When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Checkmate Convincor 300 2012 and the Checkmate Pulsare 1850 BR 2012 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 300 2012 measures 29,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 11,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Checkmate Pulsare 1850 BR 2012 at 18,6 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Checkmate Pulsare 1850 BR 2012 tips the scales at 1 415 lbs — 1 362 lbs less than the Checkmate Convincor 300 2012 at 53 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 425 hp, the Checkmate Convincor 300 2012 has a 250-hp advantage over the Checkmate Pulsare 1850 BR 2012's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Checkmate Pulsare 1850 BR 2012 carries 32 gallons versus 13 gallons in the Checkmate Convincor 300 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Checkmate Convincor 300 2012 at 29,7 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Checkmate Pulsare 1850 BR 2012 at 18,6 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.