When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Checkmate Convincor 260 2013 and the Checkmate Pulsare 2400 2010 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Checkmate Convincor 260 2013 measures 28,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Checkmate Pulsare 2400 2010 at 24,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Checkmate Convincor 260 2013 tips the scales at 434 lbs — 432 lbs more than the Checkmate Pulsare 2400 2010 at 2 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Bottom line: The Checkmate Convincor 260 2013 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Checkmate Pulsare 2400 2010 at 24,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.