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05-02-2009, 12:05 PM
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Semper Fi
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Northeast Md.
Posts: 1,883
'96 Checkmate 253
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1977 24 if anyone is interested
I just drove by this boat today and talked to the owner over the phone. It looks to be in fairly good condition with a quick look over the outside. It was raining so I did not get into it too much. I think he was asking $8500 OBO with a 454 and TRS drive. I think it would be a fun boat but I don't think I have the time to fix it up (but I would like to) Anyone know this boat?
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05-02-2009, 12:08 PM
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Semper Fi
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Location: Northeast Md.
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'96 Checkmate 253
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I think it would be a blast to ride on but I don't think my wife would enjoy the white knuckle ride I suspect it would be. The interior looked real clean as well and I did not look at the cabin. It has sit down seats, has anyone ever made them into a stand up boat by modifying the floor? Or would sit down bolsters be the way to go? I don't know much about the TRS drive.
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05-05-2009, 03:31 PM
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Registered
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Naples, Me
Posts: 62
24' Excalibur Blown 504
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I've got one with covertable bolster seats. It originally was a retired race boat from the great lakes. It has a TRS and a 550 hp 504 I beat the livin snot out of it and have had no problems with the drive but, threw a rod last run last season motor is coming back as a 526. My girlfriend loves the thing and its a ton of fun and can definately bea white knuckle ride if you want it. From the pictures it looks as thou it has the original motor probably 330hp. I bought mine for $4,500 but it needed alot of work.
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05-05-2009, 05:46 PM
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Semper Fi
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Location: Northeast Md.
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'96 Checkmate 253
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very nice boat, any more pics of the interior? Is it a 7' beam or 6.5'? I tapped on the sides of the boat and it sounded very hollow. Is this common? If so is this considered a lake boat or could it run in 2-4 footers? I am sure I will not make an offer but I am very interested in the older boats. I wish I had the means to buy it and restore it.
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05-05-2009, 08:06 PM
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JC Performance Engines
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 8,114
1995 Pantera 24SE - SOLD
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similar bottom as pantera superboat etc... all the 24x7s.
Should run real nice out in the open water.
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WAS Powered by JC Performance & a roll of Duct Tape.
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05-05-2009, 11:39 PM
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Location: Naples, Me
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24' Excalibur Blown 504
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SOX
very nice boat, any more pics of the interior? Is it a 7' beam or 6.5'? I tapped on the sides of the boat and it sounded very hollow. Is this common? If so is this considered a lake boat or could it run in 2-4 footers? I am sure I will not make an offer but I am very interested in the older boats. I wish I had the means to buy it and restore it.
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Its very skinny less than 7' at the stern mine is very solid but, it is one of a few kevlar boats they built in the 24' as for running in nasty water here's a pic from its racing days and that water is WAY bigger than 2-4'. As for interior pics until my motors done the wrap stays on but, I will say the interior was all wood paneled and trimmed to look old school.
Last edited by Hydrophobic guy; 05-05-2009 at 11:41 PM.
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05-06-2009, 09:16 AM
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Location: Naples, Me
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24' Excalibur Blown 504
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daredevil
LOOKS LIKE YOUR AMING FOR THE BOE  |
Naw, tryin to jump it. 
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05-08-2009, 11:14 AM
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Platinum Member
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Location: Grand River, Ohio
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28' Cigarette
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That is the old Thunder Buzzard from Eastlake, Ohio. Raced with GLOPRA and owned by Tom Gulinburci.
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05-08-2009, 04:39 PM
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Semper Fi
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Northeast Md.
Posts: 1,883
'96 Checkmate 253
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Today was a nice sunny day so I took some better photos with my camera.
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05-08-2009, 04:42 PM
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Semper Fi
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Northeast Md.
Posts: 1,883
'96 Checkmate 253
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interior has no covering or headliner but the cushions look to be in good condition.
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