New Member and trying to identify my boat

[DougA]

Hello from Champaign Illinois and very glad to be aboard!

I have a 1971, 18ft, Checkmate that I can't identify and would like some help figuring out the model!

The boat has been well cared for over the years and has a gold over black metalflake that draws a lot of comments. It carries a 1971 135 Merc and from reading other posts, it looks like I have some of the same prop issues other owners have.

We certainly enjoy our Checkmate and look forward to being an active part of these forums!

(There is a picture of my checkmate in my profile and I'll upload a larger copy tomorrow).

 

[wickedrister]

Hi Doug and
I looked at the pic but I am not sure what mate you have. The larger pic will be a big help. You can call Checkmate and give them the hull ID number and they can tell you exactly what it is.
Fred

 

[DougA]

Thanks Fred! I'll post the larger photo tomorrow. I just took a look at the excellent section with the old brochures and my boat looks like an MX-18 from 1971.

Thanks again for the welcome! Now I need to find out how to set up my motor, (trim etc.)

Doug

 

[wickedrister]

MX18 that sounds right. I found an MX16 for sale just the other day. It's only a few blocks from my house. Told him about the site, hope he logs on and sells it to a Checkmate fan

 

[Big Red]

Welcome to the site you got to love them old school colors. Your boat colors look like my jetmate colors

 

[cooperider]

Yes, it is a MX-18. Cool looking boat.

 

[DougA]

Thanks Guys! Appreciate the kind words.

Yeh, we like those colors. My son plays football at DePauw University in Indiana and their colors are Gold and Black.

Doug