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Whalers don't have a drain plug due to being foam filled. A friend of mine had one he believed was heavier than a normal Whaler. We drilled a hole to install a drain plug and found the foam...

Don't you love this mentality. Get injured or killed trying to take someone's stuff they or their family will sue to still try to take that persons stuff. If you are injured or killed committing a...

I thought about looking at this boat but couldnt find anything to verify what the ad claims. Still might take a look if I can get the wife to agree on the possibality of getting it.

Boat was in the water today. No numbers yet but it looked good. There is a short video of it on the Checkmate forms.

Rewatched the 79 and 81 Daytona 500 on ESPN. That was real racing.

Looks like the shaft broke. Ive had one come off because I didnt pull on it before I went on the track. That will never happen again because I didnt enjoy the end result. Kinda like leaving the...

Was said to be slower then the 24 Skaters it was suppose to challange and it made a better race boat than pleasure boat. Pleasure boats are what keep the company running.

The boat was designed by George Linder and the wood plugs were built by Quest Marine. They made between 6-10 boat with one being I/O. The rest were twin Outboards. Would love to find where the...

The word is that Checkmate had another company design the mold. Supposed to have made one I/O and some outboard ones. He is asking too much for this one considering the shape it appears to be in.

According to NTSB it was caused by a drunk regular operator supervising an inexperienced operator.
http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/2010/MAB1001.pdf

I appreciate yours and Jims input and opinions about this boat. I'm making an offer to the owner pending a survey that clears the bulkheads, transom and stringers. Everything else, I believe I can...

FORD=First On Race Day Just ask Carl Edwards or John Force!

A survey is going to be my next move on this. - Ned

Thanks Jeff. Kinda what I was thanking. I know that this boat is running now and the owner appears to be up front with what he knows is needed. Ive always loved the early 80's Scarabs and...

You had the right range Jeff. He's asking $16,000 with the trailor.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions and observations.
Ned

66 F100 Shortbed
71 Mustang coupe with a modified 289
75 Camaro
80 Grand Prix
87 Mustang GT Wit T Tops
99 Town Car
99 F150 Extended cab Long Bed
Still have the Mustangs in storage waiting to...

I got another look at the boat Sunday. Several panels on the cabin bulkheads have to be replaced due to moisture. Hatches and some of the portholes appear to be leaking. Couldnt get behind the...

Thanks old377guy. I appreciate your knowledge these boats.

Ned

Yes. All my experience is in 16 to 18 foot Checkmates and mid 20 foot fishing/dive boats. Sorry about the confusion. Always wanted an offshore go fast and now the time is right. If I get to look...

Thanks to both of you. This will be my first big boat and know that it will be a project. Engines supposedly rebuilt two years ago with low hours and drives rebuilt about four years ago. Bulkhead...

Im looking at a 1980 38' Scarab. It has a staggared setup with 454 BBC, Velvet trans and TRS drives. Boat looks solid but needs some work. What do I need to look for and what should I be aware of...