Just got my first Checkmate 24 BRX bowrider

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WILDMAN

Discussion Starter · Jun 19, 2008

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I got my first BRX 24 bowrider in yesterday. Brand new model from Checkmate. I already have it all rigged with a new MERC 300XS. This is the BADDEST bowrider anyone is ever gonna see! I'm no bowrider guy, but this boat is COOL! Here's some pics. Here it is at 1:00pm yesterday.

The Merc is waitin for it's new home!

I got Eric to climb in under the dash to hook up some hydraulic steering. Skinny little *******, ain't he!

Tons of storage up front. Also lots of storage under each console

Behind the back seat is storage and brackets for a wakeboard and skis

Big storage under the back seat too.

Passenger cooler locks in and is easily removed

Speaker pod and drink holders

Lots of room up front

Dino wheel and Kiekhiefer controls

Anchor and rope locker up front

I get these custom setback bracket made for my boats

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DonMan

· #2 · Jun 19, 2008

What kind of speeds ?

Any data on fuel efficiency ?

Fuel tank capacity ?

WILDMAN

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 19, 2008

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It will run in the 70's. I just rigged a new 24 closed deck last week and it ran 77.4 first time out. It gets about 5 mpg at 40-50 mph. Holds 63 gallons. This one id $56K as shown. I still have the red 40 ounce snap-in carpet and rear ladder coming. Here's pics of the boat done this afternoon.

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just me p22

· #4 · Jun 19, 2008

Wow!!! i'm not sure, but i think i like it , maybe a lot :a4:

Horse power

· #5 · Jun 19, 2008

Thats a sharp boat.

Red Stripe

· #6 · Jun 19, 2008

yeah, thats sharp for sure!

danh63

· #7 · Jun 19, 2008

good looking boat

blkkat

· #8 · Jun 19, 2008

that thing is awesome :cheers: probably one of the best interiors I've ever scene on a mate!! I'm curious how does the cooler keep from bouncing out of that recess though?

WILDMAN

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jun 19, 2008

The cooler insert is made for that cooler. It locks into place and removes easily. The sun was'nt out, but the light gray is actually all silver metalflake.

275Boss

· #10 · Jun 19, 2008

Wildman,

I drove 6 hours to Connecticut (Diamond Marine) to look at a 2400 closed bow in the same colors as the BRX.

Questions, will the closed bow version be available with the interior liner and Zero Effort controls such as the BRX? Any chance of eliminating the motor well?

I didn't care for the whole interior being carpeted like the one I saw. I'm hoping in the near future they provide a liner for the closed bow version with snap in carpet.

RSCHAP1

· #11 · Jun 19, 2008

Awesome. Is that a new model OB for Merc? I am thinking the changes at Checkmate are for the better!!
Liking the new stuff!

WILDMAN

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jun 19, 2008

No innerlinner is planned right now for the closed bow. I have two closed bows with the Pirrelli flooring-snap-in carpet. My 24's are also $5k-$10K cheaper than Diamond Marines. I can order you one.

275Boss said:
Wildman,

I drove 6 hours to Connecticut (Diamond Marine) to look at a 2400 closed bow in the same colors as the BRX.

Questions, will the closed bow version be available with the interior liner and Zero Effort controls such as the BRX? Any chance of eliminating the motor well?

I didn't care for the whole interior being carpeted like the one I saw. I'm hoping in the near future they provide a liner for the closed bow version with snap in carpet.

Mr. Demeanor

· #13 · Jun 19, 2008

What prop is that. Looks big but might be the angle?

Schweitz58

· #14 · Jun 20, 2008

Very sharp boat - I love the new Checkmates.

DonMan

· #15 · Jun 20, 2008

I`m impressed. 2 thumbs up !

H8tank

· #16 · Jun 20, 2008

Very, very nice!

WILDMAN

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jun 26, 2008

Ran the boat today. Plane instantly with zero slip. After breakin, it ran 72.8 mph. No chinewalk whatsoever. I could turn it full lock and it never lost bite. Handles awesome! Prop was a 25" Trophy turning 6000 rpm.

blackhawk

· #18 · Jun 26, 2008

I like it!

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