![]() They "legally" leased the molds from Cmate to build boats from. Howie, here is a good place for discussion on splashing. Hope this helps, and if you need to know more, let me know. I am 43 yrs old and have passed the factory alnmost every weekend every Summer on my way to Lake Erie the entire time.Įven back to when the were running factory OPC tunnel boats. The boat was 100% balsa core.Īll I did was paint it and replace the interior. I restored, re-rigged a '69 16' that sat out side un covered every day of its life untill I bought it. Box stock boats too, not one off light lay ups. ![]() There is a dealer about an hour from the factory, that has been a dealer since the early 70's used to make the O/B's fly but has changed with the times to I/O's.Īny how, he has taken one of every model 22' or bigger and made 100 MPH boats out of them. They will take as many HP's as you can afford. I know there are a lot of detracters on this board, but mostly because thet don't know what the hell they're talking about! Some of them are definately dated, but still a killer, bullet proof boat and a lot for the money. Never got caught up in the design of the week like a lot of builders. I give Combs a lot of credit for sticking to his guns. Used to hold a bunch of OPC endurance records as well as some OffShore. Went to I/O's in around mid 70's after plating with jets too. Spent the first 15 or so years concentrating almost entirely on O/B's. It’s crazy the response we’ve been getting.Started and still owned by the original owner, Bill Combs. ‘Hey man, so glad Checkmate is going toĬome back around and I’m a longtime owner and want to buy a new boat.’ I mean, “I’ve been getting text messages and phone calls andĮmails all throughout the day, every day. “They got a huge, almost like a cult-likeįollowing,” he said. The boating industry as the LoGiudice family.”Ĭaldwell feels there is pent up demand for Checkmate boatsĪnd is excited already by the response he’s received from previous and current He has the same work ethics and commitment to “After speaking to many people regarding the purchase of Checkmate’sĪssets, one individual stood out. “I have come to a decision that for Checkmate to advanceįorward in the industry, the company needs a new owner with a fresh, newĪpproach,” said Joe LoGiudice, former owner of Checkmate Powerboats, in a press Would nurture and grow the 57-year-old brand. Which offers powerboats under 30 feet, LoGiudice wanted to find an owner that Sales and marketing for Hustler Powerboats. On the Bucyrus production facility tripled, said Paul LoGiudice, director of Global Marine Power decided to sell Checkmate after the rent This back to the race circuit again and maybe putting Checkmate in the winner’s “Checkmate was founded on racing back in the ’60s,” Caldwell Vee Lite for the 2021 offshore racing season, returning to the company’s roots. Reportedly built about a dozen boats last year.Ĭaldwell said that Checkmate is planning to campaign a Super Quality but we’re going to try to use some newer techniques and newer practicesĪnd newer materials that hasn’t been used in a Checkmate before,” CaldwellĬheckmate offers 17 models but Caldwell plans to focus on justĪ few models the first year including the 2400 BRX, 260 Convincor and MX-2600. “They’ve always been built well, they’ve always had good They want to improve the fit and finish while offering an affordable sport boat Photo courtesy Checkmate Powerboatsįor Caldwell, one of his first priorities is to freshen aįew of the models by removing wood and upgrading the hardware. Checkmate Powerboats’ offerings are under 30 feet. Upholstery work willĬontinue in Bucyrus, Caldwell said. Will move to Caldwell’s facility in North Carolina. The boats were being built in Bucyrus, Ohio and production Own brand in case a contract runs out or they go with a different person toīuild or they take their stuff in-house,” Caldwell said. “I contract build, so this is a good way for us to get our Checkmate Powerboats will fit naturally into the production line. His company, Caldwell Marine Design, has contracts to build boats for Sea Cat Boats and other boat companies in the region. Global Marine’s Joe LoGiudice bought Checkmate Powerboats about seven years ago.Ĭaldwell has been in the marine industry for more than 20 years with experience at Fountain Powerboats and Correct Craft. Pete Caldwell, owner of Caldwell Marine Designs, purchased the assets in February from Global Marine Power Inc., which owns Hustler Powerboats. The new owner of Checkmate Powerboats is vowing to revive the legacy brand and moving production of the boats to Washington, North Carolina.
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