Unknown Checkmate

[Z06]

I was browsing through my local Boat Trader and came across this Checkmate I have never heard of. It was an "1980 EXCELSIOR" I had a 235 on it and it said 60+ Does anybody have any other info on this boat that I have not heard of?

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

 

[175checkmate]

I have heard of them, did a quick search and came up with nothing, nada, zip. I would like to see what one looks like.

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

 

[Chris]

It could also be a typo...

Give us a link and let's look at it.

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[Z06]

I sent Chris a Pic so he should have them up, but here is some info that came from the add. "Year: 1980
Make: CHECKMATE
Model: EXCELSIOR
Model Detail:
Price: $8,500
Length: 20 feet
Date: 1/28/03
Ad Type: Private
Comment: Trim & tilt, Jack plate, Ski Tripod, mooring & storage tops, 235 HP Evinrudes, spare prop, E-Z Loader trailer, 60 mph+, foot throttle" Who knows...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

 

[175checkmate]

Here is the picture in the add.

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

 

[Chris]

Yeah, I've seen that one around. I don't know much about the name, but it seems overpriced.

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[Z06]

Thanks for getting the pic up Gus! Now we can find out what it is!!

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

 

[Eriktheviking]

Hey Z06 Vette man,
That looks like an Exciter to me.I had an 83 with a 260 merc. a couple years back. I believe the Enchanters were 21' & the Enticers were 16 1/2'. Erik

 

[leo]

That definately looks like an 18 Exciter. Theres no way that boat is 20 ft long

 

[Z06]

Thanks for all the imput. I was pretty such somebody made a mistake and with all your reasoning, I think the owner or Auto Trader is a little wacked. I have seen stuff like that. They had a Ferrari 550 Maranello in there and it said 23 000 and it was there forever until the finally changed it to 235 000. Weird...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

 

[175checkmate]

Glad we got all that cleared up.

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

 

[Z06]

DARN AUTOTRADER.CA Got me excited on a unknown Checkmate, and we found out it's just a typo. I think we should all do the adds for them. Agree...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

 

[Chris]

It seems overpriced. For 8500 bucks you should be able to get a little more for your money, especially in the middle of winter.

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[Z06]

8500 isn't too too bad... It might be in great condition so thats why the price might be as high as it is or maybe the seller is on drugs. I could buy JW's Pro-Max off him for around that!

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

 

[175checkmate]

JW's mate for $8500. Sure I'll take 2.

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

 

[Z06]

I was more or less talking about the actually motor, not the hull. JW, what would you either parts separatly for?

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

 

[Chris]

Yeah, and what's a 1980 Johnnyrude 235 worth on the open market? Maybe 2000 bucks completely rebuilt? Wait until the summer Z, you can do way better. I've been watching the Checkmate market for years. When July/August rolls around there will be a bunch of really nice late 80's and early 90's boats all priced just above and below 10 G's. Watch and see...

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[Z06]

I don't plan on buying that boat. I am waiting for the perfect boat to roll in, but I want to have it for the summer, not after. JW's Pulsare would be nice...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!