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Tony's 89 Maxxum
- Thread starter Chris
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Chris,
Thanks for posting these. This is my "new" 1989 Maxxum 229 with the 460 King Cobra package. After changing/adjusting the shift cable and a couple of wiring things, the boat is running great. I purchased it off of ebay and it took me about 3 weekends worth of hot, sweaty, bloody, and greasy work to get it ready for the water.... it was worth every minute. This boat is a blast! The Checkmate factory guys sent me the 1989 brochure and the Hot Boats Magazine article.. It was the 1989 full size boat of the year. I look forward to improving the boat and being a part of the Checkmate family. I haven't seen any other Checkmates here in Virginia Beach so it looks like I'm flying alone for a while. That's ok... I get to pick on all the Donzi's and Baja's... This is a great forum!
Tony
Thanks for posting these. This is my "new" 1989 Maxxum 229 with the 460 King Cobra package. After changing/adjusting the shift cable and a couple of wiring things, the boat is running great. I purchased it off of ebay and it took me about 3 weekends worth of hot, sweaty, bloody, and greasy work to get it ready for the water.... it was worth every minute. This boat is a blast! The Checkmate factory guys sent me the 1989 brochure and the Hot Boats Magazine article.. It was the 1989 full size boat of the year. I look forward to improving the boat and being a part of the Checkmate family. I haven't seen any other Checkmates here in Virginia Beach so it looks like I'm flying alone for a while. That's ok... I get to pick on all the Donzi's and Baja's... This is a great forum!
Tony
85Predictor
Member
Tony,
Great looking boat!!
Is upholstery new?
Who was your contact at Checkmate?
I just picked up a 1985 Predictor with 115 Merc.
Would like to contact checkmate for any info they might have.
Enjoy the new boat!!
Great looking boat!!
Is upholstery new?
Who was your contact at Checkmate?
I just picked up a 1985 Predictor with 115 Merc.
Would like to contact checkmate for any info they might have.
Enjoy the new boat!!
85,
Thanks! That's a great looking boat you have too. The upholstery is factory original and it has a few little cracks and stains but I spent about 6 hours scrubbing and cleaning... yuk! Not too shabby for a $6500 boat (with trailer and 41 hour engine) I believe the guy at Checkmate is Mike. He's the Parts and Performance guy so when you speak to the receptionist, she'll point you in the right direction. I think they have some old owners manuals too so you may want to ask. Great folks up there and they are VERY helpful. Tomorrow I'm taking it out with a GPS to get a baseline on the top speed (Speedo no worky) so I can measure the results of any improvements. I'll get the speedometer next week... I also need to replace the main electrical harness because both sides of the connector is nearly shot. This has been a salt water boat all it's life so you can imagine the electrical "challenges". Congrats on your "new" boat!
Thanks! That's a great looking boat you have too. The upholstery is factory original and it has a few little cracks and stains but I spent about 6 hours scrubbing and cleaning... yuk! Not too shabby for a $6500 boat (with trailer and 41 hour engine) I believe the guy at Checkmate is Mike. He's the Parts and Performance guy so when you speak to the receptionist, she'll point you in the right direction. I think they have some old owners manuals too so you may want to ask. Great folks up there and they are VERY helpful. Tomorrow I'm taking it out with a GPS to get a baseline on the top speed (Speedo no worky) so I can measure the results of any improvements. I'll get the speedometer next week... I also need to replace the main electrical harness because both sides of the connector is nearly shot. This has been a salt water boat all it's life so you can imagine the electrical "challenges". Congrats on your "new" boat!
If you have a GPS, then you might want to forget about the speedo! They're never very accurate (unless you spend the big bucks on a Gaffrig and get a good pitot pickup). The GPS will always be within 1 mph, regular boat speedos are lucky to be within 10 mph at high speeds........
That's a great looking boat! Has a lot of the same lines that my Persuader had. Looks like you got yourself a heck of a deal
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
That's a great looking boat! Has a lot of the same lines that my Persuader had. Looks like you got yourself a heck of a deal
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
Thanks JW! I took a look at yours... Sweeeeet! I wish mine were a bowrider... but then again, the cuddy has it's uses..
Recognizing the usefulness of the speedo (or lack of), it's more of a desire to get everything in working order. I think I got a pretty good deal and the guy I bought it from was about as honest as one can be. The paint is a little rough looking up close so maybe at the end of the season...........$$$$
TONY, CAN YOU SEND THE HOT BOAT ARTICLE TO ME ?
FAX, E-MAIL SNAIL MAIL ?
THANKS TIM SHELTON
tim@lakotaenterprises.com
FAX, E-MAIL SNAIL MAIL ?
THANKS TIM SHELTON
tim@lakotaenterprises.com
Shameless
Active member
Tony,
Great looing Mate! Congrats on the purchase. JW is right, you would be much better off buying a small hand held GPS then upgrading the Speedo. I have Gaffrig guages, and I still use my gps for speed and navigation. Good luck with the Mate! From what I can see in thePics, there is no reason why a professional boat detailer can,t have her looking showroom new in a day!
2003 ZT 240 6.2litre/Bravo 320 H.P. 24p Bravo 1
Great looing Mate! Congrats on the purchase. JW is right, you would be much better off buying a small hand held GPS then upgrading the Speedo. I have Gaffrig guages, and I still use my gps for speed and navigation. Good luck with the Mate! From what I can see in thePics, there is no reason why a professional boat detailer can,t have her looking showroom new in a day!
2003 ZT 240 6.2litre/Bravo 320 H.P. 24p Bravo 1