Got the numbers on my New 540
02-04-2009 | 11:30 PM
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If i remember correctly, the 251 checkmate was a narrow hull, and a fast hull also. I would bet that thing once propped right, should be damn near 80mph, possibly better. My buddy has a 261 checkmate, and his best top mph was with a hydromotive 4 blade.
02-06-2009 | 01:06 PM
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Wow
As a slow boater ( other boat runs a hot 21.5 mph) the thought of going over 50 is wild to me.
Even though I pulled the motor I think its best to have George ovr at Performance marine in Fox lake Drop it in and Align it.
When I bought this boat I a thought I got a great deal an spent $8000.00 for it. I ran it one afternoon and filled it with water. I pulled off Imco exhaust and all the plumbing was filled with sand. I boat on Lake Michigan so the sand was in before me. I just felt like I wanted to start this season with no known issues.
I think I am still doing ok I will have about 17,600.00 in with
New motor and the outdrive has been gone through and resealed.
I will address the prop sizing through Propscan over By midway airport. They did a great job on the big boat just balancing and cupping sqeaked 2 knots out of her. (thats 10%).
Again my thanks to everybody, I appreciate taking the time to share your experience with me. I have to say this gourp is much easier to deal with than the big boat guys. Seems like all of them have coveted secrets and I alays feel like they are trying to pull a fast one.
I have to say dealing with Bill and George I am completely happy with the way they communicate. George called me about spending an extra $70.00 on a steel coupler. I have had a mechanic pull and lose a $5000.00 generator without asking whether it needed to be be repaired before.
I look forward to learning and having fun and hopefully participating in some these gatherings. Thanks to all Bill Karmis
Even though I pulled the motor I think its best to have George ovr at Performance marine in Fox lake Drop it in and Align it.
When I bought this boat I a thought I got a great deal an spent $8000.00 for it. I ran it one afternoon and filled it with water. I pulled off Imco exhaust and all the plumbing was filled with sand. I boat on Lake Michigan so the sand was in before me. I just felt like I wanted to start this season with no known issues.
I think I am still doing ok I will have about 17,600.00 in with
New motor and the outdrive has been gone through and resealed.
I will address the prop sizing through Propscan over By midway airport. They did a great job on the big boat just balancing and cupping sqeaked 2 knots out of her. (thats 10%).
Again my thanks to everybody, I appreciate taking the time to share your experience with me. I have to say this gourp is much easier to deal with than the big boat guys. Seems like all of them have coveted secrets and I alays feel like they are trying to pull a fast one.
I have to say dealing with Bill and George I am completely happy with the way they communicate. George called me about spending an extra $70.00 on a steel coupler. I have had a mechanic pull and lose a $5000.00 generator without asking whether it needed to be be repaired before.
I look forward to learning and having fun and hopefully participating in some these gatherings. Thanks to all Bill Karmis
02-06-2009 | 05:22 PM
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As a slow boater ( other boat runs a hot 21.5 mph) the thought of going over 50 is wild to me.
Even though I pulled the motor I think its best to have George ovr at Performance marine in Fox lake Drop it in and Align it.
When I bought this boat I a thought I got a great deal an spent $8000.00 for it. I ran it one afternoon and filled it with water. I pulled off Imco exhaust and all the plumbing was filled with sand. I boat on Lake Michigan so the sand was in before me. I just felt like I wanted to start this season with no known issues.
I think I am still doing ok I will have about 17,600.00 in with
New motor and the outdrive has been gone through and resealed.
I will address the prop sizing through Propscan over By midway airport. They did a great job on the big boat just balancing and cupping sqeaked 2 knots out of her. (thats 10%).
Again my thanks to everybody, I appreciate taking the time to share your experience with me. I have to say this gourp is much easier to deal with than the big boat guys. Seems like all of them have coveted secrets and I alays feel like they are trying to pull a fast one.
I have to say dealing with Bill and George I am completely happy with the way they communicate. George called me about spending an extra $70.00 on a steel coupler. I have had a mechanic pull and lose a $5000.00 generator without asking whether it needed to be be repaired before.
I look forward to learning and having fun and hopefully participating in some these gatherings. Thanks to all Bill Karmis
Even though I pulled the motor I think its best to have George ovr at Performance marine in Fox lake Drop it in and Align it.
When I bought this boat I a thought I got a great deal an spent $8000.00 for it. I ran it one afternoon and filled it with water. I pulled off Imco exhaust and all the plumbing was filled with sand. I boat on Lake Michigan so the sand was in before me. I just felt like I wanted to start this season with no known issues.
I think I am still doing ok I will have about 17,600.00 in with
New motor and the outdrive has been gone through and resealed.
I will address the prop sizing through Propscan over By midway airport. They did a great job on the big boat just balancing and cupping sqeaked 2 knots out of her. (thats 10%).
Again my thanks to everybody, I appreciate taking the time to share your experience with me. I have to say this gourp is much easier to deal with than the big boat guys. Seems like all of them have coveted secrets and I alays feel like they are trying to pull a fast one.
I have to say dealing with Bill and George I am completely happy with the way they communicate. George called me about spending an extra $70.00 on a steel coupler. I have had a mechanic pull and lose a $5000.00 generator without asking whether it needed to be be repaired before.
I look forward to learning and having fun and hopefully participating in some these gatherings. Thanks to all Bill Karmis
Remember, your Check is gonna be haul'n ass. You might want to look into hydraulic steering for it. For safety reasons, I just picked up an add on hyd system for my 23 Nova, which does +80
(yes everyone... I know, full hyd is the best way to go. I have my reasons so please, don't kick my ass 
). Have fun vig !!
