View Poll Results: What 24/25' boat would you pick?
25' Active Thunder
109
7.18%
25' Baja
376
24.77%
25' Checkmate
392
25.82%
24' Pantera
166
10.94%
25' PowerPlay
101
6.65%
25' Sunsation
95
6.26%
24' Superboat
111
7.31%
25' Ultimate Warlock
65
4.28%
24' Velocity
103
6.79%
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What 24/25' boat would you pick?
12-20-2002 | 05:48 PM
#123
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25 Baja Outlaw
I was very close to buying a 25 Outlaw. But the Checkmate 240ZT has way more room in the cockpit than the Outlaw. The cabin on the Outlaw is a little bigger. One on my good friends has a 25 Outlaw and I like it but the fit and finish is not as good as the Checkmate. I will say that I do not like the graphics that Checkmate still uses they need to be updated and get a little wild like Baja. I bought my Checkmate that was custom painted by Mitcher T. Just my 02.
12-21-2002 | 06:57 PM
#125
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Originally posted by CONVINCOR 300
The Checkmate......It's built better than any of these other boats and will flat out fly.....( the 251 is the fastest of the Checkmate 25's) i know of several running in the triple digits. PS for Johnny Bravo........i'll run a 25 Check vs 25 Baja anyday off the week in any water....... Check's hold their value better also!
The Checkmate......It's built better than any of these other boats and will flat out fly.....( the 251 is the fastest of the Checkmate 25's) i know of several running in the triple digits. PS for Johnny Bravo........i'll run a 25 Check vs 25 Baja anyday off the week in any water....... Check's hold their value better also!
yea, what he said!!!!
12-21-2002 | 07:34 PM
#126
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The real deal
The best, custom made, family supported & built 24' boat for the money is Pantera. The Nunez family hand builds every boat with exceptional detail, every boat is built to the same standards and specifications as any offshore race boat. Panteras handle rough water better than most 30+ foot boats.
I have raced a 34' Phantom w/twin 500 (F-2 APBA) and my 24' Pantera Sport feels and flys better than the Phantom.
As you can see from the voting...Pantera is actually #1. They are not a mass produced boat or a corporate subsidiary, just a well constructed, hand laid hull boat. The ratio of Checkmate and Bajas sold annually VS Panteras sold annually indicates that they are truly the top 24'/25' desired!!
PS - Though it may not be apparent, I'm a little biased. (See Attached)
I have raced a 34' Phantom w/twin 500 (F-2 APBA) and my 24' Pantera Sport feels and flys better than the Phantom.
As you can see from the voting...Pantera is actually #1. They are not a mass produced boat or a corporate subsidiary, just a well constructed, hand laid hull boat. The ratio of Checkmate and Bajas sold annually VS Panteras sold annually indicates that they are truly the top 24'/25' desired!!
PS - Though it may not be apparent, I'm a little biased. (See Attached)
12-21-2002 | 08:20 PM
#127
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Pantera24 650,
Sweet boat .Pantera does build an awsome boat.I love the 28 .I would not consider a Checkmate a mass produced boat compared to a baja .It is still hand layed balsacore construction (As far as I know)Not that chopped stuff.We have a 98 25 checkmate (251) and are very impressed with the boat.Solid rattle free ride.
Dave
Sweet boat .Pantera does build an awsome boat.I love the 28 .I would not consider a Checkmate a mass produced boat compared to a baja .It is still hand layed balsacore construction (As far as I know)Not that chopped stuff.We have a 98 25 checkmate (251) and are very impressed with the boat.Solid rattle free ride.
Dave
Last edited by checkmate981; 12-21-2002 at 08:27 PM.
12-21-2002 | 09:39 PM
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From: I knew I shouldn't have made that left turn in Albuquerque...
I think this says a lot...
Divisional GLSCS
Race Team Finish Boat
Lake St. Clair
F1-03 Team Liquid 1st 29WC
F1-14 Full Tilt 2nd 29WC
F1-44 Team BRE 3rd 25WC
East Lake
F1-44 Team BRE 1st 25WC
F1-14 Full Tilt 2nd 29WC
Fairport
F1-44 Team BRE 1st 25WC
F1-14 Full Tilt 3rd 29WC
St. Clair
F1-44 Team BRE 1st 25WC
F1-14 Full Tilt 3rd 29WC
Grand Haven
F1-14 Full Tilt 1st 29WC
F1-44 Team BRE 3rd 25WC
GLSC Championship
F1-44 Team BRE 1st
F1-14 Full Tilt 2nd
F1-03 Team Liquid 4th
National Series
Race Team Finish Boat
Cleveland
F1-44 Team BRE 1st 25WC
F1-90 H2O Motorsports/Propco Propellers
2nd 29WC
Did I miss any? Sorry if I did.
Race Team Finish Boat
Lake St. Clair
F1-03 Team Liquid 1st 29WC
F1-14 Full Tilt 2nd 29WC
F1-44 Team BRE 3rd 25WC
East Lake
F1-44 Team BRE 1st 25WC
F1-14 Full Tilt 2nd 29WC
Fairport
F1-44 Team BRE 1st 25WC
F1-14 Full Tilt 3rd 29WC
St. Clair
F1-44 Team BRE 1st 25WC
F1-14 Full Tilt 3rd 29WC
Grand Haven
F1-14 Full Tilt 1st 29WC
F1-44 Team BRE 3rd 25WC
GLSC Championship
F1-44 Team BRE 1st
F1-14 Full Tilt 2nd
F1-03 Team Liquid 4th
National Series
Race Team Finish Boat
Cleveland
F1-44 Team BRE 1st 25WC
F1-90 H2O Motorsports/Propco Propellers
2nd 29WC
Did I miss any? Sorry if I did.
12-22-2002 | 10:24 AM
#130
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From: Verona Beach, NY USA
Don't Forget:
National Series
Daytona
1st F1-90 H2O Motorsports/Propco Propellers (Warlock 29 World Class)
2nd F1-48 Flashwave (Warlock 29 World Class)
3rd Offshore Addiction (Warlock 29 World Class)
Or
POPRA
F1-48 Flashwave all the way!
National Series
Daytona
1st F1-90 H2O Motorsports/Propco Propellers (Warlock 29 World Class)
2nd F1-48 Flashwave (Warlock 29 World Class)
3rd Offshore Addiction (Warlock 29 World Class)
Or
POPRA
F1-48 Flashwave all the way!
