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Just so you guys know, these guys here know more about making a checkmate go fast than maybe anyone in the lower 48.

A Twin engine Checkmate against a Single engine Eliminator and they were running even? I have a single engine, 27' Nordic Thor that run 120 at desert Storm, i'll run you..👍😂

Respect. He knows how to drive. Hint of chine walk corrected quickly with just a slight correction of the wheel. Thats how its done.

assuming copyright prevents use of Carly Simon's "Anticipation" as soundtrack. .

Wow!

Last question, thanks for your help. How do you get on top of bow to drop anchor? There is no walkway on either side of the boat. I'm assuming through the hatch upfront and then partner passing anchor and chain to you over the windshield? I had to the same on my 31 Sonic SS that I sold in July 2023.

Looking to buy a Checkmate 253 (1998) with a 502 - live in Fort Lauderdale. Think this boat can handle seas 2-3 ft at 28 knots?

😍🥰 let’s see more of that sparkle black one !!!!

Pops gettin' after it!

Lets see more of that boat!

This is my all time favorite video now!!! He handled that chine walk like a boss!!!!

love taking my 253 to the islands! I need that steering wheel and column for my boat where did ya fine that set up ?

That kid knows how to drive

I'm pretty sure that drive of the eliminator was not expecting that. Probably thought you had a couple of stock small blocks.

BALLZOUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What’s y’all opinions on the single engine checkmates. Sold my donzi zx22 that went 73, but wantt something a little bigger with plans on a big single engine set up. Should I find a older 251 or how do the 253s compare?

I clearly need to work on my RBF - resting boat face

Wow...impressed that the driver lost his shades and still put the hammer down!

Love his cheeks flapping

The old man’s face

anyone else reminded of that clip where that bold guy hitting the ground with a strong force ?

the best :)

wtf is an elderly guy putting all those people at risk

Drag boats need to come out of the throttle slowly. Bow could come down while leaning to one side and hook left or right. Throw you into the side of the boat then out. That was a little dangerous. But still fun to watch.

I don't think is denture cream to hold up to another 10 miles an hour😂✌

Gosh dang y'all hauling ass heck that's faster than a lot of cars my ford ranger won't run that lol

How dudes get face-lifts

Plot twist: the old man dies just around 100 knots with the accelerator fully engaged

Im a sucker for a Checkmate! I love the way those boats look on and off the water. I hope I make it to a point in my life where 116mph makes me shake my head. Until then Im happy with my 50mph ski boat. Great video

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You can tell the speed by his face flapping

Almost hit 1g letting off!!! This was an awsome clip!!!! Poor lake people hahahahahahahahahaha

Is not easy

The old guy looks scared shitless while the young guy is like "let me check my phone"...🤣

I was waiting for the wind to plump out the old guys cheeks like a chipmunk.

Блин, я думал с деда лицо слетит. Если б его щеки так не парусили, то ещё +5км/ч удалось бы развить.

Close your mouth and your face might stay on

He got a face-lift, and that only comes at 100mph so it's real

Grandpa's skin flapping in the wind is awesome.

He should get down behind the windshield

Heh heh heh yessir he was doing a hundred and something no ifs ands or buts about it. Whoa!!!!👍😄👍😄

The old guys face skin was freaking me out, I was waiting for it to tear off.

Is that Hunter and Joe running from the truth?

I would give 0 confidence to this driver...

Массаж для щёк 😁

This boat needs an Arneson!!! You ran out of prop really quickly!

Pawpaw wasn’t happy with 116 lol 😂 . Love it I need 150 no less dammit

That was nuts! 👍

116mph on water is scary

Old man shook his head like nope that’s not fast enough