July 2010
Hey race fans - some really fun news! We were recently asked to put the Checkmate Powerboat name on an ARCA race car. We will been seen on the #59 car, driven by Will Kimmel. Check out Will and the Checkmate car at Pocono Raceway this Saturday, July 31st. Speed Channel will carry the race at 3pm EST.
Enjoy!
Doug
June 2010
Exciting News to share! Checkmate Marine is introducing the all-new 2000 BRX this summer. This new creation is the latest thing to come from the Checkmate team and is going to be one of the hottest things in showrooms this boating season!
Here’s the details:
The sleek new 2000 BRX has redefined the words “20 foot runabout” with its oversized cockpit and performance that blows the competition away. The 2000 BRX has more storage, styling and user-friendly amenities than anything in its class. The high-end functional dash with its digital multi functional gauges is something you would be accustom to on a high-end sports car.
Our team has thought of everything on this new boat, right down to where the speakers and cup holders are placed! We’ve maintained our high standards on the new 2000 BRX by using the same quality materials and process we use on every Checkmate. Even after maintaining the high standards our customers demand, we are still able to bring this new model in at a great price of $29,995. And with a 115hp OptiMax.
Speaking of the horsepower, it not only helps makes it one of the fastest boats in it class, but it makes it great for water sports.
We didn’t choose to design a new Pulsare model just because we’ve been building the best performance outboard boats for over 45 years – we also did it because Outboards outperform, are more fuel-efficient and are less maintenance than most Sterndrive engines.
We’ve added photos of the boat (currently in-process at our Bucyrus, OH headquarters) to the website under ON THE MOVE: NEW PRODUCTS. Or look for constant updates on our Facebook page. Let us know what you think. We’re looking forward to sharing this with you all.
Doug
October 12, 2009
Thanks to all Checkmate loyal followers who responded to last months blog question....“should we offer the service of refurbishing boats?” I'm happy to report that due to an overwhelming positive response, Checkmate Marine will now offer this service to all Checkmate customers. Click on the OEM Refurb tab on the homepage of our website. There you will find all the
details you need to know to begin the refurb and repair program, along with a section to fill out and submit to us for an estimate.
Thanks again for your feedback! We look forward to working with you.
Doug
September 22, 2009
A question I received lately from a customer is “do you refurbish boats?” And yes, we do!
Over the past few years Checkmate has refurbished a handful of boats for long time Checkmate Marine customers. It’s a service offering we have talked about internally as something we wanted to do, but we never really promoted it to our core customer base. I’d like to know from our loyal followers, would a service such as refurbishing your Checkmate boat be something you’d like to see us do? Maybe your boat needs new seats, lights, trimwork, carpet, or updated gauges? For engine work, we can offer installation or rework (sorry, no engine repair). What do you think? I welcome your feedback, comments, or suggestions.
click here for our online poll
Look for an update in a future blog entry.
September 9, 2009
Hello! For those of you in the Atlantic City area, please stop by and check us out at the
Atlantic City Boat Show this weekend, September 11-13. On display will be the newest
addition to the Checkmate Marine lineup… the ZT275. This 27-foot ZT model is ideal for the performance boater looking for a more family friendly setting -- without sacrificing performance, quality and great looks. Come see for yourself what’s new at Checkmate Marine. We look forward to seeing you!
August 14, 2009
Hi. And welcome to my first entry into the world of ‘blogging.’ My intent here is to keep the Checkmate family of boaters informed of happenings here at Corporate, what plans we have for new products, where you can find us throughout the year, and, most importantly, to have some fun.
For those of you who don’t yet know me, let me first give you some background. In 2007 I acquired Checkmate Powerboats. At that time, Bill Combs, the former fearless leader here at Checkmate, was ready to step aside. Coincidentally, around the same time I was anxious to accept a new challenge in my life. Knowing I wanted to continue to work in the boating industry, it was to my delight that I found out Checkmate was in need of a new ‘fearless’ leader.
As the former founder of Baja Boats, I’ve always had a true love and enthusiasm for boating. At Checkmate, I will continue to channel all my energy, talent and resources into building exceptional sport boats. Checkmate already has an exceptional reputation for quality powerboats. My emphasis will be on design, construction, performance, integrity and value for our customers. Our hulls will continue to be 100% hand-laid construction and our refined running surfaces the most efficient in the industry. We will incorporate luxurious new interiors and a dazzling selection of contemporary graphic upgrades.
And speaking of upgrades, we have several. Check out the What’s New section on the web. You will find a variety of new products to choose from. We are excited to continue to offer stylish and powerful boats for families, sport lovers, and speed racers.
Second, I hope you enjoy the look of our website. We created it with you in mind. Have a comment or idea? Go to the Feedback page and tell us what you think. Or contact us directly. Our customers are our #1 priority and we’d welcome the chance to hear your thoughts.
Talk to you next month…If not sooner…
Doug Smith
Checkmate Marine Inc., President/CEO |
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