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Forum Announcements
This forum is for us to keep you informed with all the happenings of the forums. If we add a new exciting feature or make a change this is where you'll find out about it first.
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Front Page News
Articles and News from the "front page".
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Checkmate News
This is our Checkmate news forum. Topics include, official press release and company news, factory news, model reviews, models in development and more.
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Checkmate & Boating Events
Is there a Checkmate event, poker run or gathering happening in your area? Are you trying to organize one? Is there a boat show in your area? Post the details here and let everyone know about it!
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Checkmate Discussion Forums
Member Introductions
Are you new to the forum? Perhaps you've been a member for a while but just never posted on the forums. Whatever the case, why not drop in to our Member Introductions forum, introduce youself, and say hello!
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Play To Win!!
This is the general Checkmate discussion forum. Come on in and tell us all about your boat! If your topic doesn't fit into our other Checkmate related topics, then this is the place to put it!
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Powerplant Technical Discussions
This is our engine technical discussion forum. Powerplant types include outboard, I/O and Jet. Topics include repair and maintenance, modifications as well as others.
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Props, Setups & Rigging
This is our Checkmate setup forum. Topics include props, jackplates and setback, trim tabs, steering etc. This is also the forum to share your best setup tips and top speed numbers. So come on in and exchange setup details with your fellow members.
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Overhaulin'
This is our Checkmate maintenance, repair and customization forum. Topics include waxing, gelcoat maintenance and repair, interior care as well as complete restoration work. So whether you're completely restoring your Checkie from the stringers up, or simply looking a bit of advice on wax or somewhere in between! This would be the place for you.
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Worldwide Checkmate Chapters
Local Checkmate Chapters organized by area. If you would like a specific forum for your area, please post a request in the "Board Feedback" forum.
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Picture This
This is a forum where you can post those great pics of your Checkmate. Show & Tell your fellow members all about your beauty!
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Checks In Action!
This forum is for discussing and linking to all the great Checkmate videos members have created and uploaded to free hosting sites like Putfile and YouTube.com.
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Checkmate Clones & Splashes
This forum is for hulls designed by Checkmate but built by other manufacturers. Examples include Fantasy, Paradise, Baja, Panther and more!
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Non Checkmate Discussion Forums
Open Boating Forum
This is an open forum for all boating topics non Checkmate related. If you want to discuss your Hydrostream, Allison, bassboat, tinboat, jetski etc., then this would be the forum for you. You can also use this forum for discussing anything generally boating related and also for posting boating related announcements or notices.
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Boating Videos
This forum is for discussing and linking to Putfile and YouTube.com marine videos which are not Checkmate related.
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Vintage Boating
This is our non-Checkmate vintage (pre 1976) boating forum. Discussion topics include; wood boats, vintage glass boats, vintage motors and accessories.
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Trailers & Tow Vehicles
This is a forum for general discussion of boat trailers and tow vehicles. Topics including, trailer repair and maintenance, proper set up etc.
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The Dock
This is a members only off-topic forum, for non boating related discussions. Topics can include cars, sports, music etc.
Please do not post content which is; vulgar, racist, sexist, homophobic, or likely to offend others. Content which contravenes these rules will be promptly removed without notice.
Please do not post content which is; vulgar, racist, sexist, homophobic, or likely to offend others. Content which contravenes these rules will be promptly removed without notice.
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Supporting Vendor Listings!
This forum contains listings placed by the board's supporting vendors. All members can respond to threads, but only supporting vendors may start them.
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Checkmate Listings
This is our forum for listing Checkmates for sale or wanted. Please note that this forum is for member placed Checkmate listings only. For linking to non member listings such as eBay ads, please use our eBay, Internet & Other Listings Forum.
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Engines and Components
This forum is for listing outboard motors, inboard motors, drives and all engine related parts for sale and wanted. For all other non engine related parts, such as guages, jackplates, steering and interior parts etc., please use The Parts Department forum.
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Propellers
This is our forum for listing propellers for sale or wanted.
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The Parts Department
This is a our forum for listing miscellaneous marine related parts and items, for sale and wanted. Perhaps you're looking for a rare Checkmate part to finish your restoration? Or maybe you have something laying around in the garage that you might like to sell? If so, than this is the forum for you!
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Miscellaneous Listings
Member listings of miscellaneous items which do not fit into our other categories such as non Checkmate boat listings, autos, boat trailers etc.
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eBay, Internet & 3rd Party Listings
Have you found a Checkmate for sale, or other interesting item on eBay or elsewhere that you think your fellow members might be interested in? If so, then use this forum to link to the listing or provide the details of it.
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eBay Checkmate Listings
This forum is hosted by GiGi, our official Checkmate Posting Bot who is on the lookout "24/7", for Checkmate related listings on eBay. If GiGi finds a Checkmate related listing, she'll post it in this forum for you to "Check" out.
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Board Administration
Forum Feedback & Technical Support
Like the site? Hate the site? Encountering an error or bug? Have a suggestion? Do you need a little technical assistance? Come on in, this is the forum.
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I own a 1982 Checkmate Diplomat with a 150 merc Black Max. A few pictures attached. Very nice for a 41 year old boat. Very fast too...almost too fast for an old guy like me!