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one more thing it did have a jackplate 5inch which checkmate installed at factory (i believe it was standard on all 21ft in96) but i had the local checkmate dealer install a hydrauclic 5 inch instead

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i love when the panties fall off mine!!

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Here is my 1989 28 footer with over 500 horsepower strapped to it with 12 inch set back and Hydraulic Jack Plates.
No glass work has had to been done on it at all to date:

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I am not sure if this guy ever had any issues.... :drink:

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I got to say my 1989 20'1" checkmate has had a 225 hanging off 17 inches of setback and so farthe transom and knees appear ok, this isnt just a lake boat it gets run out here on Pacific Ocean. Sorry to here about your transom I too would love to see some pictures.I cant believe that someone bought it knowing the problems you had with it.

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sharkey: is the 89 yours ?
and are those johnny ruos v8's on a 30'? holy crap !!

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Yes and..........Yes :eek:

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very nice !!

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Thanks!
It still impresses me with how old it is and she still shines on!

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thayes11,
I gave you several examples of 16’ to 21’ers that held up just fine under extreme conditions. Did you read my reply? The 16'-21' models were their bread & butter back in the day, and have only gotten better every year up to the currrent. I can give you lot’s more examples if you want. You’re talking about one guy who had a problem. I’ve been running Checkmates for a lot of years and know many others who have as well. I’ve never heard the name “Crackmate”. Come on. Be real here. Everyone else is.

-Craig