Speed Girl, THANK YOU!!! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! This is not the same layup or set up as any of the previous boats built from this mold, which is all one. I am not speculating any speeds until the boat hits the water next month. I will post on facts and not my personal beliefs or thoughts on what it will run. There were many issues with the Chief set up that could be fixed and have been on this boat. Stay tuned for the real story on this CHECKMATE.

P.S. I am a young guy myself getting into this and do not know many people on the forum. If I was someone with years of success and experience in this industry I would surely not make a first impression on someone like myself as a lot of guys have on here. Guys like me are the future of this industry.....just sayin this won't be the only project........

+1 just stay focussed... I personally like the boat, the old school look..and look forward to the bottom changes and what you did when finished. Very interesting project...Good Luck. Jeff

Well, that's good to hear that you fixed many of the Chief's issues before building the Punisher. Looking forward to the video's of your Checkmate.
Best wishes
Ed

+1

Havent read all 22 pages but i like it. Sharp looking boat

Maybe "entry level" for a boat of this size but I think a true entry level boat would need to be a single engine & under 30' and around $100,000.

I know this got lost in the mmmmmmm discussion.

Don't waste your time.

Dont let a couple keyboard jockeys discourage you, there are some good people here on OSO.

Looking forward to seeing it done, it was covered up last time I was out there. Will we see it at the Casino on Kelleys this summer?

Thank you Jeff. I was getting frustrated with all the off topic nonsense and bickering...I've owned boats for over 25 years now. I ran a Fountain, Hustler, Velocity, Mariah, Active Thunder dealer in the 1990's and worked as Active Thunder's factory rep til 2000. I've owned many boats both big and small including Sea Rays, Velocitys, Fountains, Talons, Sleekcrafts, Hydrostreams, Scouts, and Checkmates. I can honestly say that I respect and admire Checkmate's product line. They've been in business for over 40 years and until recently were owned by the Combs family who built the company with a lot of hard work and pride. I've had many conversations with both Mike and Kip Combs and they were always helpful during my restoration projects. Their boats, glasswork, moldwork, and performance have always been great and priced affordably. I'm on my 3rd Checkmate right now and currently buying a very rare Checkmate 2800SX outboard. There were only a handful built and raced in the mid/late 80's with the cockpit moved aft and splashwell built for mounting outboards. I can't help but applaud Checkmate for taking on this project and I'm sure alot of good will become of it. It will bring an entire new market buyer into Checkmate's dealerships and broaden their product line. I wish you the best with your new boat and I'm looking forward to seeing the completed project!