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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fashion or function? With boat design it's sometimes hard to tell the difference. Tim Bower It was back in January, as we explored ...

Perhaps three of the biggest features in the history of the sport-fishing boat — besides hull design — are the flying bridge, tuna tower and mezzanine. But now, a fourth is changing the game: gyro ...

Remember when we used a telephone just to call someone? In those days, if we wanted to listen to music, take photos, plan a road trip, crunch some numbers, look at local restaurant options and do our ...

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 ...

It is the rare person among us who wants to do one thing and only one thing all the time. Even the professionals who excel at wakesurfing, wakeboarding or water-skiing still enjoy trying their hand at ...