Both the Checkmate Pulsare 1600 BR 2012 and the Checkmate Pulsare 2400 BRX 2013 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 Pulsare 2400 BRX 2013 measures 24,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Checkmate Pulsare 1600 BR 2012 at 16,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Checkmate Pulsare 2400 BRX 2013 tips the scales at 2 200 lbs - 1 350 lbs less than the Checkmate Pulsare 1600 BR 2012 at 850 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 Checkmate Pulsare 1600 BR 2012 carries a rated maximum of 125 hp. Engine data for the Checkmate Pulsare 2400 BRX 2013 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Checkmate Pulsare 2400 BRX 2013 carries 63 gallons versus 12 gallons in the Checkmate Pulsare 1600 BR 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Checkmate Pulsare 2400 BRX 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Checkmate Pulsare 1600 BR 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Checkmate Pulsare 2400 BRX 2013 could be the deciding factor.