Since our budget doesn’t allow a proper engine shootout, where we would ideally take 3 matching boats and power them with the latest 150 HP outboards to see how they compare in every performance category, we’re going to cheat
Mercury Racing Specializes: Is the 60R a New Direction?
The 60R is cool because it is diminutive, it’s a genuine Mercury Racing engine, but it also might represent a new direction for Mercury Racing, specialty engines for all horsepower.
2020 Miami Boat Show Performance Boats and Engines Overview: Video
I compiled some footage from the show looking at all the performance boats and engines
The Economics of Small Boat Building
The question is, do the economics of building boats prevent smaller boats from being built? Let’s look at interesting small boats, boat prices and why boat building is so expensive
Electric Steering: The New Movement in Marine Innovation
When it comes to incremental change in the marine industry, one of the most curious is steering. When it comes to steering for outboards, not much has changed in the last 20+ years.
Cigarette 35 Outboard Conversion: Back in Business
Personally, I love an ambitious boat project. When it comes to boats, the sky’s the limit if you have the imagination
Old School Center Console Boats: Offshore on a Budget
There are some amazing old center console boats on the market that you can do a refresh on and be on the water for a budget
Miami Boat Show 2020 Highlights: The Biggest and Baddest Boats
The first day of the Miami Boat Show is always a combination of anticipation and fun.
Project Activator Running in Miami
After some preliminary testing I ended up getting some great drone footage in Miami. We lucked out and had an absolutely perfect day to run the 22 Activator
One of a Kind Checkmate: Repowering a 21 Pulsare with a Mercury ProXS
One of our readers has recently repowered a very unique Checkmate 21 Pulsare with a brand new Mercury 250 ProXS, let’s take a look.
Yamaha Marine: What's the Next Move for the Outboard Giant
Yamaha outboards are in a great position in 2020. Not so much from a product standpoint, but they are in a fantastic place for their next move.
Small Boats Make a Comeback: New Small Single Engine Boats of 2020
Right now, we are seeing a bit of a resurgence of single engine outboard boats. This phenomenon stems from the previous lack of boats available on the market and the proliferation of amazing outboards available.
Bill Combs and the Winning Formula of Checkmate Boats
Ohio has a unique history in performance boats but it would be impossible to talk about boats and Ohio, without mentioning Bill Combs and Checkmate Boats
Big Boats of 2019: Is Bigger Better?
Like most things in life, bigger isn’t always better but it sure is fun to make things bigger. For performance boats, I personally love small boats
Allison Grand Sport Test Update: The Mercury 150 Hits 80 MPH
After running the Grand Sport boat with a 28” Mercury Racing ProMax prop for a while, I decided to try the 30” ProMax prop again
The Top 225 Horsepower Outboards Available Now
When it comes choosing the right engine for your boat, obviously horsepower is a huge consideration but so are cost and features. In 2019 we have some great options, and although we complain about the lack of light true performance engines, a modern 200 to 300 horsepower outboard is as reliable and powerful as ever.
Crown Jewel Donzi Baby 14 Cruises Again
Like so many restorations we have featured, they are all a labor of love. Often there is a connection to the boat itself or sometimes it is a love for the boat brand
Howard Pipkorn and the Vision Behind Hydrostream
There is so much to say about Hydrostream boats that it might be next to impossible to get everything in one article. One thing is for sure though, not many boat companies were as identifiable and prolific as Howard Pipcorn’s Hydrostream boats.
Project Activator Episode 17: Running the Evinrude G2 250 HO, Propellers, and Finishing Touches
In Episode 17 of Project Activator, we look at installing the interior, running the Evinrude G2 for the first time
Outboard Offshore Sport Boats: The Next Big Thing in Performance Boats
Nothing is more clear in the marine industry and we’ve talked about it at length at Wave to Wave, outboards are dominating the market.