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Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-10-2026, 06:18 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 24,836
Posted By check300

I joined in 2001 when I was putting together the...

I joined in 2001 when I was putting together the 30' Checkmate. Still check out the forums daily.
Forum: Pantera
11-10-2025, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,698
Posted By check300

The engine was a tall deck 572. The turbos were...

The engine was a tall deck 572. The turbos were 75mm running 26 lbs of boost. A little over 1700 hp on 110 octane.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-04-2025, 07:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,967
Posted By check300

When Checkmate was still in business, I bought...

When Checkmate was still in business, I bought my 300 blank. The transom wasn't even cut for the number 6 that was going to be used.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
12-31-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,575
Posted By check300

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

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Forum: Prop Talk
01-05-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,642
Posted By check300

I'm using a Mercury 5 blade 32 17.5 diameter...

I'm using a Mercury 5 blade 32 17.5 diameter 21deg rake. Slip is 13.8%. 102 at 5850.
Forum: Prop Talk
12-11-2023, 06:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,241
Posted By check300

The Checkmate wanted more rake as well and I...

The Checkmate wanted more rake as well and I ordered props with 21 degrees and the boat responded as expected.
Forum: Chief
10-07-2023, 06:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 42,555
Posted By check300

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/720x960/62213_a2f5721f64bc4a816413d72e8631e04a3a89f560.jpeg
While it's a Checkmate build it is of course a Chief. Not positive but might...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-06-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,970
Posted By check300

We made that power with a tall deck 572.

We made that power with a tall deck 572.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-06-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,970
Posted By check300

On what fuel??

On what fuel??
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-05-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,970
Posted By check300

It's been awhile now but we built a twin turbo...

It's been awhile now but we built a twin turbo big block and ran it in a 2001 30' Checkmate. By the end of our development of that engine combination we were making almost 1500 ft lbs at 3000 rpms...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
04-17-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 21,447
Posted By check300

We had the privilege of running the first few...

We had the privilege of running the first few Erie Poker Runs. The water patrol was calling the waves 6 to 8's. They were indeed! For those who haven't run Lake Erie, it is no joke when it's rough....
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-14-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,674
Posted By check300

I ran a twin turbo set up for years dating back...

I ran a twin turbo set up for years dating back to my 1997 Checkmate. The first generation of the engine made 1200hp on 93 octane. I obviously couldn't make a bravo drive last so that 25' got sold...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-01-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,494
Posted By check300

The Punisher is registered!

The Punisher is registered!
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
01-28-2021, 04:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By check300

it is a steel trailer. I was also surprised at...

it is a steel trailer. I was also surprised at it's weight.
Forum: Trucks, Trailers and Transportation
01-27-2021, 06:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,520
Posted By check300

My trailer for the 43' weighs 4120. It was...

My trailer for the 43' weighs 4120. It was weighed without the boat so I know it's accurate. They can weigh more than you'd think.
Forum: General Q & A
09-23-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,808
Posted By check300

Exactly right. At 25# of boost we had 25# of...

Exactly right. At 25# of boost we had 25# of exhaust back pressure.
Forum: General Q & A
09-22-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,808
Posted By check300

1730 hp at 25#.

1730 hp at 25#.
Forum: General Q & A
09-22-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,808
Posted By check300

The heat shields were covering the housing but...

The heat shields were covering the housing but not touching them as we didn't want to cool the housing itself. The headers used are Dana Marine headers. We fabricated the exhaust pipes out of 6"...
Forum: General Q & A
09-22-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,808
Posted By check300

This is a tall deck bow tie race prepped block at...

This is a tall deck bow tie race prepped block at 572 ci. Very low compression and 25#'s of boost on 110 octane.
Forum: General Q & A
09-22-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,808
Posted By check300

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/800x600/fb_img_1491480674055_71d4a86970134f9a2f3072a59bab9a32bc9cb01a.jpg
I used water cooled heat shields to control the temp under the...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-12-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 41,083
Posted By check300

We ran with our 43 in the Erie Poker Run in both...

We ran with our 43 in the Erie Poker Run in both 2015 and 2017 in very rough water. A good friend was running in his 36 Apache. While he took multiple waves over the bow, we took none. There was a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-08-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,079
Posted By check300

We used a t5 and they were Bullseye prepared Borg...

We used a t5 and they were Bullseye prepared Borg Warners. The ecu was BigStuff 3. Coil on plug.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-06-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,079
Posted By check300

The waste gates do dump into the exhaust via a...

The waste gates do dump into the exhaust via a small pipe plumbed into the main exhaust. The turbos are 75mm. This combo made over 1700 hp at 25# of boost.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-28-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,079
Posted By check300

I ran 60 mm wastegates because my turbos were big...

I ran 60 mm wastegates because my turbos were big and wanted to go to 50# of boost. I had adjustable boost with a key switch that allowed 12, 24 and 28 lbs of boost.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-15-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,079
Posted By check300

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/800x600/fb_img_1491480674055_ad72fffcc74259f7285f597b029b028657c7c7e3.jpg
The under hatch look from my last boat, a 30' Checkmate.
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