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  1. PA-Checkmate

    Looking for a 2002 270 checkmate brochure

    Looking for a 2002 270 convincor checkmate brochure? thanks
  2. PA-Checkmate

    Looking for propping advice

    vent holes usually are for outboard engines to get engine RPM into power band. really don't need them on IO's because of engine torque. I tried bravo-1 4B and presently running Hydromotive Intimidator quad IV-X per their advise. I tried Bravo-1 and just like the hydromotive better. Give them a...
  3. PA-Checkmate

    Looking for propping advice

    does the prop have vent holes, if so plug them.
  4. PA-Checkmate

    The old Checkmate Factory

    I started another posting something I wondered about... https://checkmate-boats.com/forums/threads/checkmate-baja-connection.36081/
  5. PA-Checkmate

    Checkmate Baja connection...

    What was the connection over the years between them? Did they share any hull molds and which models? History? Tell me more about this venture!
  6. PA-Checkmate

    Convincor 270 handling?

    I owned a stingray 230SX before and it would also bounce under 40.
  7. PA-Checkmate

    Convincor 270 handling?

    I think being deep V doesn't help low speed handling. I don't add trim until above about 40, but if U se tabs I can cruise about 30 and adding trim then helps.
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    Convincor 270 handling?

    Yes under about 40 unless I use tabs. without tabs slight steer left and right mostly stops that and doesn't give the hull a chance to start bounce.
  9. PA-Checkmate

    Convincor 270 handling?

    After talking to hydromotive he suggested Hydromotive Quad 4-X prop which I like better than bravo
  10. PA-Checkmate

    Convincor 270 handling?

    We only go to Raystown once a year, late September.
  11. PA-Checkmate

    Convincor 270 handling?

    I'm running local river. What lake you talking about?
  12. PA-Checkmate

    Convincor 270 handling?

    Mines a 2002 496HO and since purchase back in 2018 I've seen several claims online about hull doesn't handle well, but no-one has elaborated on the issue. Tell me more!!! thanks
  13. PA-Checkmate

    Front Page Picture

    Original dealer was New Kensington, PA 15068. I almost purchased it new!
  14. PA-Checkmate

    Good buy? Seeking opinions/advice.

    sad to say with all the leaves it's a project.
  15. PA-Checkmate

    Prop choice

    454 MAG MPI Originally sold from https://www.premierboating.com/ Someone else can answer HP
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