Another new Checkmate owner

[CLAUDE MABES]

Just bought B-Macs Starflight,only have deposit on it but hope to pick it up and tow her back to Jersey around Aug 16.Really looking forward to that and meeting B-Mac,seems like a great guy. I'm new to boating, I've built Hot Rods for about 35 years and also a couple custom Harleys. I hope to have as much fun with this boat. Claude Mabes

CLAUDE MABES

 

[175checkmate]

WElcome to the board. Congrats on buying Brian's boat. Very nice boat. I have been following his work on that boat, some great work.

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+ / Sky jacker 6" plate / 25p Laser 2 prop

 

[CLAUDE MABES]

Thanks,I was looking at another C-mate here in N>J> that needed a lot of work,and came across his rebuild threads. When the boat came up for sale I jumped on it. I was really impressed with his work.

CLAUDE MABES

 

[ncst8er]

It's comforting to know that the transom could take a broadside with a cannonball and not get hurt.

 

[RedNosePitBull]

sweeeet

1987 CheckMate Eluder 19'w/240hp Merc 2.5 Ob

 

[JW]

Congrats! I didn't post anything on Scream and Fly about his new choice of hull, but he's going to HATE that tunnel hull in the water he runs. Hydrostream tunnels are just not made for rough water, except for the Virage. He's gonna regret it...................

1995 Pulsare 2100BR/1995 Mercury Promax 225 2.5 EFI/ 1.87:1 Torquemaster/ RapidJack Heavy-Duty manual 10.5" setback/ 23" Tempest worked for ski duty

 

[B.MAC]

Yea I know JW...it aint a roughwater hull like Claudes new 'Mate but I'm tryin' ta keep up wit a fast bunch over there @ S&F. I used to run a Vector in this Bay (Stupid) but I think the 20' XT is a good compromise between comfort and performance. I'll just get a good kidney belt.......Claudes new 'Mate eats chop like pond water!! Congrats Claude!!! I've broke my butt on that boat & you got no, zero, nada worries.....run that baby like ya stole it!!!
Thanks fer' tryin' not ta' hurt my feelins' JW, but I know the tradeoff I made....comfort for raw speed. Just dont tell my wife, she thinks it's a "family boat HA!!!!!
Lookin' forward ta' meetin' ya Claude!!!
Again, Congrats & enjoy, I sure did!!!!
B.MAC

 

[175checkmate]

B.MAC, its about time you found us over here. Glad to see your pride and joy go to a good home. Injoy the new boat.

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+ / Sky jacker 6" plate / 25p Laser 2 prop

 

[CLAUDE MABES]

After ridin' HOT RODS all my life I'm goin for a little more of the comfort, I'm 56 never owned a boat B4 so 65-70 should hold me for awhile. In the meantime gotta get B-Mac the balance. Thanks again Brian!!!!! C.MABES

C-MABES

 

[Chris]

Welcome to the board B.MAC!

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[CLAUDE MABES]

Finally got the balance to B-Mac and am going down to Sarasota on the 22nd. Looking forward to meeting Brian in person and get the starflite..."My Starflite" in the water. Spent the last week trying to coordinate the trip. Flight to Tampa,get picked up by a buddy who lives in St. Pete, then to Sarasota on Friday.B-Mac found someone to tow me and the boat up to Jacksonville where another friend will tow me back to Jersey and Barnegat Bay. CLAUDE

C-MABES

 

[B.MAC]

Hey Claude!!!
Hope you made it back to Jersey OK..haven't heard from ya. Ol' Claude took right to that 'Mate down here in Sarasota Bay....Had no problems runnin' 70 not bad for a new boater!!!
Enjoy Claude and thanks!!!
B.MAC

 

[CLAUDE MABES]

Made it back from FLA 2am Wed morning with my new Mate in tow. Many thanks to B-Mac for his hospitality and lesson on driving the boat. Had it out in Barnegat Bay this weekend and had a blast. A little more seat time and be more comfortable @ 70. Still looking at GPS units,I kinda like the Garmann 2010C unit,if I can get a decent price on one. CLAUDE

C-MABES

 

[B.MAC]

Hey Claude??? What's up?? Where's some pics???
B.MAC

 

[Chris]

I was wondering myself where Claude is....

I was hoping to see some new pics of B.MAC's old Mate.

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