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Recent content by sportsterman

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    Sportfire Facelift

    Looks great! I have a 1984 o/b version with exact same colors. Gotta love the blue flake!!!
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    HOW FAST IS YOUR CHECKMATE? EVERYONE!

    1984 Sportfire with 1984 115 Merc spinning a 22 Lightspeed prop 59mph on the gps.
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    Cleaning and Polishing Exhaust Tips

    Use muratic acid to clean off build up then polish with any good chrome polish. Muratic acid will work on water stains on the hull too. Don't get acid on any on any type of vinyl graphic or striping, it will discolor!
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    Inline 6 Prop Fitament- Have Part Numbers

    Motors a 1984. Probably only has a few hundred hours on it since new. No spare props around.
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    Inline 6 Prop Fitament- Have Part Numbers

    I have a 21p on a 84 sportfire (850 lbs) with a 115 merc tower. She gps's at 58 mph @ 5900 rpm. Air and water temps in the mid 30's so she's running fast. Ordered a 22 P mercury lightspeed, hopefully see 60 mph.
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    Removal of economizer circuit on 1984 inline merc

    Can anyone tell me if I can block hoses and leave bowl vents in place. Will any carb adjustments needed to be done after that? Any info greatly appreciated.
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    1984 sportfire windshield HELP

    Looking for the top windshield frame piece for a 1984 sportfire. Somewhere along the line someone grabbed it and bent it. If anyone knows of someone that could make a new one information would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached directly by e-mail at one.easyrider@yahoo.com
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    Two Old Checkmate Boat Show Pics I Dug Out!

    What ever happened to the sweatshirt?
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    1984 sportfire with a merc 115 tower...need info

    Thanks for the info!
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    1984 sportfire with a merc 115 tower...need info

    No link! Just wondering if any previous owners of a boat like this had any performance info or thoughts. She's a totally unmolested 84 sportfire. Totally original and in excellent condition inside and out.
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    thinking about buying a 79'

    Buyer beware! Outdrive repairs can break the budget very quickly.Check all the bellows (rubber boots) to see if they are good. Check around the out drive for delamination of the transom. Knock on the fiberglass to check to see if water has caused damage around the outdrive. Water will cause rot...
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    1984 sportfire with a merc 115 tower...need info

    Looking at this boat which is super clean. Any info on performance and handling would be appreciated.
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