We are ready to race ! Rebuilt Modified outboard engine

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[@TEC_Stuff]

Nice to see folks following the proper break-in procedure for new cylinders and rings. This should make for a more reliable and enjoyable ownership experience. Congrats.

[@myvalium1]

The Checkmate is a timeless classic. My first go fast was a new Checkmate Convincor back in ‘96. What a fun boat.

[@docx01]

5:26 hard cut. Just perfect if or if not by design..I know you’re happy boat vibes with the checkmate getting back up. Ray from Addiction Marine is super confident and I sense a true master at his craft. Nice vid!

[@howard1484]

For anyone that wants to know, the place he took the boat out is in Holiday Park Everglades which is located in Florida.

[@robertowens9541]

Need a jack plate and trim that motor out a little bit to get some mph out of that checkmate, I had a 19' cm with a black max 250, had a few different props but the jack plate up and the 250 trimmed out throwing 100' of rooster tail, I was running close to 90 mph but that's about the time it would really start chinewalkin and I would have to back out of it. Loved that boat tho

[@koolerv8kid]

This makes me want to put a 300XS on my ‘89. Keep the videos coming!

[@juanaraujo4451]

This gets me excited bro huge throwback vibes right there can't wait to be back on the water together soon I've got something special in the works👀👀

[@bobcelebre2194]

Nice to see your boat back in the water

[@davessparetime83]

Checkmate Starflite. I had the 17' Sportfire.

[@stevez6499]

Me too. 1987 Sportfire with a Merc 135 outboard. 63 mph gps. Fun boat but it did slide some on sharp turns. Raising the motor two holes really helped stopping the chine walking.

[@ssimons3208]

perfeck and thanks again for the vid, you do a great job, and the engine sounds amazing love the 2stroke outboards regards from the netherlands

[@theyounggun67ify]

I’m pumped! Been waiting for a checkmate update. That boat is sweet

[@scottmargeson4332]

Boat looks great. Looking forward to you new content.

[@rf005]

Mr Boat Vibes is back

[@mobyrick9458]

I bought this boat brand new in 1988 ...loved it.

[@anthonylambariello9800]

I had the same exact boat checkmate starflight with a Yamaha 82 milesl an hour top speed boy do I miss that boat good luck with yours man it's awesome

[@KingShad999]

What a beautiful engine for that boat Ps: I appreciate all your videos bro. Keep up the great work

[@NoSleepTilGitmo]

Great to see you back!

[@patmason7276]

Love my Mercury's run like a cheetah!!!

[@rcg3496]

You don’t have to apologize… I enjoyed all your videos… do you..!

[@davestephens9463]

Oh I I forget to mention I love all of your videos!!!!

[@stephenboroody3049]

You need some setback on that motor. 10” setback is perfect on the Starflite. Get a Bob’s Action series hydraulic Jack plate.

[@balncobra]

Nice to have a longer vid again 😉. Trying playing with a 3 blade tempest. Not sure what pitch they go up to, but would be good on that hull.

[@jeffbryner5355]

It feels good when you get your baby back doesn't it? Congrats man have fun

[@MnDan]

I know you don't like my comments, but is what it is, you blew up your motor, because you ran it up too high with no nose cone, umm your motor is a 250, not a mercury racing 300xs, BIG difference. Kinda copyright infringement on your logo from Mercury Racing isn't it?? Your videos are great I watch every one, your honest, and awesome content, just keeping it real bro..Look forward to more videos!!!

[@phatbuitv8549]

Your speed is awesome

[@josephwalker7646]

Like this content better than shorts . Very nice checkmate I had one many years ago a 13’ checkmate with a Johnson 70 stinger top speed was around 72 mph we raced it a few times in a APBA races.

[@josephwalker7646]

Try 72 mph they were very fast small boat Allison’s were very small boats to they were a had full a lot chime walking this is in the mid 70’s

[@josephwalker7646]

Back in the 1970s we were trying new stuff like speed master lower units ,cleaver props were still a new thing .Motors only had to meet cubic inch spec in the class we were running so carbs were re jetted the bore on engine block was oversized that’s how we achieved 72 mph get educated be say I’m full shit!

[@lookin424]

Don't be afraid to post mistakes even if catastrophic. It makes the rebuilt content that hopefully can pay for the rebuilt. A lot of content creators show the fun, the headaches and the fixes. Speed boats are no different then race cars... Shit happens. Dumb mistakes or pushing the limits. Show the carnage show the rebuild. Maybe it can help us for future experience and knowledge.

[@Publicdefender77]

Nice set up!!

[@martinljunggren]

300hp looks cool.

[@toxicmasculinityclub3878]

Do you have plans to raise the motor on the transom? Checkmate transoms are higher than 20” to begin with but it looks like you can raise it at least one set.

[@stevez6499]

And raising the motor helps with chine-walking.

[@kennethsuire8213]

Keep em coming,,,,,,,THANKS for this bad a** BABY

[@GeorgeArmstrong-c6v]

Awesome bro

[@penname1001]

⬆️50k! on your way. Congratulations, you earned it. 🎆

[@TheKrisg]

Ya !!! More vids please

[@liudas5377]

How are you not going to overheat it again?

[@chuckdameron5626]

Have you tried sharrow prop or do you know anyone who uses it

[@JonBecker81]

How do you overheat an outboard other than the obvious running it out of the water? Bad water pump? Clogged intakes?

[@mikebradley4245]

i had a 16 ft pisces with hi power staight 6 about 200 horses. chine walking @ 70 mph is so fun

[@davestephens9463]

I love your videos bro! I love your boat! I want one so bad! I need your help finding one..

[@chuckvogt899]

where did you run the boat?

[@billbranch1403]

I just wanna know how a man “ twist” a sleeve????? Don’t forget to check the piston return springs

[@bobgeoghegan5910]

Race that Checkmate in Class7!! :)

[@dhooter]

U could probably get really aggressive with a prop. Bigger more pitch

[@jimbograves1576]

Did I read this correctly? "We are ready to race". Really? With that rig? I think you meant we are ready to go water skiing.

[@rumnboats7612]

plate and surface piercer

[@rickreppin9627]

Do you still have your other boats?

[@davestephens9463]

I am in LOVE WITH YOUR BOAT!!!!! I know it’s a checkmate but that’s all I know. How much will this amazing boat cost me if I can even find one????

[@stephenboroody3049]

It’s a checkmate Starflite 21’ there are some for sale they pop up here and there.

[@Michael-fp9hu]

I've seen people spend thousands just to get 5 mph more. Ouch!

[@reidnmiller1]

Which boat ramp is this?

[@howard1484]

Holiday park everglades in Florida

[@ChainsawFPV]

Think you need a faster drone. Lol

[@RobertoRodriguez-bq1fu]

Where’s that lake .

[@howard1484]

It's not a lake but it's Holiday Park Everglades in Florida

[@GT-mn3bx]

Boat needs a 2.5 300 drag or a 2.5 280 Offshore. Not a fishing engine.

[@boatvibes]

Your smart

[@eugeneweeks3325]

They are not gremlins if you created the problems. You straight blew up your motor dude. Gremlins sneak up with no cause.