Trying to buy a Checkmate

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04-14-2014 | 10:59 PM

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mpally

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Originally Posted by scottcleaver

I was not able to see the trim tab setting or if the drive was properly set.

Bury the tabs and drive and go from there. There is no reason a 28 with a 502 would have trouble planning unless it's propped incorrectly or the motor isn't making the proper power.

04-14-2014 | 11:10 PM

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spectras only

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From: Okanagan Falls BC. Canada

The 28 Checkmate is a pretty big boat . Buddy has one and he built a small block for it pushing 600+HP. The boat GPS'd over 80 mph and it gets up on plane pretty quick with its power. Maybe that 502 is a bit tired?

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04-14-2014 | 11:13 PM

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From: Okanagan Falls BC. Canada

Buddy's Checkmate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aOCPl2VxHM

The boat needs the drives tucked in and tabs slightly down negative for take offs. Likes to run with bow high so K-planes are must.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQC4gABcdaQ

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Last edited by spectras only; 04-14-2014 at 11:21 PM.