Because of the nature of boat building, there has always been an issue of copying designs. This is simply because it is much easier to make a mold from an existing boat than making a new plug with a novel design
Chaudron Pro S-22: A Capable Dynamic Performance Boat
When it comes to most performance boats there is always a compromise when it comes to the most important variables. Speed, rough water capability, price, quality and practicality.
Performance Boat Revolution: What Happened to the Affordable Performance Boat?
When I was growing up, not only was there a great number of manufacturers making 15’ to 22’ family performance boats from sterndrives to outboards but even mainstream manufacturers made performance oriented boats.
The Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge: A New Racing and Exhibition Weekend for All Racing Classes
in addition to the new engine launch there was one more thing announced that some people overlooked and it was an event Mercury Racing will be putting on called the Midwest Challenge
Fast Boats are Good for Business: The Story of a Boat Building Genius
The Chris Craft story has many chapters, being such an old brand, but the era we will talk about is Chris Craft Industries of the late seventies and eighties. That is when boat building guru Richard “Dick” Genth was brought in to see if he could turn the company around.
Mercury Racing Launches the Incredible V10 400R: Big Power and Big Features
With an amazing 50th anniversary party in Miami, Mercury Racing revealed the new 5.7L V10 400R. This isn’t just another engine launch though
Yamaha Gets Bigger and Better: New Look 4 Cylinder Outboards and 450 XTO
Yamaha Marine continues to improve their outboard lineup by building on what’s working and having the design and features of the big engines trickle down to the smaller ones
Mercury Marine Wades Into the Future with new Electric Outboard: The 7.5E Avator
The electric vehicle revolution has taken a stronghold on the automotive world, but not the marine world
This Scorpion is Deadly: Another Vintage Sport Boat Saved With an Epic Restoration
The fact that we have featured quite a few George Linder designed 21 Challenger, Shadow and others is a testament to the design and the appeal for boats in that size range.
Mercury Marine Goes Big With V10 Verado Outboard: Displacement, Power, and Features
When the first generation Verado launched in 2004 it was new in every way. Not only was it a four stroke, it was a supercharged 2.6L inline 6 cylinder
Mercury Racing 565 vs Ilmor MV8 570: These Popular Engines Battle for Sport Boat Bragging Rights
With outboards taking over the small and mid size sport boat game, it is refreshing to know that there are some incredible options for those of us who prefer sterndrive power
The DCB M37R is a New Era for the California Custom Boat Builder
If there is one boat company that universally stands out for its quality and incredible finish, it’s DCB of California
Is Yamaha the King of the V6 Outboard Market?
From early carbureted 2.6L engines, to the HPDI series and with the current four stroke 4.2L Vmax SHO, Yamaha is the king of the V6 right now.
Vision Marine Technologies and Shaun Torrente Amp Up the Electric Speed Boat Record
Right before the Lake of the Ozark Shootout this year, there were a few teasers online about an electric boat that was to take a shot at the electric speed record
Billionaire Boat Salesman: The Story of John Orin Edson and Bayliner Marine Corporation
When it comes to boats it’s really easy to make fun of brands like Bayliner, but if you go back to the origins of the company, you’ll find the story of a brand that was built on expert manufacturing and design prowess, with a true visionary at the helm who built an empire that eventually helped Brunswick Corporation become the marine powerhouse that it is today.
Comparing the Mercury Racing 60R and Formula Race on a Tuff 16: What is the Best 60 HP Outboard?
In the world of high performance boats we often overlook the little engines and boats but because I’m obsessed and really love small efficient boats, we’re going to look at a great comparison between two neat little engines on one of the coolest little boats ever made, the Tuff 16
Can this old Baja be the Budget Boat of your Dreams?
One thing that I hope has always been apparent with my articles is that we appreciate the budget boater. With boats, especially performance boats, it’s easy to get carried away and only report and test the expensive exotic boats
Tiller Boat Company: Building Mini Performance Boats for Maximum Fun
When it comes to getting on the water, let’s face it, the cost of boats is a factor. But I’ve said it before, the size of the boat and the money spent don’t correlate with how much fun you can have.
Burning Hot Wellcraft Nova Spyder 230: Bargain Sport Boat
When it comes to deals on the water these days, it’s almost impossible to find
Micro Skiffs: Are These the Coolest Little Boats on the Water
Recently I have been enamored with small fishing skiffs and some are what I would call tiny boats. One of the coolest I’ve seen is the Solo Skiff, which is made in Florida