Checkmate Rebuild

[Instigator]

I would add:

That boat w/an in-line 6 or a V-4 would be period correct and IMO would attract way more attention than a V-6.
Set up proper, both motors would push it 70 and a 15' vee bottom at 70 is HUGE fun.

[pkstv]

Depends on what year motor you end up with . I'm not a fan of the 115 . Trust me you will want more once you experience getting up on the pad and flying her ! If you want to go fast go 150 . Even an XR v6 150 would be awesome with a set back and a bobs coned lower unit and a 26 chopper 11 , that thing would run a quick 75 or better and still cruise and ski very nice ! Life is too short not to have what you want , you are doing the boat right so don't under power it . In line motors are old and hard to get good parts . Up date it you'll appreciate the newer stuff down the road .

[madtunnel]

Depends on what year motor you end up with . I'm not a fan of the 115 . Trust me you will want more once you experience getting up on the pad and flying her ! If you want to go fast go 150 . Even an XR v6 150 would be awesome with a set back and a bobs coned lower unit and a 26 chopper 11 , that thing would run a quick 75 or better and still cruise and ski very nice ! Life is too short not to have what you want , you are doing the boat right so don't under power it . In line motors are old and hard to get good parts . Up date it you'll appreciate the newer stuff down the road .

What he said

[71V153]

I have a close cousin of your MX. Regardless of what ya hang on it I wouldn't plan on goin much past 65, and retaining control ...

Fyi a prop rated 90'll push it 55 with a light load.

[Bodhi]

I would add:

That boat w/an in-line 6 or a V-4 would be period correct and IMO would attract way more attention than a V-6.
Set up proper, both motors would push it 70 and a 15' vee bottom at 70 is HUGE fun.

I got so excited thinkin about promax's that I forgot the period correct tower o power for this boat.....that would be sweet!!! Good idea

[Rocketsled]

Thanks for all the posts. I didn't realize there was a page 2 of 2 at first.

There is a lot to think about. I will definitely consider the advice so far.

It seems even finding a power plant that will be a good fit will be the hardest part.

-Dave