For Checkmate Powerboats and owner Pete Caldwell the last few years has been tumultuous to say the least
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The Fastest Single Engine Boats of 2021: 300R Powered 100 MPH Club
Years ago we did an extremely popular article called “The Fastest Single Engine Outboard Boats You Can Buy Now.” It was popular because everyone loves a quick single engine performance boat that can pull double duty as a family boat
Flying Again: Keeping a Checkmate Starliner in the Family
For Sam Nesius, the idea of selling his 1989 Checkmate Starliner changed when he was getting it ready to show to a potential buyer.
Checkmate Boats: The Next Move
On the first day of the Miami Boat Show I learned the good news that Checkmate Boats had been sold to Pete Caldwell of Caldwell Marine Designs
One of a Kind Checkmate: Repowering a 21 Pulsare with a Mercury ProXS
One of our readers has recently repowered a very unique Checkmate 21 Pulsare with a brand new Mercury 250 ProXS, let’s take a look.
Bill Combs and the Winning Formula of Checkmate Boats
Ohio has a unique history in performance boats but it would be impossible to talk about boats and Ohio, without mentioning Bill Combs and Checkmate Boats
Testing a 1997 Checkmate Pulsare 2100: An Oldie, But a Goodie
Checkmate boats has been a staple in the family performance boat game since 1963. Originally started by boat racer Bill Combs in Bucyrus Ohio, the company has laid it’s foundation in great design, value, and a variety of models
1975 Checkmate V-Mate: A Family Project
The great thing about restorations is it saves a cool boat from ending up in a garbage heap somewhere and allows it have a new lease on life. Another benefit is you end up with a project that often is a family venture and one where you make some friends along the way.
Donzi Classics: Stuck in the Past
First off, before the Donzi mafia comes to get me, let me be clear; I really like Donzi classics, there is no arguing about their place in boating history.
Offshore Resurgence: Are Big Outboards Better than Big V-8 Sterndrives?
A noticeable number of new midsize offshore boats and big lake performance boats are running outboards now.