I remember hearing the buzz before the 2011 Miami Boat Show about a new supercharged V8 from a new company called Seven Marine and in my recollection it sounded ridiculous.
The Best 200 HP Outboards Roundup: Mercury, Yamaha and Suzuki
A while ago we did a complete 150 HP showdown and it wan incredibly popular article. We took complete tests of all the top 150s and compared them, as best we could, with two bass boats that were very similar.
Lavey Craft 2750 NuEra: An Enthusiasts Speedboat
The first time I met Ray Lee was at the Miami Boat Show a few years ago and since then I have run into him at various boat events over the years.
The Best 300 HP Outboard: No Contest
When you are looking at a new 300 HP outboard with a 20” midsection you only have two manufacturers to choose from; Mercury Marine and Suzuki.
Does Formula Boats Still Have the Winning Formula?
The Formula boat brand has enjoyed having an incredibly long lasting reputation for quality and design in luxury performance boats.
Velocity Powerboats Moving Forward: New Builds for the Famed Brand
The boating world has created many legendary brands over the years but there are only a few that have stood the test of time.
Mercury Racing 360 APX: A New Competition Engine and New Direction
The most exciting part of Mercury Racing’s latest announcement, the new competition 360 APX Competition, is not the engine itself but what it means for the future of Racing engines along with potential consumer performance engines.
Custom Tuff 28: Mercury Racing Powered Ultimate Sport Boat
When it comes to sport boats and boats in general, bigger isn’t always better but there is usually a perfect size. For a twin engine outboard sport boat, I think 28 might be the perfect size
Chaudron Pro S-25: A Killer Single Engine Sport Boat
On the unique island of Malta there is an ambitious boat builder that has carried on a family tradition of designing and building championship race and pleasure boats.
Suzuki Marine: Outboard Market Share and the Future
Mercury Marine and Yamaha Marine dominate the American market but it’s hard not to notice the emergence of Suzuki in the past decade.
Repower on a Budget: Modern Outboard Engine Power
When it comes to performance boats and engines, nothing really comes cheap. Sometimes when you have a great boat you’ve had for a long time or found a great deal on one, there usually comes a time when you have to repower.
Armada B-28: The Original Bat Boat
When it comes to rare race boats, there aren’t many that are as jaw dropping in design as the Ocke Mannerfelt designed B-28 boats.
The Case for a Mercury Racing V6 Outboard
Let me start by saying what an amazing group the team at Mercury Racing is. When it comes to the marine business, especially on the engine side, there is hardly a more dedicated group of enthusiasts that not only push the envelope for performance but also constructed an extremely viable business segment for Mercury Marine.
21 Eliminator Daytona Kaama Drive: Vintage Lake Hot Rod
For Ray Plasch it was almost love at first sight. He was looking for a boats and wanted something performance orientated
Phantom 25: Modern Outboard Power for a Classic Offshore Sport Boat
We have readers from all over the globe and quite a few from Norther Europe; Norway, Sweden and Finland. As a result, I connected with a reader from Norway named Toffen who owns a beautiful original Phantom 25’
Could This Donzi 16 be Sweet Again?
A while ago we did an article about converting older sterndrives to outboard. Not every boat is a good candidate but there are many that are pretty good. With semi custom brackets, you can integrate an outboard and get the benefit of setback and a swim platform all in one
The Tuff 24 and Mercury Racing 300R: Prepare for Takeoff
Right now, the newest and greatest 24’ on the market is the Tuff 24. Let’s take a look at their latest creation and how it pairs with the Mercury Racing 300R.
Bringing an Old Cat Home: Classic Single Engine Sport Cats
Everyone likes a good deal and when it comes to boats I love a great deal. Boating and especially performance boating is not always synonymous with deals or budgets though.
The Top Twin Engine Outboard Sport Boats: Midsize V Hulls That Fly
In a sense, twin outboard sport boats are a sweet spot for value, performance and practicality
The Ultimate 250 HP Setup: Outboard Hot Rods from Mercury and Yamaha
Whether you have a fast single engine V hull, a bass boat or even a performance bay boat, a 250 HP covers a lot of ground while being priced very well and the ability to upgrade with aftermarket parts.