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    I have a Black Max 135 on my MX16. Do you have any idea if the bracket would work on that might...

    I have a Black Max 135 on my MX16. Do you have any idea if the bracket would work on that might be interested in that as well? Thanks again Dave
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    Checkmate MX-15 Hull

    Trim Tabs Wanted PM sent to you Sir. Restoring a MX16 and interested in your trim tabs. Let me know please Dave
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    1997 242 checkmate $7,750

    Your 242 How many hours on the engine? What sort of speeds were you getting WOT and reasonable cruise in the past. Looks like a pretty clean boat. What does it need initially to get it running? To many toys now but you have my interest. Thanks Dave
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    MX16 is the balsa core needed?

    I do believe I have to strengthen the bottom rotted core area under the floor. Time to look for balsa.
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    MX16 is the balsa core needed?

    Have an old 1972 MX16 and noticed there was water under the top layer of glass cloth in the stern very center of the Vee. Last year I cut the center flooring out as it was rotted. Today I started removing the top layer of glass cloth that is only in the center of the boat under the flooring...
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    2.0 1986 Black Max Final drive ratio?

    Sounds good I will pull my spark plugs when I get home and do that Thanks
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    2.0 1986 Black Max Final drive ratio?

    I am out of town working and trying to figure out what my lower unit drive ratio is. I have a standard 1986 135 Black Max 20". I have my serial number will that help me at all I know it tells me the year 0A980754. Trying figure out if it is 1.87 or 2.00 to 1? Any help would be greatly...
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    1972 MX-16 Engine Set Back Question

    I have an old 1972 MX-16 with a 2.0 135 Black Max with a 20" Mid. I have raised the engine on the transom just using the existing holes in the engine mounts but want to get it higher and in order to do it right or make it adjustable in the future buy a manually adjustable Jack Plate...
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    How High can I raise my engine

    Viper1 I never got your message Sorry Sammie PM just sent, never received your response to the last PM I sent you awhile ago :(
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    How High can I raise my engine

    Hello All, I have a 1972 MX 16 with an 80's 135HP Merc 2.0 Black Max on the back. It was running to low in the water and have raised it 2 1/2 inches so far and have about another 1/2 inch or one more hole I can raise it without having to drill now ones or buy a jack plate. Running a straight...
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    150 XS on a 20 foot Pontoon

    Wow I just bought a 1972 MX16 Mate not long ago with a 135 Black Max. Your XS150 would be period correct and look great on there if it is the old tower of power XS150's 👍 like I raced in the 70's? If it is will have the low water pickup on the lower unit. If that is the case their collector...
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    Anyone selling a 23P laser II

    Laser II Prop I am interested answered your email and PM sent
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    "Wanted" 23P Laser II

    Thanks JW, I believe your right. I am not at home right now so I am having someone go measure my existing prop hub so I can confirm that before I buy a prop
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    "Wanted" 23P Laser II

    I just bought a 1972 MX16 Checkmate and looking for a 23P Laser II in good shape that will fit a 1986 2.0 135 Merc Black Max. I believe it has the same shaft as the 150,175 and 200's if my research if correct. PM me or respond here Thanks, Cap
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    Anyone selling a 23P laser II

    Your right about Sammie, He answered all my questions off the top of his head without even having to think about it. From all his past experience setting up a lot of the old 15 and 16 ft Checkmates through the years he is a wealth of knowledge and I am grateful for that No I do not have...
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