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    WTB: Looking for a 15 to 17 foot Checkmate in CT

    Hydra… this post made me laugh and I really needed to reply. I have been checking in around here and looking all over for the EXACT SAME THING! About the only thing I would have changed would have been the boats I have and that I’m in the Chicago area, otherwise all the same… 15’ – 17’ to fit...
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    ENTICER 1989 -SWEET-MICHIGAN

    I sent you a PM with my address... let me know if id didn't work. Thanks.
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    ENTICER 1989 -SWEET-MICHIGAN

    Did you ever sell this boat? As with others, I'd like to see a picture if it's still available.
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    Why Worry About Rot?

    Hey Bostoncan, Can you explain the "old light test"? I'm assuming your looking for conductivity (moisture), but how do you set this test up?
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    Why Worry About Rot?

    You guys are preaching to the choir. I’m not advocating running with rot and I’m not asking if it’s OK to run with rot. I’m asking why this sort of disaster doesn’t happen more often? I guess the title of the post was misleading and warrants the responses given. I’ve looked at more than a...
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    Why Worry About Rot?

    What is the end result of running a boat with a rotten transom? I would imagine at one point you would hit the throttle and the engine would tear itself off the transom (outboard power). What about running with rotted out stringers / floors? Here I would imagine that the flexing of the hull...
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    Why Worry About Rot?

    What is the end result of running a boat with a rotten transom? I would imagine at one point you would hit the throttle and the engine would tear itself off the transom (outboard power). What about running with rotted out stringers / floors? Here I would imagine that the flexing of the hull...
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    Stumbled on another mate... (long)

    A while back I joined this great site to gain info on an Enticer that was left for dead. I've decided to pass on that project. Well, another Checkmate found me and was calling my name over the weekend. This one is an 83 Diplomat with a 100hp Evinrude on it. The floor has been redone...
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    Factory Reconditioning? Where?

    Will do. However, I called the boat owner and talked to him again. Learned a little more and discussed price. He agrees it's not worth much in it's current condition, yet now seems to not want to part with it for low dollars (???). I think he's now thinking of donating it to someone for the...
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    Factory Reconditioning? Where?

    I found an e-mail address in another post. Thanks. Will be discussing options next week.
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    Factory Reconditioning? Where?

    Does Mike or Kip have an e-mail adress I could send a mesage to? Thanks guys. Unbelievable looking restoration! That's the same color scheme of the one I have found. Actually, looks just like it except for the windshield... I should say COULD look just like it! Now you've really got me...
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    Factory Reconditioning? Where?

    I posted a separate post (Enticer Rot) and it was mentioned by Donconvincer: “That boat might not be a bad investment to have Mike recondition at the factory.” I’m assuming Mike works at checkmate and also assuming Checkmate does indeed recondition old Checkmates at the factory based on this...
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    Enticer Rot Inquiry (long)

    Donconviner, I didn't even know the ad still existed & thought they were old pictures without a description... which didn't make any sense in hindsight. The boat I was reffering to as "this boat" in the above post was the one I was originally discussing in the reason for this post. I was only...
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    Enticer Rot Inquiry (long)

    Here's a link to an old Enticer add I stumbled on that might help also... however the interior on this boat seems to be missing the three ladies that came from the factory on the pic above! http://www.boattraderonline.com/dealeraddphotos.html?67894212 I gotta tell all you guys... this boat has...
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    winterizing

    As mentioned, that is the beauty of outboards. Here’s my general list for outboards not moving all winter: Fill fuel tank full (different schools of thought here) Add Stabil to fuel Run engine on the hose Fog carb(s) – lightly for a while keeping engine going Fog carb(s) – heavy to kill it...
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