. I plan to reinforce the transome before I add it.

**CUSTOM PERFORMANCE 1** · 07-19-2002, 11:03 AM

I have an '89 Starflite 21' in fair condition that I am going to sell.
It is metalflake black,white sides and deck with red striping. Clear cote is peeling of the black flake so it is blotchy. Only a few small dings in the gel, and small dings on the keel. Seats are original in fair condition with some stiching torn. Currentl rigged with Johnson 225 HO on jackplate and runs 75 on gps with 24 chopper. Motor and jackplate "NOT" included. Just did a quick custom rig job, New
white Faria guages, new wiring, CD player w/2 speakers,ski pole,tonnau cover, on a single axle aluminum drive on trailer in decent cond.
I am working on scanning in some pics. Located in Florida.
Asking $2800.

Contact: reply, or KDLOCKLIEAR@YAHOO.COM

View Profile · 07-19-2002, 04:49 PM

14" is supposed to be about right with the long 'Mates. Do you have a plan on how you're going to brace it? If it comes out nice, make sure you post some pix! Here's a pic of the Pulsare transom from my factory tour. The Pulsare has a unique hull compared to all other 'Mates ever made, and it's obvious it was designed to hold massive power and large motors. There is a large triangular brace at the top middle that is between the top motor mounts, and huge bracing around the 4 sides. Basically a small beefy box. The transom itself is well over 3" thick. I'm going to add setback myself, not sure yet how many inches. Depends on my steering cable length mostly. They're still good so I hate to throw them away for setback...

**pinbuoy** · 07-20-2002, 07:02 AM

..........but if you look in Hot Boat March 2000, that's my boat! I bought the boat from John Tiger after the restoration was complete and the article was written for the mag. I couldn't afford the new 225PM they bought for the restoration, so I got a 2.5/245 to hang on it. Still has the 6" Detwiler jackplate, Sea Star Pro steering, and all the other goodies. The can is pulled and the exhaust drilled. Stock lower unit with no LWP's. I'm spinning a 25 Trophy A47 5700r's @ 70mph, with the prop 2" below the pad. I'm sure there's wet foam in the hull, so I should see better numbers once I dig out the wet foam. Gonna hang the motor back another 4" for a total of 10" of setback.

pinbuoy

**goodsax** · 07-20-2002, 10:33 AM

I seem to remember John saying that his wife didn
t like it. What's up with that. That was a nice resto job.

**pinbuoy** · 07-20-2002, 11:59 AM

Yes, he told me she didn't like the boat. In reality, I think she may have had some health problems at the time that even the comfortable ride of a Starflite couldn't overcome. I believe she's OK now, but the boat is mine!!!!!!

pinbuoy

View Profile · 07-20-2002, 09:28 PM

Here is my 16ft checkmate, fresh 2.4 200hp power head, has hyd jackplate. Current prop is a 28 cleaver, I have to get a new thrust washer to put on the 27 4 blade ballistic I just bought. Have to have the carbs re jeted. So far I have seen 64 mph at 5300rpm on the speedo.

**DiecastiC** · 07-21-2002, 08:28 PM

no pic, its yellow, its the best lookin checkmate ive seen, and it rips most boats on rough water, even though its smaller than all of those offshore speedboats... its not very stable with 1-2 ppl on board, but does good with 3-5... it actually goes faster with more weight, since its starts chinewalking w/ 2 ppl on board at 60(gps), but rips 65-70 with 4 people thru rough chop, it aint no hydrostream, but im positive it will beat any hydrostream (except maybe for virage) on rough water, aspecially with weight on the boat. i need some advice on what to do to make it more stable with 1-2 people on board, im thinkin about adding a pad... i have no doubt this boat can push 75 maybe even 80 if i can get it past the chinewalk--any ideas?

View Profile · 07-22-2002, 04:50 PM

I had a 17' 'Mate also. 1992 Pulse 171 with 1992 2.5 XR6 150. When we first got it, the motor was mounted all the way down on the transom, and had a rebuilt prop. It chinewalked BAD at 55-60. Could NOT drive through it.
Did two things at once: Installed a new 24" Laser II prop and raised the motor up a couple notches. That reduced the chine walk to reasonable levels at high speeds when alone, and none with 4 aboard. Make sure your dual cable steering is TIGHT, you have a known GOOD prop (new condition) and raise the motor as high as water pressure and ski duty allows. That should get the boat to where you want.
My best speed was 72 (radar) with a 26" new Laser II and 5.5" of setback with my XR6 150, so the only way you're going to get to 80 is to find the perfect prop, have 12"-14" of setback, and modify the motor. 80 is asking a lot out of a 150. Good luck, and I want to see a picture!

**DiecastiC** · 07-30-2002, 02:39 PM

if i have a picture from before i crashed it... i'll try to post it... itsa big mess now... u probably seen my post already... lotsa contraversy.... if i find a picture i'll try to get it scanned