7' beam vs 8' beam
#11
Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
Originally Posted by Panther
Personally, I would go with the Pantera or the Superboat, they are proven rough water boats.
The Checkmate, I haven't been on to many but wasn't very excited about the ride.
The Checkmate, I haven't been on to many but wasn't very excited about the ride.
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Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
Originally Posted by noboat
That was my thinking as well. Plus I like to own something "different". But after being in the Checkmate I started considering it. Like I said, it was a huge 25' boat.
#13
Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
Originally Posted by drypipetiger
Where do you boat?
#15
Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
Did you look at Active Thunder?
Split it down the middle with an 7'8" beam and if you think the Checkmate feels big Rough water capabilities are incredible.
Id go with the Pantera over the Checkmate if I was choosing between the two.
Split it down the middle with an 7'8" beam and if you think the Checkmate feels big Rough water capabilities are incredible.
Id go with the Pantera over the Checkmate if I was choosing between the two.
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Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
One of the Old Wellcraft Panthers, although 30 footer and twins, has a 7 ft beam. Talk about a boat that cuts 2-3 footers like a knife...there it is.
No Boat, is your avatar a lighter look a like of Mr T.?
No Boat, is your avatar a lighter look a like of Mr T.?
#17
Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
Originally Posted by Tantrum
Did you look at Active Thunder?
Split it down the middle with an 7'8" beam and if you think the Checkmate feels big Rough water capabilities are incredible.
Id go with the Pantera over the Checkmate if I was choosing between the two.
Split it down the middle with an 7'8" beam and if you think the Checkmate feels big Rough water capabilities are incredible.
Id go with the Pantera over the Checkmate if I was choosing between the two.
#18
Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
Originally Posted by expresscat39
No Boat, is your avatar a lighter look a like of Mr T.?
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Re: 7' beam vs 8' beam
I had a Checkmate 253 and was impressed with the ride. However, it is not a "strong" boat. Lots of stress cracks and things started to loosen up after 200 hrs. You can beat the piss out the other 2 and they will smile back at you!