The New Checkmate/baja
02-15-2009 | 08:09 PM
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Dude, that is so tempting. I need to redo the interior, but it would probably be cheaper for me to fly the guys down here rather than towing all the way up there. If you're available to buff it down here, let me know.
02-15-2009 | 10:40 PM
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Purple Hornet, aka Big Red has been bugging me all day to post his review over here. So here ya go Big Red Purple Hornet, enjoy.
Sorry for my delay to your reply but its not easy snatching the proto type for a test drive that was harder than me getting the pics.
" BIG REDS " test review
Some of my findings may not be 100% correct I was forced to drink beer before the test
Engine ++ 225 slant six I/O
Horse Power ++ it will take a tow-rig with about 700hp to hall it
Comfort ++ Not to good I forgot the optional seat package
Handling ++ like a shrimp boat stuck on a sandbar
Stopping ++ stops like a rock when you let off the throttle
Over all sex appeal ++ Not to good
Cove and tie up review ++ You must remain sober or you will forget which H2X is yours at the tie up.
Resale value ++ Looks good I seen a crap load on boat trader that people are trying to sell. Most of them said make offer
Appearance ++ looks like every other H2 that has been made for the last 15 years
Speed ++ Not bad I was only past by 3 people pulling tubes
Overall review
This is a good boat for the average Joe. The guy that does not like any attention and that wants to blend in with everybody else and not be noticed. I recommended this to the married guy that does not want to be aggravated by hot chicks asking for a ride in his boat. If you have a 35 mph speed limit on your lake this boat will gurantee you no tickets.
And yes I will approve it for the 40- Club
" BIG REDS " boat reviews
Contact me for you next boat review
" BIG REDS " test review
Some of my findings may not be 100% correct I was forced to drink beer before the test
Engine ++ 225 slant six I/O
Horse Power ++ it will take a tow-rig with about 700hp to hall it
Comfort ++ Not to good I forgot the optional seat package
Handling ++ like a shrimp boat stuck on a sandbar
Stopping ++ stops like a rock when you let off the throttle
Over all sex appeal ++ Not to good
Cove and tie up review ++ You must remain sober or you will forget which H2X is yours at the tie up.
Resale value ++ Looks good I seen a crap load on boat trader that people are trying to sell. Most of them said make offer
Appearance ++ looks like every other H2 that has been made for the last 15 years
Speed ++ Not bad I was only past by 3 people pulling tubes
Overall review
This is a good boat for the average Joe. The guy that does not like any attention and that wants to blend in with everybody else and not be noticed. I recommended this to the married guy that does not want to be aggravated by hot chicks asking for a ride in his boat. If you have a 35 mph speed limit on your lake this boat will gurantee you no tickets.
And yes I will approve it for the 40- Club
" BIG REDS " boat reviews
Contact me for you next boat review
02-15-2009 | 11:14 PM
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I am glad you did find it funny I created it to be funny. But TEAMBAJA thought he could use that against me so I would bow down to him. I called him out and said go ahead and post it here. I did not personally ask him to post it
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Ummm, dont you want them to read it or something? Maybe I will post your nice little review over there for them to laugh at since you like the copy and paste method.
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Ummm, dont you want them to read it or something? Maybe I will post your nice little review over there for them to laugh at since you like the copy and paste method.
02-15-2009 | 11:48 PM
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Well its amusing in that I'm taking it as you did it as a joke to poke a little fun. If you are doing it to belittle the new boat, those that built and those who like the new boat, then that's another story. I like it the new boat, I wouldn't be ashamed to be seen in it.
02-16-2009 | 10:28 AM
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Why all the negative comments. Can't someone for once see the big picture. A guy bought a company that probably would not have lasted much longer and is trying to keep it on the map. He is keeping people working and trying to move foward and make a product that sells and appeals to more people.
Give them a chance and be happy that Checkmate is still building boats.
Give them a chance and be happy that Checkmate is still building boats.
02-16-2009 | 06:58 PM
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02-17-2009 | 03:11 PM
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, guy down the street had one of there 25s back in 1990 we all had the same power back then stock since my buddy own a baja dealship Iwent with the 24 baja, I don't know if it was drivers or boats but he could not beat us 3 bajas two 250 and my 240 and my baja was handlaid up no chopper guns my buddy owned a small cm and went to ohio with his dad and uncle and bought a baja Dealership over cm cause they felt after riding in bought the baja gave a better ride, and they had a few other boats also years before so they new a good boatco mine is getting up dated after 21years, so far the stringers are good transom good, I had a problem with the bulkhead in front of the motor , I use it mostly in the oceanI hope the new owner does well it looks like a nice starter boat.
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