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Recent content by CheckmatePhill

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    1973 MX-15 FOR SALE

    It originally had an 85, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the '72 was an 80 HP and in '73 they bumped it up to an 85 HP by changing the bore size. The 85 that was on it makes a great donor for parts..
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    1973 MX-15 FOR SALE

    You're right! I put a lot of love into this boat and it has returned the favor with lots of memories! I hope the next owner will enjoy it as much as i did. If I could keep it I most definitely would but I'm doing all I can to stay away from college loans. It will be a sad day when she goes..
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    1973 MX-15 FOR SALE

    1973 MX-15 with a 1972 80 HP Merc and a great trailer. The boat is very solid, it is gold and brown flake, the clear gel coat is peeling in some spots. It has two tan back to back seats which have a few minor stains from a previous owner storing tires on them. The rest of the interior is decent...
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    So who has been over 100 mph in a boat???

    Just last weekend I broke 100 in a champ boat, it was the thrill of a lifetime!
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    Where are you from?

    ohio
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    Rooster Tail

    Well thanks guys, I hope to get the chance to play around with it this weekend! Just out of curiosity, will a modern performance prop fit on the older style motor? I have been looking just to get a price idea, and I can't even find anything for the model/boat size.
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    Rooster Tail

    I am, and i get it right below cavitation, but nothing happens.
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    Rooster Tail

    Hey guys, I've got a '73 MX-15 with a '72 80 horse merc. I trim the motor right before cavitation, and no rooster tail. I was just wondering what you guys might suggest on throwing a rooster tail, or if it is even possible with my set up? The engine height and shaft length is all good, but I do...
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    Great Lakes Chapter

    I'm all in, I do the Sandusky Bay in Ohio, a little lake venturing too.
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    FIXED: '73 MX-15 Checkmate Launch Pics

    btw jlehman, you have a sweet looking boat! My brother and I do boat cleaning together, and I do the detail/wax work at my dad's shop before we send the cars out, and the very best cleaning supplys are the 3M products. However they are not cheap! The stuff to use on a hull/deck to clean and...
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    FIXED: '73 MX-15 Checkmate Launch Pics

    Speedo, so who knows how accurate that is, however it's a blast and feels incredabley fast on the water!
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    FIXED: '73 MX-15 Checkmate Launch Pics

    We were running around 55 with wot, however without being able to trim the motor we were plowing instead of gliding.
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    FIXED: '73 MX-15 Checkmate Launch Pics

    Sorry about that guys, this ought to work better!:cool: Here are the pics from the grand launch! The other guy in the pics is my friend Marty Royer who knows alot about this stuff!
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    '73 MX-15 Checkmate Launch Pics

    chick magnet for sure... I can't wait to use that feature!
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    '73 MX-15 Checkmate Launch Pics

    Here are the pics from the grand launch! The other guy in the pics is my friend Marty Royer who knows alot about this stuff!
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