In this episode we talk about the paint, the jack plate, and some other hardware and rigging. The color is Porsche GT Silver Metallic, which is a really dark silver with a lot of depth.
Allison Grand Sport: Project 150, Gearcase Modification, Testing
I wish I had more time to run the Allison, and test a few more things. But, the good news is we did make one adjustment that made a difference, and the modification was directly related to our recent article about gearcases.
The Most Powerful Outboards: The Biggest Engines from Mercury, Yamaha, Seven, Suzuki and Evinrude
After getting back from the Miami boat show, my initial reaction is to write a bunch of articles and talk about the the show, and I did do that to an extent. But, what I really enjoy is looking back and absorbing what I saw, going through the interviews, and photos, then doing a deep dive into what is happening in the industry.
Project Activator Episode 14: Primer, Rub Rail, and Paint Change
In episode 14 of Project Activator, we look at the boat in tinted primer, and walk around talking about some of the details.
Miami International Boat Show 2019: An Overview
Another Miami Boat Show is in the books, and overall it was a great show. For this article, I want to provide a general overview, and look at some of the highlights. Miami is always a great place to see the latest and greatest, as well as see almost every kind of boat imaginable.
Gearcase Dynamics: Getting to the Point of your Lower Unit
Gearcase design is somewhat complicated, but in this article I want to talk about some key things that will help make you faster, safer, and more efficient
Project Activator Episode 13: Hull, Deck, Paint
In this episode, we talk about the deck being put back on the hull, and some of the details preparing for paint. The bulkheads were trimmed, and the deck was reinforced at the edges to be stronger and fit better.
Project 150: Testing the Allison Grand Sport
his is a summary of our latest testing of the Allison Grand Sport, with our Project 150 Mercury four stroke. Let’s call it a backyard 150R
Project Activator Episode 12: Final Paint Choice, Deck Repair, Jackplates
In Episode 12, we talk about grinding out the rotten core in the deck, final paint scheme, and some jackplate options.
Outboard Innovation: Ranking the Marine Engine Builders
Since we are now in 2019, let’s take a look at, and rank the most innovative outboard engine companies of the year, what they can do better, and look ahead at what we might see this year.
Speed Kills: The Definitive Review of the Don Aronow Biopic with John Travolta
This is a true crime film, but the biggest crime in this sorry excuse for a film was the script. The writing was even worse than the special effects, which is saying a great deal.
2000 21' Liberator: Refreshing a Classic Tunnel
When it comes to Liberator boats, Randy Corson has been selling, rigging and customizing them for a long time. Randy has been well known for his custom rigged Liberators and Checkmates out of his shop in Florida.
Testing the Top Sport Catamarans: Riding With Bob Teague
Speed on the Water released their November issue featuring the inaugural Sport Cat / Verado 400R Outboard Roundup, called “Killer Six Pack.” The article was important for several reasons. For one, it allowed some of the top builders to showcase their latest creations in one of the more exciting categories in performance boating.
Bad Boat Design: Your Living Room on the Water
In this article we will look at a few glaring design errors that are not only poorly thought out, but are outright dangerous.
The Ups and Downs of Jack Plates
When it comes to setting up your boat from scratch, or upgrading an older boat, you would be hard pressed to find a better investment than a quality jack plate.
Project Activator Episode 11: Blueprinting and Update
The good news is Project Activator is slowly moving forward, the bad news it has been delayed quite a bit in the last while. I apologize for that and hopefully I can get a video edited and up soon for Episode 11.
King of the Cut: Community Boat Racing at its Best
Everyone loves a good boat race, sanctioned or unsanctioned. To me, community events, or unsanctioned “races” always seem to capture the spirit of boat racing and are a throwback to how boat racing of all kinds started originally
A Classic Hydrostream Vector: A New Lease On Life
There is no surprise when young people get into fast boats, they gravitate toward the classic builders. And without exception, Hydrostream is a boat company that has captured so much interest over the years.
Built for Efficiency: An Allison Grand Sport Powered by a Mercury 150
On paper, this looks like an odd combination. Take Mercury Marines stock four stroke 150 HP, and pair it with one of the fastest sport boats ever made. But, when you really think about it, the Allison Grand Sport was built to be efficient, not just the fastest.
Can Stock Outboard Engines Bring Back Amateur Boat Racing? New Engines Are Better
One thing we have discovered at Wave to Wave, is that there is a huge amount of interest in all things outboard. From re-powers, outboard conversions, new boats, and everything in between, outboards are all the rage. Considering some feedback we get, it is apparent that there is a lack of organized amateur race events for amateurs.