I feel like the nineties was a heyday for boat design. Don’t get me wrong, the sixties and seventies had some of the most game changing design revolutions in boat history, but the 90s boats became more modern, as the competition was fierce
John Travolta Plays a Persona of Don Aronow in New Film Called "Speed Kills"
John Travolta's biopic on Don Aronow, or "Ben Aronoff" in the film, is set to release August 16, 2018. The film is directed by Jodi Scurfield.
10 Questions With Darris Allison
In the performance boat world there are many brands and builders that have come and gone but if you were to pick one boat company that has continuously pushed the envelope in design and performance, it is Allison Boats.
Project Activator Episode 6: Bulkheads and New Engine Choices
This week on Project Activator we talk about the bulkheads being installed, the notch in the transom and if we will fill it or not. We also talk about some of the new Mercury Marine engines.
Mercury Racing: The 250 and 300 Get Bigger
After much anticipation, Mercury Racing has introduced two new outboards that replace the long running 250XS and 300XS. Based off the Mercury Marine V8 Four Stroke technology, these engines differentiate in a few key areas.
Building a Custom Interior for a 32' Doug Wright
Daryll was mentored by Don, and over time, the company evolved from furniture and auto upholstery to more custom work, including custom boat interiors.
Bob's Machine Nose Cone Install
Proudly made in the USA, we want to take a look at some of the unique products that come out of the Bob's Machine factory in Florida and document a factory nose cone install.
Project Activator Episode 4: Paint
In this episode of Project Activator, we look at different ideas for paint colors and design.
Essential Reading for Performance Boaters: Books
One of the greatest thing about boating is that no matter what kind powerboat you are into, there is always something to learn about design, setup and new technology.
A Stolen Corvette: And the Bandit
There is an old story floating around the boating world that involves one of the most iconic cars that GM has ever produced, the original Corvette ZR-1.
Project Activator Episode 3: Material
In this episode we go over Coosa Composites high density polyurethane closed cell foam structural panels
Midsize Outboard Engines: New Models, More Power
Even though most performance boaters are looking for the most power possible on their hull, I get more excited about balance and efficiency.
Project Activator Episode 2: Engine Choices
In this episode of Project Activator we talk about some of the engines available and narrow it down to three choices.
The Cats: New Outboard Tunnels Taking Over
For performance boats the big eye opener is the proliferation of outboard tunnels of all sizes, with the 28’ to 36 size being extremely popular. Why is that?
Material Innovation: Composites
In this article, we are were fortunate enough to ask Jean Pierre Mouligne, from Gurit, a global leader in composite materials, some questions about some of their marine products. We talk about a new breakthrough technology that is very exciting for builders, some features and benefits of modern core materials as well as their application.
Project Activator: Introduction
With great excitement, we are announcing our own restoration project: Project Activator. After careful consideration and lots of tire kicking, we finally found our boat. We have acquired a 1990 22 Activator that is in need of some serious help.
Precision Handling: Lower Units, Mounts, Steering
One of the biggest safety and performance considerations for any high performance boat is high speed handling, and although the hull design is critical to handling, the setup is vital
Bad Boat Design: Why Family Boats are Horrible
After being back from the recent Miami Boat Show and sobering up, finding my pants and gathering my thoughts, I wanted to write about bad boat design. There are several serious design flaws that I see that are most prevalent in family type boats from major manufacturers