Checkmate Powerboats Sold To Caldwell Marine Designs
 

Pete Caldwell of Caldwell Marine Designs is excited to be taking ownership of Checkmate Powerboats, and the team at Global Marine Power—the parent company of Hustler Powerboats—is excited for him.

https://speedonthewater.com/in-the-n...marine-designs

That's great news! Best of luck to Pete!

I Agree.

Yes, good news. I wish that were not leaving Ohio but a great name and boats live on.

Padraig

My first thought as well with respect to more job losses in an area that could do without that problem.

Being a Checkmate owner AND an Ohio resident, I hate to see the brand leaving where it's been since the 60's. However, this is better than the brand completely going away. I hope this guy does it right!!

My first boat; Checkmate Convincer Jet

My 1988 Vision.

Such a recognizable brand growing up in the Great Lakes area!! Best wishes to the new owners!!

I would see him selling to Iconic Marine If he cant make it, since there literally in his back yard and still dose or used to work for them