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?