When your boat gets up on plane the real estate in contact with the water shrinks considerably. Hull design aft of the bow…in particular the derrier of water draw under your stern…plays a critical roll in how your boat performs at speed. Whether its cornering, tracking or even how she handles carrying different loads. The hull and keel design of your boat tells a huge story about what can be expected when those RPMS are maxed out.

Today's Grand National boat owes its heritage to the marathon races of the 1960s and ’70s. These grueling races tested man and machine over distances of 100 to 500 miles over two days. Endurance was key. The Miami 9-Hour Enduros challenged hull and engine builders to craft the strongest, fastest boats possible. Many great drivers and celebrities have tried Grand National racing like motorsports legend Mickey Thompson, stunt pilot Skip Volk and Vic Edelbrock – even Elvis took a Grand National for a lap or two. Today’s races generally run about 15 minutes each, with an occasional 30-minute or 1-hour event. The all-out “push it as hard as you can, hope it holds together” attitude has always been the trademark of a great GN race. Here to talk about Big Blocks and Drag Boats is our friend and fellow captain Jack Sisson.

Without Fiberglass your just Haulin’ Ass. And although we’re big fans of speed we’d much rather be skippin the chop if the wind is whippin by our ears. Today on Haulin Ass With Fiberglass we’re uncoring the mysteries of what it takes to make a great boat. It’s the hull truth and nuthin but the truth from the gelcoat to the carpet. The house fiberglass wizard at Seven Lakes Marine…none other than Frankie Glass…is here to tell us the secrets that keep us Haulin’ Ass.

Shout out to Greg and the talented team at Scream and Fly for sharing Haulin’ Ass With Fiberglass to the boating community. We love supporting Scream and Fly and appreciate the reverse reach around! Speaking of shouting…if you’re having a hard time hearing the sound of your outboard over the bickering on board then you need this episode about boat budgets. In our experience boats can be some of the most rewarding and lasting assets that money can buy, especially if they are well taken care of. We all know the road to hell is paved with good intentions that’s why I’m here today with Jeff from Seven Lakes Marine Service to talk about budgeting for your boat.

Whether you hauled your first largemouth up the side of a jon boat at the age of five or got hooked on fishing later in life the appeal for the reel is very…real. According to statista.com the 2023 bass fishing market is an 11.4 billion dollar industry. But anyone who wets a line knows one thing bass fishing is NOT about is the almighty dollar. Whether you find peace and serenity or a heart pounding thrill of the chase at the other end of your palomar, bass fishing continues to lure many an angler into a lifelong pursuit of the largemouth. We’re fortunate to have the skilled and experienced angler Bill Roberts join us on Haulin’ Ass With Fiberglass to give us his take on landing the lunkers.

Shrouded in mystery and blue clouds of two stroke you can hear them coming three miles away and they're gone in a flash and fury of spray...that would be the Bay Rippers! The wave shredding, heart pounding, adrenaline seeking build it, rip it, flip it, fix it gang of enthusiasts terrorizing open water near you. Today we're going to peel back the layers of gel coat and have a chat with none other than Glenn Foster of the legendary Bay Rippers.

Shrouded in mystery and oft misunderstood the Mercury Tower Of Power is a powerplant cult classique with a religious like following. Years after production ceased this engine is sought after, revered and worshipped at ramp side temples the world over. Join us as we hear from our resident Hydrostream aficionado as he regails us with his take on the mystique that is none other than the Mercury Tower Of Power!

Whether you're a new boater or an old salt the experienced hands at Seven Lakes Marine in Sanbornville, NH have seen their fair share of boat tales over the years. Customers that purchased a used boat only to find the transom is leaking water, spongy and the lower unit on their outboard has been patched and painted over. Don't get stung by a deal gone sideways, and it's not even that we see customers getting "taken" by some sheister. Sometimes handy folks think they are bringing a boat back to life so they can sell it and see it off into the sunset with a new person who will love it and enjoy it...but maybe they just don't know enough about boats to realize they were putting lipstick on a piglet. This episode covers a good deal of ground that should keep your boat afloat should you choose to shop for a new wave skipper any time soon.