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Recent content by mrike2000

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    88 Starlet - Few pics of the family out boating today.

    4.3 V6 - 205HP. Actually had it out to the Kaskaskia River this evening with 2 people the dog(Beagle) and 1/2 tank of gas and going down river hit 56mph on the GPS. Heading back to the dock it would hit about 54mph. Not sure of the brand of prop, but it is a stainless 23P 3-Blade. The engine...
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    Checks GONE WILD 2

    Great action shots!!! - looks like fun.
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    88 Starlet - Few pics of the family out boating today.

    Thanks. It was a great day. This is my first boat and I have to say that I am extremely happy with how it performs. Plenty of power to pull skiers and will still run 50+ on the gps - actually 51, but whos counting. I will try to get some action shots of my knee boarders/tubers before the...
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    88 Starlet - Few pics of the family out boating today.

    I'm fairly new to the forum - thought I would post some pics of the checkmate and family. We were out at Lake Carlyle in Southern IL. for some tubing/knee boarding fun today. Enjoy!!
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    Hi all. New Member 88 Starlet

    Right now I'm boating on the Kaskaskia River. Putting in near New Athens, IL. This is southern Illinois. I had her out today - did some skiing, knee boarding, and cruising. The boat runs fairly well. Although there is no marking on the prop, I think it was set up for pulling lower pitch #...
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    What Decade is Your Checkmate From ?

    1988 Starlet 205HP 4.3
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    Hi all. New Member 88 Starlet

    Thanks everyone for the welcome. I will get some pics posted of her as soon as possible.
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    Hi all. New Member 88 Starlet

    Just wanted to say hello. Just purchased my first boat today - 1988 Checkmate Starlet 18' with the 205 HP 4.3. Looking forward to getting to know and pick the brains of all the seasoned Checkmate owners. Good day!! BK
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