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Recent content by tommy15e

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    Even More CL Finds!

    Concerning the 06 186 Pulse.....I've owned 7 Checkmates and have never seen a color like that....re-painted? Advertised as a 175 E-Tec...or Johnson ha!
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    "Wanted" Pulse/Enticer/Pulsare (max 19' length)

    Gents, In search of a clean Pulse 170 or Enticer...possibly a Pulsare 185. Garage size is the biggest issue on my current Air Force assignment. Based at Beale AFB North of Sacramento and would have to have picked up. That would require trust in what I am buying. Will send cashiers check or...
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    "Wanted" Pulse 170/171, Enticer, or a Sportfire

    Hello Gents, If anyone knows of a clean/solid Checkmate in the 16-18 foot range please PM me. Originally thought I could fit a Pulsare 185 to 210 in our rental home garage but after further measurments there is no way! We are now stationed at a base in California and will not buy anything but a...
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    Beautiful Pulse 210

    http://longisland.craigslist.org/boa/3155328784.html Almost bought this today over the phone and was going to have shipped. Extremely nice and honest gentleman whom owns it. I guess the boat sat for years in a shed with no use. He had told me the aft end hung out a bit hence the slight...
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    "Wanted" 18-21 Open Bow

    Just had a deal fall thru on Craigslist and lost some money so I am turning to my trusted agents on this Forum. My ZT 240 was difficult to store being that I move a lot and never know what kind of garage we will find. No timeline...just searching for a clean BR which was garage kept. Off to...
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    " For Sale" 2007 Checkmate ZT 240 496 HO w/36 Hrs

    Bad Economy Price! Put a lot of thought into it and will sell the ZT 240 for $45,000. It will not disappoint! Thanks, Tom
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    " For Sale" 2007 Checkmate ZT 240 496 HO w/36 Hrs

    SippyRat, I would let it go for whatever book is minus a huge discount realizing we are in tough times but a buyer would be getting a near new boat.
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    " For Sale" 2007 Checkmate ZT 240 496 HO w/36 Hrs

    2007 Checkmate ZT 240 w/496 HO - 36 Hrs - Garmin Color GPS, Upgraded Stereo, Amp, & 6 Speakers - Digital Engine Monitoring System w/ software - Many tools, lower unit stand, custom cover and more - Custom heavy aluminum 6 bunk trailer - Xtra Mirage Prop ....Boat is Immaculate and has never...
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    87 Exciter w/175 Johnson

    Exciter Yes I would love that but the next move I have in the military is going to be from West to East Coast and I don't want to pull it accross the country with the price of gas. Tom
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    87 Exciter w/175 Johnson

    Don't want to do this but I have no time to use boat. Everything about the boat is in above average condition. To begin, the floor is absolutely solid in all areas as is the transom. This boat was garage kept its entire life. The previous owner had the cowling on the motor painted to match the...
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    Prop Help

    info Mark, I will get all of that next time on the lake and get back to ya! Thanks
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    Prop Help

    Running an Apollo 14 1/8 by 19P on a 1987 Exciter with a Johnson 175. Seems like I am not getting all that I could be from the motor, any advice?? Tom
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    Compression Test

    kct11 Thanks for the advice, I will try a few different variables. I bought a repair manual but it does not give any info on what numbers to look for. All it tells you is how to conduct the test and what to look for. Tom
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    Compression Test

    unable to go full throttle Big Dave, I have the older style shifters with the fast idle lever. There is no disconnect for the throttle to get into a neautral position. I attempted holding the throttle body open on the engine near the carbs and still get an even 75psi all the way around. Tom
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    another stereo question

    mount Nice jon on the custom mount! The most important item in that photo is the beer! Thanks, Tom
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