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Recent content by WDavis

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    Enticer or Diplomat

    I would say that is an Enticer, the Diplomat has a taller windshield. Good looking boat.
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    Your Nominees For The Best Trailer Manufacturer

    I worked for a trailer company here in IL for a brief period. They had to be the best made trailer I've ever seen. 6 bunks instead of 4 for a lot less chance of hull damage. Custom made with torsion axles not spring. http://www.prestigetrailers.com
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    setback??

    From reading here and other forums I understand why you would want a riser and the added tilt, but why a straight setback? What is gained by just placing the engine farther off the boat?
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    setback??

    From reading here and other forums I understand why you would want a riser and the added tilt, but why a straight setback? What is gained by just placing the engine farther off the boat?
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    First Boat

    The insignias say Diplomat on them and they are actually one of the items I really liked about the boat. I took it out yesterday after putting on some foils on the advice of a friend and a water based speedo pick up. Not sure what happened but it acted like the timing jumped on it. Pumping the...
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    First Boat

    Here are some pics of the boat. You'll notice the recovered seat where the last guy patched a couple of the seats. http://photobucket.com/albums/a284/wayned/?action=view&current=boat1.jpg
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    First Boat

    I haven't found that the paint is peeling anywhere, I always had cars for a hobbie so I hope some of the terms I know mean the same. The paint appears to be really oxidized and in some parts you can see where someone tried to wax and or buff and the circles of wax are still there. As for what...
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    First Boat

    I bought my first boat this year, which is a '80 CheckMate Diplomat 17'. I've been lurking and reading the forums here for a while and have only seen 1 other person post about a diplomat. Are they good boats? Did many a family tear them up, or are they just not chosen for restoring? Anyway...
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