According to the National Marine Manufacturers Assn. (NMMA), approximately 300,000 small powerboats were produced in the U.S. in 2003, with a total value of about $9 billion (USD). The vast majority ...

Fashion or function? If you've been around boats for a while, you may have seen these fashion statements pop up on the water.

What is a deep v boat? A lot of thought and planning goes into the design of a watercraft. Even small variations can make a significant difference in stability, speed, comfort, and handling. Nowhere ...

What is a cigarette boat? A cigarette boat is otherwise known as a go-fast boat, and for good reason: their planing hulls are designed to go faster than traditional speedboats, reaching speeds of over ...

Rockets and boats have more in common than you’d think, explains Ryan Cook. And while I get the feeling that he has made this point before, he’s also the guy who would know. Cook spent nearly a decade ...

The two catamarans zipping across San Francisco Bay in the America’s Cup finals each weighs about 163 tons less than America, the winning yacht in 1851 and namesake for sports’ oldest active trophy.

The ACY 67 features a dynamic profile emphasized by a sleek new house and bridge design with soft, flowing lines. Designed to be both fast and beautiful, the 67 features twin 1,925 hp Caterpillar C32 ...

FB Design is a manufacturer of fast boats used in high end marine markets. Its products include coastguard and military vessels, racing boats, as well as high speed leisure boats. Its demanding ...

The vessel Take Charge is powered by a 40-horsepower Flux Marine electric outboard, and charged with solar power. While the boat is in use, data is gathered using a “baseline usage device” to help ...