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.
White Hot STV Euro With Big Power and Big Numbers
If you spend anytime on Instagram and follow the performance boat tags, you have probably come across several popular accounts in the North East that showcase what single engine performance boating is all about
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.
Outboard Conversions: All Boats, All Budgets
One great thing about living in Florida for a boat enthusiast is you get to see almost every kind boat imaginable everyday.
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.
Hydrofoils, Electric and the Future of Boating Technology
Recently, there has been big news about electric boat startups, electric boat racing and electric powered hydrofoil boats.
Chaudron Powerboats Lands in Miami: Mercury Racing 300R Pushes the Pro S-25
After much anticipation the Chaudron Pro S-25 arrived in Miami a few weeks ago.
Mercury Racing 60R Powers the Skiff Market: A Hell's Bay Whipray Restored
When researching some performance reports for the Mercury Racing 60R, I came across Geoff Colmes’ re-powered classic Hell’s Bay Whipray
Outboard Showdown: Mercury and Yamaha 115 HP Comparison, Light is Good
Because of the popularity of our comparison articles, I thought it would be fun to do one for the best 115 HP outboards.
Mercury Marine Verado V12 600 HP: An Outboard Revolution of Technology and Features
After much anticipation the impressive Mercury Marine 600 HP V12 Verado is here.
Yamaha Pushes V6 Features, Suzuki Updates and Big Announcement for Mercury Marine: Features and Big Outboards for 2021
Although most boat shows were cancelled and the active ones were very different, there is quite a bit going in the marine industry.
The Fastest Single Engine Boats of 2021: 300R Powered 100 MPH Club
Years ago we did an extremely popular article called “The Fastest Single Engine Outboard Boats You Can Buy Now.” It was popular because everyone loves a quick single engine performance boat that can pull double duty as a family boat
Rage Powerboats: Reactivated
If there is one thing you realize when you talk to Mark Schnepf of Rage Powerboats, it is that he has never lost his passion for building hardcore offshore performance boats
Seven Marine: Innovative Outboard Startup, Market Creation and Corporate Strategy up in Smoke
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.