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Forum: Checkmate
10-23-2008, 07:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,956
Posted By checkered

I know exactly what they offered standard and as...

I know exactly what they offered standard and as options in the past. And yes I've priced a new boat. Over the years I've owned seven Checkmates, and three of those I ordered new, 2 of them since...
Forum: Checkmate
10-22-2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,956
Posted By checkered

Jup, I know that you know. I just wanted to point...

Jup, I know that you know. I just wanted to point that out here. Actually, re: graphics, I believe those were all developed before the take-over as well. But yes, as we both said the hardware/options...
Forum: Checkmate
10-21-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,956
Posted By checkered

Actually, the amount of change that has been...

Actually, the amount of change that has been brought to Checkmate isn’t all that much….yet…..but he hasn’t owned them for vey long. Doug Smith has brought on a couple new models like the 2400BRX and...
Forum: General Q & A
07-02-2008, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,567
Posted By checkered

Steering wheel slop

How much play in the steering wheel is normal with brand new 496HO/BravoX drive....stock steering. My wheel has about 1-1/2" slop...new boat. This normal?
Forum: General Q & A
10-10-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,854
Posted By checkered

Looks likes there are a lot of potential...

Looks likes there are a lot of potential connections and plugs at the rear of the block and case that could leak if not tightened properly. I’m gonna have to try and get down in the bilge and see how...
Forum: General Q & A
10-10-2007, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,854
Posted By checkered

Thanks for the response guys. Rear main seal...

Thanks for the response guys.

Rear main seal is what I was thinking too. Just seems strange on a brand new motor. It didn't leak at all until 10 hours. Thought maybe therre was a relieve valve on...
Forum: General Q & A
10-09-2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,854
Posted By checkered

New 496 slight oil leak

New 496HO....15hours. After WOT run, slight leak near the back of the motor. Is there a vent or relief at the back of the crankcase or maybe the oil pump? Is this normal?

-Craig
Forum: General Q & A
10-01-2007, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By checkered

Just to let everyone know....I was wrong on the...

Just to let everyone know....I was wrong on the way I was reading the tach.

Tried those 2 props one more time. They are not running the same rpms, just appeared to be. I got those new Elite Gauges...
Forum: General Q & A
09-25-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By checkered

Well I got some guys (and merc dealers) telling...

Well I got some guys (and merc dealers) telling me that it will loosen up after 20 hours, and after I change oil as much as 300-400 rpms. (The merc break-in oil is heavier?) Some say not that much,...
Forum: General Q & A
09-25-2007, 07:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By checkered

Well here’s what I got going on. Brand new 496HO,...

Well here’s what I got going on. Brand new 496HO, mfr date July 2007. I have less than 10 hours on it. I know you’re not suppose to open it WOT until after 10 hours, but what I’ve noticed is I am not...
Forum: General Q & A
09-24-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By checkered

Actually, what I meant to ask was how much will...

Actually, what I meant to ask was how much will these motors loosen up after they are broke in, as far as rpms?

-Craig
Forum: General Q & A
09-24-2007, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By checkered

496HO Break in

How much gain in rpms is normal/average after breaking in a 496HO?

-Craig
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-14-2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,852
Posted By checkered

A lot of craftsmanship goes into the dash on a...

A lot of craftsmanship goes into the dash on a Checkmate. All their boats have the spots for the gauges tooled right into deck, instead of just attaching some vendor supplied panel.
Forum: General Q & A
09-11-2007, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,737
Posted By checkered

Thanks for the responses. Hope it's something...

Thanks for the responses. Hope it's something normal, I'll keep monitoring it....No water pressure guage, but impellor brand new, firt time out....Under warranty (1 year) so we'll see.
Forum: General Q & A
09-11-2007, 07:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,932
Posted By checkered

No hyd steering, just regular stock...

No hyd steering, just regular stock steering....Actually measured it last night...About 1/2" side to side, so 1/4" from center to left and center to right.....My boat dealer, who is an authorized...
Forum: General Q & A
09-10-2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,932
Posted By checkered

slop in bravo 1

I have a brand new boat with bravo 1 outdrive that has 1” or more slop left to right when you grab the drive and move it. Is this normal?
Forum: General Q & A
09-10-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,737
Posted By checkered

The exhaust is just straight thru transom with...

The exhaust is just straight thru transom with muffled tips, the kind with the spiral guts…It does it at cruise. I keep throttle in the same position. The rpms don’t change, it just gets louder, then...
Forum: General Q & A
09-10-2007, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,737
Posted By checkered

496 HO engine sound varies

I have a new 496 HO. Breaking it in. The sound of the engine varies...gets louder than quieter while the rpms do not change. Anyone now what is going on?
Forum: Fountain
06-27-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,225
Posted By checkered

What I don’t understand is RH rotation causes a...

What I don’t understand is RH rotation causes a boat to lean to port, changing to LH would seem to just make it lean to starboard. The Fever runs good, though.
Forum: Fountain
06-27-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,225
Posted By checkered

27 fever

A buddy just bought a 27 Fever. It's set up with left hand rotation. Is this normal on these boats?
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