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Recent content by Mercaholic

  1. Mercaholic

    Ran my Verado 400r

    Thanks for the updates Hayabusa. You use your 2400 BRX the same way I do: mostly for hauling people and beer, but occasionally for hauling ass.
  2. Mercaholic

    2008 2400BR $38k Madison, WI

    For those interested... http://www.skipperbuds.com/Page.aspx/diid/7513065/list/InventoryList/pageId/9033/view/Details/2008-Checkmate-2400PULSARE.aspx
  3. Mercaholic

    Engine height on 2400

    Nice catch. I forget if it's the 4 cyl or 6 cyl Verado (or both) that dumps the thermostat dump water (and with it some exhaust) out just above the gearcase. This bowrider is intended for 90+% family use... even when it's in the driveway.
  4. Mercaholic

    Engine height on 2400

    There's an HD version available on the 300 that has a 1.25 propshaft and 1.75 gears. I can't imagine there would be need for that since this height isn't really any different than what bass boats run at.
  5. Mercaholic

    Engine height on 2400

    That's pretty amazing... I think... I don't know what double high-wrap means, but since you said slalom skier and 3" below the bottom I am impressed that the prop didn't vent. Another question has come up thanks to a friend of mine: at this height will I need a thicker prop shaft than the...
  6. Mercaholic

    Engine height on 2400

    Based on what I've read here I'm thinking of mounting it so that at it's highest it will be even with the keel. For top speed that will be too high but it may come in handy in shallow water (at no wake speeds). Then for pulling skiers and tackling real rough water I can put it as low as 5.5"...
  7. Mercaholic

    Engine height on 2400

    Hi all, I'm rigging my new 2400 BRX. I have everything done on the boat and still working on the motor. I have a Detwiler hydraulic jackplate mounted as high as it would go on the transom. When it comes time to mount the motor I'd like to make certain I mount it high enough, but not too high...
  8. Mercaholic

    " For Sale" New 250XS $11,500

    Hi all. I am hoping to buy this Checkmate 2400 BRX soon and will not be needing the 250XS that's on it. It's a 2009 pacemaker and the 1 year warranty has not been activated. The dealer is willing to remove the engine, but since he lives in "pontoon country" he doesn't feel like he'll be able to...
  9. Mercaholic

    How much can I get for a new 300XS ?

    No Keith... those aren't really family boats. Well I guess the wakeboard boats could be with all their seating, but they're heavy and slow (because that's what makes a good wake) and they don't make outboard versions.. and I'd be surprised if they handle chop good... and they're expensive as...
  10. Mercaholic

    How much can I get for a new 300XS ?

    I have acquired an excellent deal on a Verado 250 and rigging. This will be a family boat and 100+ mile day trips will likely happen on the Winnebago Lake chain that's 10 minutes away from our house. I want quiet, smooth, and 87 octane... I can't be running out of gas 20 miles from home...
  11. Mercaholic

    How much can I get for a new 300XS ?

    The terms were $45k, take it leave it. I don't know where it goes if I leave it.
  12. Mercaholic

    How much can I get for a new 300XS ?

    Yes I did. Kip had two that he knew about... both were about 10K above my goal. Since I'm not in a rush I'm holding out (I've been holding out for nearly a year now)... but we're past the peak buying season now so I'm upping my game... hoping that some real deals start popping up.
  13. Mercaholic

    How much can I get for a new 300XS ?

    They want $45k. My goal is to be under 30k after selling the motor. It's sounding like the only way to get there is to buy from a dealer and have him subtract the value of the motor AND the profit he would've gotton off the motor. So if anyone has any leads on a 2400BRX -- new or used -- for...
  14. Mercaholic

    How much can I get for a new 300XS ?

    You and Red make good points. That changes my optimism a bit... at least for the one with the 300XS. What about the one with a 250XS that the dealer is willing to remove. Shouldn't he remove more than 10k from the price? Thoughts?
  15. Mercaholic

    How much can I get for a new 300XS ?

    Exactly! I don't want to get screwed! So... how do I know if I'm getting screwed?... well... I need to know the value of these two motors. Is the dealer that subtracts $10K by removing the 250XS screwing me? And you estimate a 300XS drops 3 grand... is that 15k minus 3 grand, or is that 18k...
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