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Recent content by Kelly O

  1. Kelly O

    2001 ZT 280 "Blown Milk Check"

    I am interested too in how much prop work could IMPROVE the set-up. The sickest part of that boat is it was DE-TUNED running that number. I have not heard anything either and am curious. Very curious what makes you feel qualified to question someone's integrity who you have never met ...
  2. Kelly O

    2001 ZT 280 "Blown Milk Check"

    Great, Keep me updated on the progress and please be careful. Enjoy the boat but respect the limitations of the hull. Seems like the boat has found a good home. I really wanted to run it one last time and show the buyer how it performed.
  3. Kelly O

    2001 ZT 280 "Blown Milk Check"

    Don't think he is a member here. Going to Ohio. New owner has had 'Mates, I felt he could handle the boat since his last boat ran 140. He has a labbed 36 B1 from a previous boat to try and spin. I think he can put up quite a number with that as the boat should pull it. I wish I did not feel so...
  4. Kelly O

    2001 ZT 280 "Blown Milk Check"

    SOLD . Boat left today for its new home, went to a qualified owner who previously had other Checkmates. Tough to watch it leave, worst part is did not even get to take that last ride for sea trial. Poor weather prevented that.:(
  5. Kelly O

    SHOW ME THE HORSEPOWER!!!!

    Time to fire the ZT and get it ready to show. A couple of serious inquiries lately. All wonder if condition is as good as pictures show. This has got to be one of the prettiest most blinged out Checkmates ever. I still laugh every time I open up the engine hatch, then really smile thinking of...
  6. Kelly O

    2001 ZT 280 "Blown Milk Check"

    Just dropped price some more in ad over on Offshore Only. Tough Economy to sell any toy in. :shakehead:
  7. Kelly O

    THE NEW BAJA/CHECKMATE/BAJA ????

    Check the screen name....."Shameless". Should conclude your thought. I feel like I am in some 'love triangle' - Fountain, Baja by Fountain, Checkmate, Checkmaja ?????? :sick: I would like to hear more about the rumored new 30 ft plus Mates !!!!!:popcorn:
  8. Kelly O

    2001 ZT 280 "Blown Milk Check"

    Ask Chris at Sterndrive, he saw the boat, did my drive for me. Then we ran in the Renegade run next day ( 2 yrs. ago ) tried to take it easy to break in new drive gears. Did have to go past a 388 Hustler at mid-upper 80's. That guy was not happy.
  9. Kelly O

    2001 ZT 280 "Blown Milk Check"

    Yes it is still for sale. Online listings have expired, will renew them closer to spring. I am located 45 minutes southwest of TOB.
  10. Kelly O

    2001 ZT 280 "Blown Milk Check"

    Set-up and proper driving are important. Yes, this hull will chine walk when overtrimmed and this particular boat has had drive spacers and billet tabs added to improve handling. Keeping the boat planted/settled while accelerating is important too due to the big torque from the single...
  11. Kelly O

    What is your boat getting for next season?

    Boat will get a new home for this year. There really is not any other cool things left to buy, bolt, hang, or install on it.
  12. Kelly O

    100+ MPH CHECKMATES 100+ SPEED (Nominations)

    Great to be included in this thread. I am certain it could also be titled "Checkmates with the most money invested in their build-ups".:eyecrazy: Someone will purchase this boat and enjoy it without having to spend all the time, money, and testing to have it perform.
  13. Kelly O

    Mission Accomplished 101MPH!!!

    Boat is still available. Polished and stored waiting for a better market. Will list again closer to spring.
  14. Kelly O

    ANYBODY KNOW THIS BOAT

    That combination would be capable of that speed. A 540 with 15 lbs. boost should make 1100-1200 hp plus the 150 kit would get it there. Doubt the drive would have stock internals, but it would live for a few passes.:bigthumb:
  15. Kelly O

    When does a fast boat....

    I wrestle with this subject every season ! Boats,bikes,cars,sleds,atv's; that is why I like RC stuff. The big crash requires some repairs but no hospital visit. This summer a guy wanted to trade a new Z06 for my ZT (still for sale). His wife was making him sell it, said he would kill himself...
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