Great, couldn't remember how it was setup down there. Thought they were tied into one of the checkmate buildings.

Looked over on the CM forum, it sounds like they are calling it a hiatus and plan to restart production at the end of June, but I suppose only time will tell.

Looking at the MSRP on their website, I can't believe how much new boats are going for.

What checkmate forum>?

Doors closed buildings empty molds spread all over .

http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/index.php

Employee's told to remove personal items...does not sound good.

Hate to hear this. Thought things were going ok over there

That plan to build restyled Bajas as Checkmates was terrible. Sadly the 41/42 Apache looks like it will be an orphan like the Chief boat.

I liked their 24 BRX with the 300 ob......

Two of the first boats I ever owned were used Checkmates. Damn fine boats. The people at Checkmate were wonderful to work with and super helpful and friendly towards there old and new customers. I very sad to hear they might be going out of business.

These sentences sum up the state of the industry.

None of my peers (Early 30's - Decent income - few or no kids yet) are buying new boats.