1997 Checkmate 283
 

I saw a 1997 Checkmate 283 with a 454mag EFI for sale. Can anyone give me some details on this boat. Weight, speed, overall length with and without platform. How do they ride compared to the 253 or 259. thanks

The 283 is 27'11" (29'8" w/platform)... about 5,300 lbs w/single..it should run low 60's w/the 454MPI...and will run much better in ruff water compared to the 259/253.

If i put a procharger on the 454MAG could i get high 70's?

My buddy has a 96 with a 540 and 250 B&M....i think it puts out 650+ hp. He runs low to mid 70's, and may see mid/upper70's depending on air temp and conditions.

Well a deposit will be on the 283 tomorrow. Just working some minor details out. Its 454mag efi has 200hours so I hope I can get low 60's on GPS or my friends will be walking bye.....not for long! Any other comments

97 283 checkmate
 

PA 240..sent you a PM..
I have a 97 283 Checkmate in A condition
w 454mag.. $39,995 on aluminum trailer
Please ask for OSO member SKY at 770-919-2628.

Thanks for your help guys....one last question. This boat is in Georgia and has no numbers on it. Not sure if it was ever registered. Since I live in NJ and will register it in NJ how will the sales tax work. Someone told me I would pay sales tax in Georgia at time of purchase and then in NJ again when I go to DMV to register. Is this true??

You shouldn't have to pay any sales tax until your register it in NJ.

Eric

I am leaving Monday morning from NJ to go to Georgia to pick it up. Can't wait!!

Good Luck!
 

Let us know how it goes!