hlrich24-New from Wyoming

[Rob B]

Hi Everyone.. I am kinda new at this and just bought my first Checkmate last June. I didnt realize what I was getting into when I did, LOL!... But I love it and love the boat.. Its a 2000 ZT280 with an original 100 hrs on it with a 502 mag..... I live in Wyoming at high altitude and have a mirage 23 with just barely 4600RPM top speed of 66MPH... Just bought a 22P Bravo 1... I have been recommended to move to this prop for the RPM difference and the all around performance... Anyone have any other thoughts??

 

[keith4216]

A 280 is a nice first boat. The rpms are abit low and trying a smaller prop should help you. We love pictures here if you have any.

 

[dream4ta]

and what he said!

 

[Problem Child]

Welcome to the forum. Your speeds sound very good for a single 280. We love pics if you get a chance put some up. Sounds like a nice boat you have.

 

[RNGRDVE]

 

[hlrich24]

this is going to sound dumb but how do I upload a pic?? LOL!

 

[keith4216]

Thats not dumb, every new member asks that same question.
Put your pics on photobucket.com or similar. Then copy and paste from there to your post. If you need more help just ask.

 

[Ramifications]

to the forum!

Looking forward to seeing some pics

 

[Don's89 Senator]

to the group. Enjoy your new ride.

 

[nathan]

welcome!!

 

[youwont56]

good luck with the new boat

 

[Gimme Fuel]

Welcome to the Obsession! That is a nice boat you have there!

 

[hlrich24]

Here is a pic of our beutiful ZT280... we absoultly love it!!

 

[hlrich24]

thanks.. got it up loaded... how do I post them to the gallery?

 

[keith4216]

You have to be a supporting member to upload to the gallery.
Next time you post a picture if you click it in photobucket to where it shows it larger then copy it will show here larger as well.
Congrats on getting one posted so quickly.

 

[slingblade]

,That's a fine ride. Sounds like a good boat for a Procharger.
Not too many Checkmates out there. You will have one of the strongest ,best riding boats out there in the wild west.

 

[hlrich24]

I was thinking the same thing about the procharger.... Im trying to talk the Mrs. into it... how does the 502 do with it?

 

[paulsboats]

 

[slingblade]

I was thinking the same thing about the procharger.... Im trying to talk the Mrs. into it... how does the 502 do with it?

everything likes being blown.

 

[senator-holland]

hlrich24

not much lakes around your hometown? looked on google earth and could find some big lakes around there. or am i missing something? can you boat in the state parks?