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Recent content by J. O. Burke

  1. J

    Decals for older mate

    Does anyone know where I might get some of the original decals for my 1987 28 GTX - I need the big "Checkmate" decal that was on the rear sides. Seee the boat in Buy & Sell "1987 Checkmate 2800" - Can the factory help?
  2. J

    Decals for older mate

    Does anyone know where I might get some of the original decals for my 1987 28 GTX - I need the big "Checkmate" decal that was on the rear sides. Seee the boat in Buy & Sell "1987 Checkmate 2800" - Can the factory help?
  3. J

    25 AND 28 O/B INFO??

    Hey Gary, Did you get my reply to the p.m.? Just wondering. jim
  4. J

    LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH 1ST HAND INFO ON 25/28 TWIN O/B'S PLEASE

    See my listing / photos in the Buy & Sell. 1987 .... with twin outboards Feel free to ask away.
  5. J

    1987 Checkmate 2800 GTS with twin 200hp Merc outboards.

    Thanks for the feed-back. Checkmate put the control box in at the factory when I ordered the boat. The Kiekhaefer controls were on option I struck and they resulted in the custom control box. As always - the factory did an excellent job. I don't have any rear hatch pictures - I'll try to...
  6. J

    1987 Checkmate 2800 GTS with twin 200hp Merc outboards.

    Nope - and I'm kinda glad. I actually got to use it 3 times this summer and what a blast. Now the family is into it. Spent another $500.00 getting the trailer dialed in and bought all new covers, full mooring and cockpit - $1,250.00 worth (the good stuff). Along with the detail and tune up...
  7. J

    Would Like Your Opinion on New O/B Model !

    My 1987 28 foot twin O/B is very well layed out. I am always getting compliments. See pictures in the Buy / Sell forum. Sleep overs in the cabin, the porta potty, frig, table, bunks all make it a true weekend boat. The stand up bolsters, the set backs on the transom, off shore controlls make...
  8. J

    1987 Checkmate 2800 GTS with twin 200hp Merc outboards.

    I hear you on the weather - what summer. I took her out for the second time this year - down to the Chicago air show - what a blast - every time I do take her out I get goose bumps and wonder if I really do want to sell. I get compliments all the time on her - maybe she'll be mine for another...
  9. J

    Bimini installation (groan)

    Check out the AnchorShade marine umbrella. Do a web search - lots of distributors. I've got one for my 28 it works great and you can idle around with it. Now we just need some sun.
  10. J

    1987 Checkmate 2800 GTS with twin 200hp Merc outboards.

    Hello Again Al, Any thoughts? I spent another $2,000.00 on her this year in PM. A new cock pit cover, water pump kits, Optima batteries, Electric fuel pump, complete detail inside and out. Used her once and here she sits, waiting and hoping to get used. Let me know.
  11. J

    1987 Checkmate 2800 GTS with twin 200hp Merc outboards.

    She runs like a top - never had a serious problem of any sort. A solid 63 MPH.
  12. J

    1987 Checkmate 2800 GTS with twin 200hp Merc outboards.

    <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chris: J.O. is this the same boat that was over on Scream that many of us were drooling over? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Could be - I had the marina I use list it for awhile - not sure where all they listed it.
  13. J

    1987 Checkmate 2800 GTS with twin 200hp Merc outboards.

    Sounds interesting - but - no time for this toy - won't have anytime for another. Thanks
  14. J

    1987 Checkmate 2800 GTS with twin 200hp Merc outboards.

    In North East Illinois - right near the Wisconsin border. It's bright red on white. You would not beleive that this boat is a 1987 when you see it - honestly. I have many more pictures - I'll call you.
  15. J

    1987 Checkmate 2800 GTS with twin 200hp Merc outboards.

    I am the original and only owner of this beautiful boat. For sure, 28 feet of quality, for those of you who don’t know Checkmate boats. I ordered and took delivery of this boat in late 1987. There are only 313 hours of operation on it. The boat has never been left in the water for extended...
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