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Recent content by ss04vv

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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    That's so cool Coop. A jet drive setup in one of these things would fly. A quick check on ebay looks like theres a bunch of sport drive stuff available. What kind of HP setup would you put in it and what kinda of MPH would this thing see?
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    Just thought I'd post a quick update. Had the boat out a few times, and other than a small common issue with the shifting which I have since fixed the boat runs like a top. It maxed out at 50mph exactly with the factory 21x14 aluminum prop. I borrowed a 23x13 1/4" stainless Stilletto prop and...
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    Me and a buddy are heading down to pick up the white boat in Rochester tomorrow night.
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    " For Sale" Ultra Rare 1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    Boat is located in Stoney Creek, ON, Canada. Please refer to the attached link for information as I cannot get pictures to upload at the moment. Thanks. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-motorboat/hamilton/ultra-rare-1989-checkmate-cobra-sprint-17-boat-eagle-trailer/605732769
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    Is that the race version with the header coming out of the hatch?? I dont see the header at all...or am I missing something? That also seems like a really cheap price for a rare boat if its as good as it looks in the photos
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    HA! I'm sure it would. I love the boat, but everythings for sale for the right price. Getting rid of the boat will also save me the sleepless nights lusting after a white race version to park next to the black one!
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    LOL. Yes I know, when the measurements were taken the boat was at the old owners house sitting flat (tongue supported) with the outdrive trimmed all the way down 2" from the floor. It's 20'8" from tip of the outdrive to the tip of the trailer tongue. It is going to be there for a few more weeks...
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    The measurement was done with the drive about 2" from the floor. No more wiggle room left there unfortunately. I think I might be able to gain a few more inches by leaving the tongue of the trailer on the ground, and tilting the drive down even further. Its going to be a tight fit either way!
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    It looks like I'm 12" short for my garage, but unfortunately that coupler won't work on this trailer. If you look closer at the one picture you can see the frame of the trailer goes right up to the tongue. I'd have to cut those two additional tubes and move them back, and it just seems like too...
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    "Apparently" it'll run in the mid 50s-60's as is (speedo goes to 65 or 70 if I recall correctly). This boat is light as hell and probably makes about 140-160 hp (does anyone know how much HP this thing makes????) so I can kinda see it pulling some good MPH. I'll GPS it this spring when I get a...
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    Heres the photos as promised. Look forward to feedback from you guys. I've also sent the photos to Kip and will post his response.
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    I will have some pictures later tonight. I also emailed Kip @ Checkmate and he sent me the only information they have on it, and the following email reply regarding information on the boat. It looks like I've found a real diamond in the rough.....any of you guys know what they have/could go for...
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    1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint

    Hello all, I'm a new member and I'm pretty sure I just bought one of these boats you guys are talking about....this is LITERALLY the only little bit of information I could find on this model on the internet. It is a 1989 Checkmate Cobra Sprint with a 2.3 OMC engine, painted factory grey (the...
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