looking for an extra 10 mph
07-30-2013 | 03:41 PM
#21
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Some of the folks on here are out right comical for saying ''sell the boat and start over''. 
If you like the boat then keep it, if your a regular on the bay, then a 22ft daily might not suit your needs. Does the boat have a alpha or B1 on it. You could pull the engine, build a nice sbc built for boost. Even a stroker sbc over the winter. Not sure what exhaust is on the engine now, but having a labbed prop done, a new exhaust, if the engine is efi, you could have a computer reflash done to start. That will def make more power, give you a few mph in it self.
John jr
If you like the boat then keep it, if your a regular on the bay, then a 22ft daily might not suit your needs. Does the boat have a alpha or B1 on it. You could pull the engine, build a nice sbc built for boost. Even a stroker sbc over the winter. Not sure what exhaust is on the engine now, but having a labbed prop done, a new exhaust, if the engine is efi, you could have a computer reflash done to start. That will def make more power, give you a few mph in it self. John jr
07-30-2013 | 04:10 PM
#23
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John jr
07-30-2013 | 04:14 PM
#24
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From: Oklahoma God's country no one else wants it.
On the trailer, Turn on your GPS speed-o jump in the truck and haul a$$ down the interstate at 80. Take a photo of the speed-o on recall. Much cheaper and much safer. Just enjoy the boat for what it is.
07-30-2013 | 09:09 PM
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The best most cost effective way would be to sell the boat and use the cash he would have spent on upgrades and get a boat that does what he is looking for. As stated many times and o.p. agrees .
07-30-2013 | 09:54 PM
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I don't blame you for asking the question. Checkmates are sweet boats and yours is pretty unique. Normally the best advice is to sell your boat and upgrade to another boat that better fits your requirements.
Like others have said if you love your boat then go for it. I think a stock 502 would get close, HP500 even closer, and 500EFI would make people drool over your little Go kart on water!
Just remember that speed cost money, more frequent maintence, engine, and drive rebuilds. No matter what the boat, the faster you go the more Cash you need saved up before hand to continue to enjoy boating.
A slower boat on the water is always better then a faster boat broke down at the dock!
Like others have said if you love your boat then go for it. I think a stock 502 would get close, HP500 even closer, and 500EFI would make people drool over your little Go kart on water!
Just remember that speed cost money, more frequent maintence, engine, and drive rebuilds. No matter what the boat, the faster you go the more Cash you need saved up before hand to continue to enjoy boating.
A slower boat on the water is always better then a faster boat broke down at the dock!
07-30-2013 | 11:42 PM
#29
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That is great he has decided to get a bigger, faster boat, but that wasn't his initial question
John jr
