Let’s face facts. To a first-time new boat buyer, navigating the waters among a sea of brands can be pretty tricky, and expensive. Beneath that shiny exterior and gelcoat can lie a host of construction factors and performance issues not readily understood to the novice boater. That’s where Nautical Ventures comes in to the picture. We do the legwork for you and only carry brands that meet our high standards, so your time on the water can be the best it can be. One brand that ranks high in our book is Glasstream™ boat, a leading manufacturer of fishing and pleasure boats built here in Florida. Glasstream presently manufactures fourteen models of fishing and pleasure boats, ranging from 17’ to 36’, from their 25,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility. Each model is a completely new design, the result of over two decades of research and development. In fact, each hull is so unique that they have earned their own copyright. Developed as a race prototype, the Glasstream boat hull was one of the first of its kind to be built. It originated from the 1988 race boat “Turn of the Century” which went on to take the APBA Divisional Championship in Key West the same year. This was a radical, new technology at the time but has now become the trend for such performance, v-bottom boats. The step radically improves handling and performance, reducing the amount of drag, initiating more lift. The end result: A very fast, dry and soft ride. Glasstream’s™ boat quality construction is evident upon first glance and even more so after a hard look; A 100% wood free construction. Everything from the upholstery to the rub rail is made from non-deteriorating materials. The deck and hull are completely glassed together. The stringer system is a molded, foam filled, fiberglass grid system. All the wiring is in tin with heat shrink terminals and breakers that are allocated for each accessory. Glasstream’s™ product line was brought on by demand of the experienced boater who wants it all; performance, style, uncompromising quality and value. And all boats carry a 10-year hull warranty.