Kip, A Question For U...

[Chris]

Jim mentioned in his article for Scream, that you guys produce older model boats from time to time.

I was wondering what the smallest checkmate you produced is? I know the playmates were fairly small. Is it possible to still get one produced? I think it would be really cool to have a small mate, especially if it could be rigged with a modern curved low profile windshield. Can it be done?

[Kip Combs]

We sold the molds for the Playmate years ago.They were built as F-13 by Fantasy Boats it think for a few years...then Pleasure Marine bought them have no idea where they are now! Up until a few years ago we still had quite a few molds still around hear....we got rig of most of them a few years back ..no room to store them...so we crushed them at the landfill!

[175checkmate]

How are the "checkmate" letters put on the sides of the boats. Are they decals?
The old tri-mate 2 could you a set. Everyone that see's the boat can't belive its a checkmate.

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/avatars/rooster_3.jpg

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[Kip Combs]

175....they are decals...we still have some colors even for older models...contact my brother(Mike)@419-562-3881 he can let you know your options.

[175checkmate]

Thanks Kip

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/avatars/rooster_3.jpg

1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+

[Chris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Kip Combs:
We sold the molds for the Playmate years ago.They were built as F-13 by Fantasy Boats it think for a few years...then Pleasure Marine bought them have no idea where they are now! Up until a few years ago we still had quite a few molds still around hear....we got rig of most of them a few years back ..no room to store them...so we crushed them at the landfill!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> /infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif Ahh well...

[Scott_Loveless]

I guess the molds are still in use !

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Dec/200212225579342515302576.jpg

Paradise F-13 (http://www.paradisepowerboats.com/)

A couple of F-13s are on www.Boattrader.com (http://www.Boattrader.com)

[Chris]

Saweeeettttt! /infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

I gotta get me one of those!

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[JW]

Out the door with a 40 hp motor, fully rigged turn key. Anyone know???

Actually, I'd really like to know priced with a 75 hp and glass added to the transom to cope with the extra stress......

[This message was edited by JW on December 23, 2002 at 07:31 PM.]

[Chris]

My 60 Merc with power trim would look good on that! /infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

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[Z06]

That is one he!! of a boat man. Those graphics are sweet. Any info one it? Price, HP, Location? Now thats I boat I really like!

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Z06]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gifI found these pictures of some of those F13 boats. They look pretty sweet with their custom graphics. I have e-mailed the pics to Chris for him to put up...

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!

[Chris]

You mean these ones? http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif



http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Checkmates/F15.jpg

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[Chris]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Checkmates/F14.jpg

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[Chris]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Checkmates/F13.jpg

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[Z06]

http://www.checkmate-boats.com/6/ws/,s,8626072361/Graemlins/thumb.gifYeah, those are the ones... PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU COME ACROSS ONE IN CANADA!! http://www.checkmate-boats.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif
Thanks

Checkmates may not be the fastest boats on the water, but they are the nicest looking!