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Recent content by Shaun Barcelow

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    New member. Donzi owner who grew up driving a Checkmate.

    The dock hasn't made it to the top of the priority list yet, so I do most of my riding wet. :surf:
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    New member. Donzi owner who grew up driving a Checkmate.

    Yes, Jetmate. He still has it. The stringers and transom had rotted due to some unsealed penetrations, so he replaced them. He extended the stringers to the front of the rear seat and will relocate the fuel tank up under the bow. The engine compartment is painted and ready to re-mount the...
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    New member. Donzi owner who grew up driving a Checkmate.

    There are two issues regarding pics of the Jetmate. The first is that I have none. It went out of commission about the time digital cameras came into being. The second is that I introduced my dad to this site and I don't want to upstage him if he decides to become active here.
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    Where are you from?

    West Michigan, near Grand Rapids.
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    New member. Donzi owner who grew up driving a Checkmate.

    Agreed, Keith. Here are a couple pics.
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    New member. Donzi owner who grew up driving a Checkmate.

    Yes, Jetmate, you were right. Thanks for the warm welcome, everybody.
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    New member. Donzi owner who grew up driving a Checkmate.

    Hello. I joined the forum a few days ago and thought an introduction was in order. I grew up driving my father's '73 Checkmate Jetmate with a 455 Olds and a Jacuzzi YJ pump. He's in the process of restoring it now. It's been fun seeing a couple Jetmates on this site; brings back many fond...
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    Jetmate on Trailer

    I've got a '77 Donzi Ski Sporter (Sweet 16) with a Chevy ZZ4 350 and Volvo 270 outdrive. I'll put some pics and video links in the member intro section. I grew up driving a '73 Jetmate with a 455 Olds and Jacuzzi YJ pump. My father's in the process of restoring it now. It looks very similar to...
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    Jetmate on Trailer

    Great video! I forgot how much I liked listening to a big block jet boat take off. My stern drive takes a bit longer to wind up.
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    Jetmate on Trailer

    Sounds nice! Hope you get a chance to post some video of it on the water.
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