1968 Campbell Custom
Renegade
In 1968 Bud and Bob Muraves decided they wanted to build a controversial style of boat. The boat became known as RENEGADE. The boat was custom-built by the Campbell Boat Company of Glendale, CA…
As told by Pete Seitz
Boat culture, history and life on the water
Every boat has a story. Every journey leaves a wake.
BoatFame preserves the boats, the people who keep them and the shows where they gather. 79 vessels are already here, from 1926 to 2025, described by the people who own them.
No boat required. Everyone who loves the water belongs.
Above: Andiamo, 1962 Riva Ariston, kept by Clay Thompson — photographed at Keels & Wheels.
Four ways in
Where will the water take you?
Whether you keep a boat, crew on one, or simply like being near them.
Explore the boats
Every public vessel on BoatFame — 79 of them so far, from a 1926 launch to boats finished this year.
Explore boats →Find a boat show
Shows, regattas and gatherings running on BoatFame, with entries, classes and results in one place.
Browse events →Add your boat
Photographs, specifications, restoration notes and the story only you can tell. Five minutes, once.
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Take entries, class the fleet, judge from a phone and publish results the same afternoon.
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More than a vessel
A boat can be craftsmanship, competition, livelihood or family tradition. These are real boats on BoatFame, described by the people who keep them.
1972 Chris Craft XK 22
Charisma
She is powered with a Chevrolet 8 cyl 320hp engine. Owned by Jim and Inna Donovan of Carrollton, TX. The Chris Craft XK 22 was advertised as a rocket ready to take off! Between…
As told by James Donovan
1967 Bristol 29
Maloha
Maloha is a 1967 classic Bristol 29 cruiser, hull #49. “Maloha” has been her name since she was originally splashed as the personal boat to Rufus Smith, the original Bristol Yachts dealer in Clear…
As told by Jorge Viamontes
1984 Blue Water Yachts Vagabond Westwind 42
Callisto
My family and I have owned Callisto for 32 years. We have sailed her all over the Caribbean. The boat is called a Westwind because a Lakewood Yacht Club member, Buddy West founded Blue…
As told by Bryan Sawyer
1964 Century Resorter
Wasserweibchen
We have owed Wasserweibchen and shown her annually at K&W for over a decade. Outside of a change in the power plant, this vessel meets original equipment specs. Only 50 of this model were…
As told by Johnnie Person
1941 Larson Custom Utility
Absolut Woody
The boat belonged to my Father who lived in Iowa. Because he wanted shade while fishing on the lakes up there, he cut a 2” diameter hole in the center of the mid deck,…
As told by Billy Gresslin
What is already here
Runabouts, cruisers, sailboats and working hulls
The fleet on BoatFame today, counted by builder. 50 of the 79 were launched before 1970.
- 12 Century
- 12 Chris Craft
- 4 Donzi
- 4 Riva
- 2 Boston Whaler
- 2 Holmes
- 2 Yellow Jacket
- and 41 builders with one boat each
One profile, kept for good
Preserve the story. Continue the journey.
Add a boat once, then let her profile carry her history, her shows and her recognition — a record that outlives any one owner.
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Add your boat
Hull, year, builder and the photographs you already have.
- 2
Tell her story
Provenance, restoration, the water she has covered — in your words, not a form's.
- 3
Enter shows
The same profile travels to every event on the platform. No repeated paperwork.
- 4
Keep the record
Classes, scores and recognition attach to the boat, not to a filing cabinet.
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Hand it on
The history stays with the hull — for the next keeper as much as for you.
A profile already on BoatFame
Gator62
1962 Glastron Surflite 153 w/Hardtop
1962 Glastron 153 Surflite w/Hardtop, 1963 Evinrude 40hp Lark III. This all-purpose family boat was built in Austin TX, and purchased new in 1962 at Waco Boat & Motors, Waco TX (decal still on back of outboard). Mr. Rutherford (Sr.) kept and used this…
Kept by Mark Lindhorst
Featured boats
Remarkable vessels, told by their people
Classic, cruising and working boats side by side — every kind of boating belongs here.
Gypsy Soul
1956 Shepherd 110 Utility
“These Canadian built boats from Niagara on the lake were built for the often rough waters of the Great lakes and were…”
Brian Daviid Fielder
Tricky
1966 Century Raven
“Tricky started her journey in 1966 as Presto on Lake Michigan. She was restored in Seattle with the very professional shipwright community…”
Jeffrey Jennings
Moonshadow
1970 Century Coronado
“Our boat was completely neglected when we found it on the lot at Gulati Yachts. My wife and I have been looking…”
BJ Stampley
Partner Ship
1965 Balko 4300 Century Sabre
“This 1965 Century Sabre was purchased from the estate of Guy McCollum who loved Centurys and especially Century Sabers. Guy made wonderful…”
Craig Godfrey
Guacamole Queen
1972 Dell Magic Infinity
“This boat had three owners in 54 years. Dell Magic was a small manufacturer near Dallas in the 60's & 70's. The…”
JB Linder
1955 Cobra
1955 Chris Craft Cobra
“We boat this boat on Ebay in 2008 from the original owner. The engine had been replaced in the early 60's with…”
Dan Diehl
Boat shows on BoatFame
Where these boats have gathered
The shows already run on this platform, with their entries, classes and results kept on the record. Nothing is scheduled on the water right now — the next one could be yours.
Your place on the water starts here.
Discover remarkable boats, find your next event, and help preserve the stories that keep boating culture alive.