Checkmate 25' GTX Convincer
 

Hello,

new to the forum so thanks in advance...

looking at maybe making a purchase,anyone have any info on this particular model?

not new tp boating but this will be a major change from my pontoon/jet ski days..any advice is welcome...

thanks much!

What type of info are you looking for?

just general info- do these boats hold up over time? ( i know it depends on how shes been treated but are they built well?)..

thanks !

Checkmates are great boats. They are all hand layed glass. As long as you treat the boat with care it will take care of you. There are many late 80's 251's running around that look almost brand new. The older 251 have a narrower beamer than the newer models and are actually one of Checks faster hulls. They have a timeless look and I wouldn't hestitate to own one. Checkmate builds a hell of a lot of boat for the money. Any specific questions? Hope this helps

thanks Magic!!

25' Checkmate 25' GTX Convincer
Year: 1990
Current Price: US$ 18,500

Engine(s): Mercruiser Engine(s) HP: 365 HP Engine Model: 454 MAGNUM
Hours: 430

Not a whole lot of additional info, price range seem right?

looks very clean in the pics...

That is going to be an excellent boat. Used boats are a hard sell right now. I would not pay that much unless the boat is in mint condition with low hrs. I would bet you could get that boat for about 15 g. If it is mint, I mean mint I might pay a little more. Where is the boat located?? I would think the boat will run in the mid 60's with that power.

looks very clean to me but check the link out (many pics) and 430 hrs...

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi..._id=57130&url=

very sharp in my opinion.....a little worried a boat of that age could be a lot of engine work/upkeep ( im a go to the mechanic kind of guy)....

Looks nice. Judging by your screen name I thought you might be from Chicago. Let me guess you boat on the chain. IF you haven't checked boattraderonline is a good site. That motor should be ok depending on previous usage. 454 mag is a solid package.

I have a 1998 251 with a 502 efi for sale on boat trader, EXCELLENT CONDITION, located in Shorewood, Illinois

yep im up in Fox Lake on a small private lake across from Pistakee and as crowded as it gets on the weekend I still love it up here....I assume your out on Lake Michigan?
so after seing the pics you think 15G is as high as I should go?

I get the feeling you might be looking for a tad more then im looking to pony up....

just saw it, shes a gem !! and about double on the ponies....

Give mine a look http://powerboatlistings.com/view/3549

Yep, I am out on the big lake. You can spend how ever much you want on the boat. What I was saying is the boat market is depressed right now and its a good time to buy. Don't pay too much.

I've got an 89 251 for sale as well. Its at Modern Marine in Schoolcraft Michigan.

if you dont mind the size the checkmate 251 is a awesome ride i owned a 89 and it was a perfect example of how the hull can perform. the only place i used it was LOTO and once i figured out how it like to be drivin it handled the slop really well,

held up well too., it had one scratch on it, one small seam seperation on the interior and thats it for damage or deterioration!

i sold it two years ago to a local for 17500 now its for sale again from him for 15900 with a 2004 trailer, around 450+ hours, and he is the 4th owner i was the third!

the boat in those pics look really clean! i would get him down on price a little bit and jump on it!

BTW mine was a 454 330hp non mag motor and it would run 63-65 all day long GPS. in light chop

only reason i sold it was to save some money and be boatless for a year or two,

Was yours white w/teal stripe? Same boat at Inland marine in Barnhart, Mo.?

Hey your in my neck of the woods. I have a yellow white and black 1990 251 GTX. I love it. it need some work when I got it but I has been good to me for the past 5 yrs. We boat on the chain and Lake Mi. With all of the flooding this year we did a ton on the big pond.

Check out a few of our runs over here (www.Funonthefox.com)
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I have a 89 251, and really love the boat..been a project but aern't they all !!!! good luck in your search, if you are looking for speed and amenities aern't a factor, get one without the galley unit(sink-fridge) those are 400lbs heavier in all the wrong places from what I'm told !! Rob

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