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Recent content by Tom Kane

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    Pulsare 2400 Speeds

    Dual 300 XS 300 XS 73 mph single WITH TWO ENGINES MY GUESS 90 ....i own a 2000 new four Hrs TOTAL 300 R ( 327 actual dyno HP) I have not had it wide open yet. 4 Hrs total on it. My guess you need to take out a good policy for your relatives .
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    Hi Glenn Finally got logged in. Thought this might be a great place to,sell my 2020 24 open...

    Hi Glenn Finally got logged in. Thought this might be a great place to,sell my 2020 24 open bow when and if I decide to do it
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    "Wanted" Tom Kane

    Tom Kane NO longer is trying to find a 24 footer. He decided enough already and drove to Bucyrus Ohio, WITH HIS WIFE IN TOW, and they both signed the papers for a new 24 foot open bow with 4.6 V8 engine, 300 HP. Had a great day at the plant, learned a lot, watched some boats being built...
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    "Wanted" Tom Kane

    PURCHASED NEW 24 foot open bow checkmate boat yesterday, July 16. It will be built to my EXACT SPECTS. SO NO LONGER LOOKING FOR A 24 footer. Spent hours every day since MARCH looking for a boat in USA AND CANADA. FINDING A 24 foot open bow checkmate in good condition would be like...
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    Tom Kane

    Normal time to build is two months. However, this time of year they are very busy. I was told probably by Oct or end of Sept . Regarding the number of people, there were various people, but truthfully my wife and I were very involved with looking at the 24 foot boat, which was already owned...
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    Tom Kane

    TOM KANE. NO longer looking for a used 24 FT Checkmate. Visited Bucyrus Ohio and the FCTY and ordered a 2020 BRX 24 FT NEW boat. Will have a 300 HP PRO XS MERCURY with a ten inch jack plate HYD. Those things are BEAUTIFUL. Wife and I had a great time at the Fcty and learned a lot. Our...
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    Pulsare 2400 BRX missing one thing

    Tom Kane Regarding the suggested mods to the 24 foot checkmate. I spent thousands on a HIGH PERFORMANCE bay boat 23 foot in Florida. Hyd jack plate, Mounted about 2 foot back on swim platform. 250 SHO Yamaha short shaft. That hard mounted cover looked great. COST ME FIVE MPH. Major drag...
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    Tom Kane

    Thank you much. Really do appreciate all your info. Will call Mercury today also Checkmate. I am near placing my order and sure do not want to error regarding the engine choice. How long of wait between the order being placed and getting your boat? One other question. TRAILER. Any used...
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    Tom Kane

    Question I have a quote on the 24 open bow already. I chose the 300 HP PRO XS V8 FOUR cycle. Is the R version of that motor faster. Also, since you already ordered your boat, what is the price difference between the R and the Pro XS. I was NOT aware of the R when I started discussion the...
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    Tom Kane

    No more 300 hp two cycle engines I was told. Also, I understand Mercury has a TORK MASTER 2 lower unit out now. It’s better and faster so they said. . Anyone tried it yet? If it is better and faster ad is it a option on the 300 XS pro?
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    Tom Kane

    Thinking about buying new 24 foot open bow checkmate. Which Merc V8 ( they offer three) 300 hp engines would give me best speed and performance. Considering the 300R. also tge PRO XS. COST FACTOR OF EACH is a factor of purchase. Anyone running the 300 V8 on the 24 foot checkmate now. Best...
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    Looking for 24 FT open bow Checkmate with at least a 300 HP MERCURY

    Looking for 24 FT open bow Checkmate with at least a 300 HP MERCURY
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    "Wanted" Tom Kane

    I owed two new checkmates inboards, blown and also highly modified. Both here in Indiana and Mich and in Florida. LOVED BOTH. Now only want outboards and only boat I am looking for is a 24 foot checkmate with at least 300 hp with a open bow . My days of spending years of my life modifying...
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    "Wanted" 2400 BRX Pulsare

    Interested please call me TTK. 386-986-6519
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    "Wanted" 2400 BRX Pulsare

    Tom Kane Interested in your boat. 386-986-6519
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