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A few questions on a Checkmate Convincor 253.

24* deadrise? True V or does or a pad? Beam? Weight? Speed with a 502 Mag MPI? I run Lake Michigan and I want something that can run HARD in the rough.

Any other helpful info would be great!

Checkmate253

I have 1995 253 Convincor yes 24 degree deadrise no pad no notch no step. Mine runs 72-75 with modified 502 mag. With the right setup this boat will run in the big water mine has full helm hyd steering drive extension and 280 k-planes and is for sale here in MI. I know this forum is not for classifieds but I have no pics in my work computor contact me @ 517-204-3669 for info and I will put up on the classifieds mon

blownincome

Nice All around boat the best that Checkmate Built had a 90 and Loved it took a 35 fountain to Pry me Out of it

RJBBC

We have a 2000 259 w/ a 454MAG. We have been impressed with the boat's build quality and performance. The boat will run 65mph GPS.

Magic Medicine

Very good boat, I had a 242 Convincor before I bought my Nordic. With a 502mag that boat should run mid to upper sixities. The 253 has a 24 degree deadrise with none of the bs. I ran my 242 primary in Lake Mich and it did awesome for a 24ft boat, I think you we be happy with the performance of the 253 in rought h20.

Vinny P

I have a '99 259. It came with a 454 Magnum. It would run 65 gps all day, any day. This seaon I upgraded to a 540 that I built. It makes 680 hp, 660 torque. The boat runs 82 gps, handles the speed and rough great. When I say rough, I mean within reason. This is certainly not a 47 Outerlimits . For the money, it's a damn good boat.

REBEL4845

Take a ride in a 28 before you buy a 25. Rides alot smoother. Also, the older 25's only have a 7 1/2 beam.

dlbCheckmate

Rebel is correct, The older 251 Convisors were a 71/2 Foot Beam, but I'm not sure about the 253. I have an older 251 that we run on lake Michigan, we will be out today if all goes well. Great Boat, but I still want a 38 or 41 Cig or Apache If you know what I mean.