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Recent content by Saltybones 2016

  1. Saltybones 2016

    First time entering the boat world

    Brakes Just my .02 I have trailered all over the states, if you can afford it I would put electric over hydraulic disc brakes. There are a lot more moving parts in a drum setup than a disc setup. Plus I don't like the fact that a drum can seize a lot easier if you plan on towing a lot. Every...
  2. Saltybones 2016

    Convincor questions

    That sounds awesome. I've heard a lot about that lake just never really had the chance to make it down there. I'll have to see what's going on for July. Thanks
  3. Saltybones 2016

    Convincor questions

    I usually boat on shenango reservoir, kinzua reservoir and raystown lake. However I have begun to love the lake of the ozarks we bought the boat out there and it ran awesome on that lake plus I love the area. I'm still getting used to running the boat. From what I hear checkmates are "Drivers"...
  4. Saltybones 2016

    Where are you from?

    Whereabouts Saltybones 2016 representing PA
  5. Saltybones 2016

    Hour meter still running when key is off and out of if ignition

    Hour meter The hour meter is wired into the ignition. And the radio at the same time if you turned the key a specific way it would make the contacts in the ignition short out. Yikes glad I caught this before a fire!!!!!!
  6. Saltybones 2016

    Convincor questions

    Hello, I have an 02 270 convincor with the 496 mag HO. I'm running a 26p 3 blade quicksilver prop. It's what I bought it with. Just wondering if anybody with the same boat, what there top speed is, prop set up, improvements for speed. Interior upgrade ideas. Just some general discussions. Just...
  7. Saltybones 2016

    Hour meter still running when key is off and out of if ignition

    Hi I was wondering if anybody experienced this or knew of anything about this I have a 2002 Checkmate 270 convincor. When I shut the engine off and take the key out the hour meter still counts hours. I know how many hours are on the boat from when I bought it but I need this issue fixed any...
  8. Saltybones 2016

    New to the checkmate family

    I'm from North of Pittsburgh PA
  9. Saltybones 2016

    New to the checkmate family

    Thanks all. This is my first checkmate and it's an unbelievable boat love it! Will post pics here in a little bit
  10. Saltybones 2016

    New to the checkmate family

    Hello I'm a new owner of a checkmate 270 convincor So I thought ide join in the this awesome forum.
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