Checkmate boats

**apexfx** · 12-29-2022, 07:26 PM

to bad Tuff has no Bowriders.

**Greg G** · 12-29-2022, 09:49 PM

Tuff will not build a bowrider and the wait for the new 20 is 4-5 years.

**apexfx** · 12-30-2022, 12:01 AM

this is interesting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV5QViMZh8M

**xskid1** · 12-30-2022, 12:36 AM

i still have mine that i bought new in 1985, went to factory and picked it up, real nice boats.

**David** · 12-30-2022, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by mragu

So I could have a metalflake v king built? With the original windshield? What type of bump rail?

I don’t know what John has for windshields and rub rails. Do you want his contact info?

**Instigator** · 12-30-2022, 06:44 AM

That sir, is bad asssss!

Originally Posted by xskid1

i still have mine that i bought new in 1985, went to factory and picked it up, real nice boats.

**mragu** · 12-30-2022, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by David

I don’t know what John has for windshields and rub rails. Do you want his contact info?

that would be great

**apexfx** · 12-30-2022, 09:06 AM

very nice

**HydroSkreamin** · 12-30-2022, 12:35 PM

I think you’re stuck with a SeaRay if you want an outboard open bow (OBOB??)

Here’s the 190:
https://www.marinemax.com/boats-for-...ne-inc/6054811

Here’s the 210:
https://www.marinemax.com/boats-for-...ne-inc/6054821

**apexfx** · 12-30-2022, 01:34 PM

hopefully find newer Checkmate one day

**Pulsare2400** · 12-30-2022, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by apexfx

hopefully find newer Checkmate one day

There was a boat company, I believe in Ajax, Ontario that built "Panther" boats. They were using Checkmate molds to build those. I don't know if they are still in business but you might be able to find a Canadian "Panther" in good condition?

**StubbyCheck** · 12-31-2022, 09:35 AM

The Panthers were built in Pefferlaw by Quinn’s Marine, and they haven’t built boats in a very long time. Also, I don’t believe they ever built a bowrider. Your best bet is to hold on and wait for a open bow Checky. I spent well over a year looking for mine.

**Greg G** · 12-31-2022, 09:44 AM

This one looks like a fit ........

https://gulfport.craigslist.org/boa/...559650737.html

**Greg G** · 12-31-2022, 10:00 AM

Here is another option .........

https://mohave.craigslist.org/boa/7567444480.html

**Pulsare2400** · 12-31-2022, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Greg G

Here is another option .........

https://mohave.craigslist.org/boa/7567444480.html

I am not familiar with the "Scorpion" boats and their performance and build quality.
That being said, a 2022, with a 300R with 2 hours, that is a deal. A similar size Velocity with a 300R will run around 80 mph and it costs around $125K!