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Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-24-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,801
Posted By deputydog

Renegade boats

Looking at a 2002 21' Renegade center console for something to putt around Lake Saint Clair with. Not familiar with Renegade and when searching for info I only get the bigger models.

pros/cons...
Forum: Saber
03-22-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,088
Posted By deputydog

Was so close to buying it...went on sea trial...

Was so close to buying it...went on sea trial with Mike and had the cash. Great overall boat but passed because to get the most out of that engine it needed a better drive and to break about of low...
Forum: Checkmate
04-25-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,878
Posted By deputydog

x2 great looking boat but a perfect 2000 259 with...

x2 great looking boat but a perfect 2000 259 with 565 power just sold on powerboat swap shop for 26k. I couldn't get there quick enough.
Forum: General Q & A
09-13-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,574
Posted By deputydog

What would ride better in average water 1-2...

What would ride better in average water 1-2 chop....a 27 fountain or the 253 checkmate. I know the 253 is physically bigger because the fountain beak and platform....just curious on ride between to...
Forum: General Q & A
09-12-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,574
Posted By deputydog

I was really impressed with the size of the cabin...

I was really impressed with the size of the cabin and the cockpit on the 253 checkmate....the cockpit is actually bigger than the 28 saber I'm looking at and the cabin was close to same...
Forum: General Q & A
09-11-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,574
Posted By deputydog

Thanks all....little concerned about the...

Thanks all....little concerned about the porpoising and side to side lean I here they get. I really was looking at 28' boats like saber or pantera and came across a 253 convincer and its...
Forum: General Q & A
09-06-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,574
Posted By deputydog

I read in the Checkmate forum about porpoising...

I read in the Checkmate forum about porpoising issues....some had problem some didn't both on the 253.....what's the porpoising problem? Seems some fixed it with props that cause less bow lift others...
Forum: General Q & A
09-06-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,574
Posted By deputydog

Checkmate quality and advise

Came across a 1997 Checkmate 253 Convincor and have no clue on there quality or any inherent issues. Its has good power 700+hp 510, ZX drive and was rigged by some Checkmate shop in Ohio that is...
Forum: General Q & A
04-11-2016, 06:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 42,889
Posted By deputydog

The motors are gen IV with a casting number of...

The motors are gen IV with a casting number of 14015445. The cooling system is open and the boat has always been on the great lakes. One issue I see is the last owner stored the boat in heated indoor...
Forum: General Q & A
04-11-2016, 02:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 42,889
Posted By deputydog

I agree on everyone about the numbers and some...

I agree on everyone about the numbers and some versions being closer to 150 and others closer 130...heck my 67 pontiac has 13to1 comp motor and cranks at 240psi with big roller cam. I'm just confused...
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 42,889
Posted By deputydog

Almost forgot....I think they are 454 340hp...

Almost forgot....I think they are 454 340hp mercs....I'll have search difference between the 330hp I thought it was and the 340hp they are.
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 42,889
Posted By deputydog

Thanks for all the input so far.... no receipts...

Thanks for all the input so far.... no receipts for manifolds but saw notes in a log book for rust on the manifolds and a receipt for riser gaskets. Sucks buying boat knowing it needs works..... if...
Forum: General Q & A
04-10-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 42,889
Posted By deputydog

Well...just did the leakdown....all the cylinders...

Well...just did the leakdown....all the cylinders at 125psi were at 20%...all 4 cylinders at 95psi were at 70% and the air was escaping through the carb...meaning intake valves.

Hopefully just...
Forum: General Q & A
04-09-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 42,889
Posted By deputydog

Never thought of that but good point. Yes...

Never thought of that but good point.

Yes I'm looking to buy.... have deposit just being thorough on inspection before sea trial.....I will do the leakdown and redo then low cylinders tomorrow...
Forum: General Q & A
04-09-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 42,889
Posted By deputydog

The batteries were fully charged and all the...

The batteries were fully charged and all the plugs were out but the throttle blades were closed. Going back tomorrow with a leakdown tester and will try with a throttles open... seems very strange...
Forum: General Q & A
04-09-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 42,889
Posted By deputydog

454 compression test question

The question is for a 38 foot Bertram motor yacht I put a deposit on.... its no performance boat but would like opinion from the engine gurus.

The boat was repowered in 1997 and the 454 330hp...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-25-2007, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,231
Posted By deputydog

Thanks for the reply.

Thanks for the reply.
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-25-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,231
Posted By deputydog

Cobra Power Dart blocks

Has anyone bought a Dart block from Cobra Power? Their prices seem to good to be true. Also, does anyone know their store name on Ebay.

Thanks.
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