When I was growing up, not only was there a great number of manufacturers making 15’ to 22’ family performance boats from sterndrives to outboards but even mainstream manufacturers made performance oriented boats.
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Fast Boats are Good for Business: The Story of a Boat Building Genius
The Chris Craft story has many chapters, being such an old brand, but the era we will talk about is Chris Craft Industries of the late seventies and eighties. That is when boat building guru Richard “Dick” Genth was brought in to see if he could turn the company around.
Mercury Marine Wades Into the Future with new Electric Outboard: The 7.5E Avator
The electric vehicle revolution has taken a stronghold on the automotive world, but not the marine world
The DCB M37R is a New Era for the California Custom Boat Builder
If there is one boat company that universally stands out for its quality and incredible finish, it’s DCB of California
Is Yamaha the King of the V6 Outboard Market?
From early carbureted 2.6L engines, to the HPDI series and with the current four stroke 4.2L Vmax SHO, Yamaha is the king of the V6 right now.
Billionaire Boat Salesman: The Story of John Orin Edson and Bayliner Marine Corporation
When it comes to boats it’s really easy to make fun of brands like Bayliner, but if you go back to the origins of the company, you’ll find the story of a brand that was built on expert manufacturing and design prowess, with a true visionary at the helm who built an empire that eventually helped Brunswick Corporation become the marine powerhouse that it is today.
Micro Skiffs: Are These the Coolest Little Boats on the Water
Recently I have been enamored with small fishing skiffs and some are what I would call tiny boats. One of the coolest I’ve seen is the Solo Skiff, which is made in Florida
More Stock Outboard Racing Classes Would be Good for the Sport of Boat Racing
When I hear stories of racing from the old days from race veterans, one key component was the accessibility to racing.
Suzuki VS Honda: How do the Underdogs in the Marine Industry Outboard Market Compare?
Suzuki and Honda are underdogs in the marine industry, despite having massive parent companies behind them and being substantial automotive companies.
Miami International Boat Show 2022: The Ultimate Overview
Without question the most exciting boat show of the year is the Miami International Boat Show. Often, the Miami Show is used to launch new products and showcase the best of the best in the marine industry.
Bad Boat Design: Dual Consoles, Bowriders and Weight Distribution
Recently I drove a Boston Whaler 230 Vantage, a popular dual console from the storied brand, and like many boats in this category it commits a glaring design flaw
Center Console Boats: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
For the last couple of decades, the center console boat design has dominated in all boat segments and moved beyond its humble fishing roots to performance and luxury cruisers of all sizes
Baja Boats: The Iconic Performance Boat Brand is Fading
The story of Baja is as colorful and interesting as any story in the boat industry, which is full of entrepreneurs that have come and gone.
Has the Marine Industry Gone Overboard With Outboards?
We all know the demand for outboards is overwhelming right now. And if you have tried to repower a boat or even order a new boat with a larger outboard, the manufacturers are having trouble meeting demand.
The Chaudron Pro S-25 Heads North
Last month we sent the Chaudron Pro S-25 up North to New Jersey to its new home. Although I would have loved to run it more, I had to be mindful of not putting too many hours on it, while also getting the video done and some preliminary testing
Mercury Marine Pro XS: A Simple Improvement For the Popular Line of Engines
There is no doubt that the Mercury Marine transition to four stroke engines was done with great execution and the complete platform shift to the 3.4L V6 and 4.6L V8 outboards was the most dramatic, covering 175 HP to 450 HP.
Are Sterndrives Dead? What's Next for the Revolutionary Propulsion System
When it comes to the marine market, is the future of sterndrive power in peril?
Can This Scarab Sprint Run Again?
If there is one thing I miss about boats from the nineties it is that there were quite a few neat little affordable sport boats.
Why I Started an Online Boat Auction: Boats on Blocks
About two years ago I decided to start Boats on Blocks, an online boat auction marketplace. Being a car enthusiast, I loved watching sites like Bring a Trailer and remember going to all sorts of car auctions over the years.
The Best Bargains on the Water: Midsize Sterndrive Sportboats
In a world where outboard powered boats dominate new boat sales and engine manufacturers are accelerating the horsepower race with big outboards, we seem to have forgotten about sterndrive power.