LOTO Shootout
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Originally Posted by vendetta
I live in Florida Do you think it's a good weekend to see loto for the first time and bring my boat?
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The only thing I would worry about is the weather that time of the year. It could be cold or raining and that is a long haul with a boat to sit and watch rain fall.
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Originally Posted by checkmate454mag
Any pictures?
You should consider running your boat in next year's shootout. I understand it is a long haul from NY, but many people come from CA and FL to participate and witness the event. You would have alot of Checkmate fans pulling for you. Checkmate had a strong presence in 2005 watching others race, but no boats participating. The class your boat would run V1M1 is competitive, however I am sure your boat would run with the best of them in your HP range. If you would like more info on the event you can visit www.lakeshootout.com
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RJBBC,
Yes it would be nice. I do have the means of getting there but I think it is just toooooooo far away from the East coast. My luck I would get there and break the drive the first day out.
Yes it would be nice. I do have the means of getting there but I think it is just toooooooo far away from the East coast. My luck I would get there and break the drive the first day out.
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Originally Posted by checkmate454mag
RJBBC,
Yes it would be nice. I do have the means of getting there but I think it is just toooooooo far away from the East coast. My luck I would get there and break the drive the first day out.![EEK!](/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Yes it would be nice. I do have the means of getting there but I think it is just toooooooo far away from the East coast. My luck I would get there and break the drive the first day out.
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Originally Posted by RJBBC
Chi-town Hustler was a good looking boat with a great name.
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Chi-Town Huslter used to be a Checkmate. 710hp - 253 Convincor. 91 mph
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Originally Posted by MarkSmith
I heard he is a dork.
Chi-Town Huslter used to be a Checkmate. 710hp - 253 Convincor. 91 mph
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Chi-Town Huslter used to be a Checkmate. 710hp - 253 Convincor. 91 mph
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Originally Posted by RJBBC
Good to see an old Checkmate owner chime in. How did you get 710hp out of your Checkmate? We are considering repowering our 454MAG or buying a cat, any recommendations?
Don't repower Checkmate unless you go stock Merc such as 500 or 525. Checkmates run out of boat.
Don't buy a small cat unless your nuts.
35 V-Fountain 38 Cig TG or 35/36 cat with stock power. Look at a boat purchase as a 3 year investment. Buy it and sell it in 3 years. The boats true cost is the difference in $.
Mark
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Originally Posted by MarkSmith
502 gen VI block, reworked & bench flowed the heads, Isky cam, B&M 6-71 Mega Blower, Nickerson 850 Hollys, MSD 7 series ignition,JE pistons, Corilla Rods, Lunati crank........
Don't repower Checkmate unless you go stock Merc such as 500 or 525. Checkmates run out of boat.
Don't buy a small cat unless your nuts.
35 V-Fountain 38 Cig TG or 35/36 cat with stock power. Look at a boat purchase as a 3 year investment. Buy it and sell it in 3 years. The boats true cost is the difference in $.
Mark
Don't repower Checkmate unless you go stock Merc such as 500 or 525. Checkmates run out of boat.
Don't buy a small cat unless your nuts.
35 V-Fountain 38 Cig TG or 35/36 cat with stock power. Look at a boat purchase as a 3 year investment. Buy it and sell it in 3 years. The boats true cost is the difference in $.
Mark
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