Back in June, Matt Trulio and Jason Johnson from Speed on the Water, announced the inaugural speedonthewater.com / Mercury Racing Verado 400R Sport Catamaran Roundup, taking place on August 23.
Laser LTV: A Retro Restoration of a Classic
This restoration feature of this Laser LTV is great for multiple reasons, it features a very cool boat, and it was restored by someone who was born into boats, or as the owner Kody Paul himself said, “I”ve been boating and snowmobiling since I was able to speak.”
Mod VP Boats are Awesome and You Should Buy One
If there is one class of boats that is a little confusing on the surface, it is the Mod VP class. Boats that are considered “Mod VP” boats are basically boats of varying hull designs that competed in a class sanctioned by the APBA in 1981
Project Activator Episode 9: Fuel Tank and Floor Installation
In episode 9 of project activator, we look at the installation of the fuel tank, and the Coosa floor. Plus, we talk about the hardware we ordered and how we changed our mind on the gauges.
Dashboard Bling: An Overview of Marine Gauges
Whether you are custom rigging a new boat, simply updating an older boat or finishing a restoration project, gauges are a great way to add style with functionality
Project Activator Episode 8: Hardware, Parts and Colors
After a bit of a delay with Project Activator, we are back.
Classic Midsize Sport Boats: Performance and Design from the Nineties
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