Velocity Powerboats Acquires Checkmate
By Gregg Mansfield
Florida-based Velocity Powerboats has acquired Checkmate Powerboats, continuing production of the storied performance-boat brand.
Velocity owner Scott McCormick and Checkmate owner Pete Caldwell...
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Under the hatch of this Formula 350 were some of the smoothest shifting drives, the industry has seen, the Ilmor Marine One Drives.
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