2024 Checkmate Powerboats 2400 BRX

The relaunched 2400 BRX Sport boat delivers a lot for the price. 

By: Gregg Mansfield

The 2400 BRX delivers a lot of boat for the money and includes standard features that are often options on new 24-foot performance boats. Checkmate delivers a 70-mph, semi-custom sport boat that is the essence of performance boating. 

Checkmate updated the 2400 BRX’s running surface to improve higher-speed handling prior to relaunching the model in 2023. 

The 2400 BRX cruises comfortably at about 32 mph with the 300-hp outboard turning 3,500 rpm and delivering an impressive 3.9 mpg. Bump the throttle up to 5,000 rpm and the V-bottom was running 55 mph and getting 2.7 mpg.

Base power for the 2400 BRX is a Mercury Marine 250 PRO XS and Checkmate offers a single outboard up to the Mercury Racing 500R. With 500 horsepower on the transom, the 2400 BRX is expected to top 90 mph. 

Checkmate Power Boats modernized the 2400 BRX interior with a new wraparound windshield and upgraded fabrics. What Checkmate offers as standard equipment on the 2400 BRX is often optional equipment on competitor boats in the same size range.

For example, Checkmate includes a 10-inch hydraulic jack plate, LED cupholders and a dual boarding ladder as standard equipment. The only options available on the 2400 BRX are custom paint graphics, an upgraded stereo system with additional speakers and amp, bow filler cushions, underwater lights, and soft-step flooring. Buyers basically must pick the graphics and the power plant.

The helm features a Mercury VesselView but is available with Livorsi Marine gauges with bezels to match cockpit seating trim. 

A hinged windshield opens allowing access to the U-shape seating in the bow. Checkmate included well-padded, forward-facing backrests and abundant stowage under the seats. Cut outs in the gunwale have cupholders and there were four grab handles in the bow for passengers to hold onto while underway. An optional filler cushion can be used to create a large sun pad.

The 2400 BRX has no wood with Checkmate using Coosa and Penske composite boards and high-density foam in the build. Checkmate upgraded the epoxy and boats are vacuum bagged for added strength and to reduce weight. 

Checkmate deserves credit for building an entry-level sport boat to bring a new generation to performance boating. The relaunched 2400 BRX delivers style and performance for a price rarely found for a new sport boat.

Stax Performance Marine located in Brockville, ON, has recently signed on as the exclusive Canadian dealer.

Specifications

LOA to Transom: 24 ft
Beam: 8 ft 3 in
Weight: 2,400 lbs
Fuel: 60 gal.
Deadrise: 22 degrees
MSRP (as tested): $133,099 USD

For more information: www.checkmatepowerboats.net