Haulin Ass With Fiberglass

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 expec...

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 motorsport...

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 F...

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 th...

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 poundi...

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...

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...

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 w...

Dan Dropski from Seven Lakes Marine in Sanbornville, NH regails Haulin' Ass With Fiberglass fans about his days of offshore racing. What inspired him into the world of high-performance boating. The thrills and spills along they way and how he ended up where he is today. Dan can be reached at www.7lakesmarine.com

Seven Lakes Marine's resident fiberglass and Hydrostream officianado, Frankie, untangles the mysteries of the transom. Every boat owners fear is to be told that their transom is in need of repair, or worse...replacement. Understand the ins and outs of what makes a transom susceptible, how to look out for potential problems, what to do about them...and most importantly. How to prevent them! Fra...

Sit in with us as Jenn from Seven Lakes Marine in Sanbornville, NH explains all about the benefits of Gatorstep. Gatorstep is a padded, stain resistant, waterproof, fully customizable marine flooring product that can take your boat to the next level. Jenn shares the process of adding Gatorstep from ordering through installation. Knowing that lasting quality is of the utmost importance to her clien...

Hear from the resident high performance rigger at 7 Lakes Marine, Jeff Lebida. Jeff shares his years of hands-on experience setting up high performance boats and bass boats with jack plates to translate every bit of horsepower from your outboard into mph gain. If you're new to high performance boating or interested in making your weekender skip across the waves this episode on basics of jack p...