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Hot Mates from Kunkel's!

Gary,

Did you see the thread about the 108 MPH Convincor Kunkels built for a customer? It's kicking around in main somewhere. And Dave, did a motor build up with the Kunkels and it dynoed at some crazy HP number. There is a video kicking around here of Dave's motor running. Those guys build some SERIOUS I/O motors. :devil:
 
Chris I'm not sure if you were referring to my engine, but Kunkels did not built it. Performance Marine in Bolton Landing, NY did. Kunkels deals in procharger only not whipple to the best of my knowledge.
 
Originally posted by Dave's ZT260:
Chris I'm not sure if you were referring to my engine, but Kunkels did not built it. Performance Marine in Bolton Landing, NY did. Kunkels deals in procharger only not whipple to the best of my knowledge.
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I stand corrected! Sorry Dave, for some reason I thought Kunkels had built your motor. My mistake.
 
Does kunkel's have a web sight or a contact number I could get ?That is where my mate came from new.I thought they might have some info on her I could get.
 
Dave's ZT260 said:
Chris I'm not sure if you were referring to my engine, but Kunkels did not built it. Performance Marine in Bolton Landing, NY did. Kunkels deals in procharger only not whipple to the best of my knowledge.
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you can barely see where the decal was pulled off of my checkmate
its from a Performance Marine decal - so mine probably came from
there at some point. Hmm..
 
Might as well ad KUNKEL'S other bad Checkmates in here

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I did take a nice 7 1/2 hour ride to Kunkels Marine. First time ever going over 1 hour north on 77 . I left friday and spent friday night in Mansfield and was at Kunkels saturday morning. The scenery was super going threw the mountains the hole way.

I have been kicking around a bigger boat. And I knew Kunkel's had some 300 Convincors with some engines that really thumped. I don't think I seen a stock engine part in the whole shop. All the work I seen done on these boats looked excellent, no corners cut or sloppy work. The craftsmanship and pride taken on these boats is top notch. If you want speed with quality work I recommend Kunkel's. I guarantee if you tell them what size Checkmate you have and how fast you want to go they will tell you exactly what HP engine you need and what the torque needs to be. Why guess just ask somebody that has already done it. Oh selling Checkmates since 1971 might have something to do with it also. !!!!!!

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there is a couple of bad boats!!!! wouldn't want to play with them w/ my starflite!!!!!:drool:
 
That place is immaculate. Given them a bit of money over the years, usually fixing stuff I mess up. I was over there on Thursday but it was just to pick up a fuel/water separator and some drive lube, wish I was doing some boat shopping. They also had a sweet Olds 442 sitting in the front room.
 
30' Convincor from KY

Going to give a few updates to the '03 Convincor we bought from Kunkel's in 2004. The boat has a few new items on it now. Lots and lots of red bezels, handles, switches, etc. Jason installed a ProCharger on it for us two years ago. Love It! Love It! Love It! The charger made the 'mate get up and run just like a dream. We are getting 80+ out of it on Lake Cumberland. Jason did a super job and has been a big help with any questions or issues that we have had over the years. Harold is also a wealth of information. Truly a great person. Always an honest answer to any question. This is without a doubt, the best dealership we have ever dealt with hands down. Cannot say enough good about them. Would love to post some updated pictures of the old girl, but can't just yet. Trying to find out how though. Checkmates Rule!:thumb:
 
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