Walt Schulz, marine engineer and president of Shannon Boat Company, discusses the catastrophic effects from pollutants caused by diesel emissions in marine vessels. STec Technology and Shannon Boat Company have developed a cost-effective and patented diesel treatment solution to reduce Nitrogen Oxide and Carbon dioxide from the emissions of new and existing boats called RCI (Reactive Cyclical Induction). A simple installation in the exhaust systems of commercial and recreational vessels reduces millions of tons of harmful pollutants annually.

2013. Testing the real sea worthiness and smooth ride of the patented hull design on Shannon's new SRD meant finding high seas and strong wind conditions. 30 knots of wind, 6-12 foot seas powering at 15 knots, the SRD lived up to expectations...no pounding as she cuts through the seas with Walt Schulz at the helm. Call us if you are interested in purchasing one of these remarkable pre-owned vessels. 401-253-2441

2013. Sea trialling the Shannon SRD prototype demonstrates the exceptional fuel efficiency and sea keeping abilities with a uniquely different shape below the waterline designed by Walt Schulz. Call us if you are interested in purchasing one of these remarkable pre-owned vessels. 401-253-2441

Let's talk about boats. Whether you own a boat, are thinking about buying a boat, or just have questions you want answers to, I really want to help make boating easier and more fun for everyone. Here are some questions I get asked frequently. I hope my answers will help you do just that.

Vintage Video from 1993. Walt Schulz founded Shannon Boat Company in 1975 in Bristol, Rhode Island and has designed and built over 500 of the highest quality and most rugged offshore sail and power boats in the industry from 28 to 55 feet. Shannons have sailed millions of nautical miles, visiting every harbor in the world, and are still on the water today. Shannon stopped building boats in 2014, but we are still here, representing our sellers and buyers, with records and firsthand knowledge on every boat from 1975. In this video, Walt Schulz describes the building methods and Shannon's unique philosophy of building, which is what makes Shannon yachts live on today and into the future. If you are thinking of selling your Shannon or looking for one, we are a phone call away. 401-25-2441

Accurate wind direction and velocity prediction is critical for mariners. Use your eyes and your common sense, not the local weather forecast before you venture out on the water.

Walt Schulz talks about the good and the bad with electronic charts

Two of the most important books to carry on your boat may save you time and money. If you don't have them, get them!

Walt Schulz demonstrates the advantages of the Shannon "Sketch Rig" on a Shannon 43. The Scutter Rig and the Sketch Rig were proprietary and unique to Shannons, designed and implemented on each Shannon model to make sailing easier and more efficient than the typical sloop, cutter or ketch rig, the rigs common to all sailboats.

THIS IS THE SHANNON DIFFERENCE. Walt Schulz walks through a Shannon 43 22 years after it was built by Shannon Boat Company in Bristol, Rhode Island. After sinking in its slip and suffering age-related problems, the new owner came to Shannon for a refit. In this video, Walt shows how each Shannon was designed and built to withstand the years, with well thought-out accessibility for removal of end-of-life tanks and engine among other critical issues. After 40+ years in an unbroken chain of ownership, Shannons are ageless, and the people at Shannon are still always available to every owner when help is needed. Contact Bill Ramos bill@shannonyachts.com or call 401-253-2441

Walt Schulz gives an overview of the new marine diesel reduction system developed by STec Technology at Shannon Boat Company. After eight years of R&D AND in-the-water testing, STec has a patented system to reduce NOx 80% and CO2 50% that will reduce pollutants from diesel engines by millions of tons annually. Visit http://www.stec-dev.com for more information.

2020. STec RCI (REACTIVE CYCLICAL INDUCTION) is a wholly new technology developed by Shannon Boat Company to remove pollutants from the exhaust of marine diesel engines. The RCI system is tested in the water on a pontoon boat in New Bedford harbor. Walt Schulz explains how the patented technology successfully removes dangerous nitrogen oxides (NOx) from the exhaust of a diesel engine. This pioneering technology is the first step in the reduction of marine pollutants that threaten our health, climate and ecosystems. Visit https://www.stec-dev.com for more information.

Shannons were built for single-handed or short-handed sailing with the 53/55 HPS no exception. Walt Schulz demonstrates raising and lowering the sails with the push of a button. After 40+ years in an unbroken chain of ownership, Shannons are ageless, and the people at Shannon are still always available to every owner when help is needed. Contact Bill Ramos bill@shannonyachts.com or call 401-253-2441

Walt Schulz demonstrates the maneuverability of a Shannon 53HPS with twin screws, and bow and stern thrusters: leaving the dock, turning in a tight marina, and docking the boat all single-handed. The Shannon 53HPS twin engine powers up to 12 knots and cruises at 10 knots. After 40+ years in an unbroken chain of ownership, Shannons are ageless, and the people at Shannon are still always available to every owner when help is needed. Contact Bill Ramos bill@shannonyachts.com or call 401-253-2441

Walk through the Shannon 53HPS Hull #1 (2013) with Walt Schulz. After 40+ years in an unbroken chain of ownership, Shannons are ageless, and the people at Shannon are still always available to every owner when help is needed. Contact Bill Ramos bill@shannonyachts.com or call 401-253-2441

Each Shannon is built to owners' design incorporations. Walt demonstrates the differences between Hull #1 and Hull #2 After 40+ years in an unbroken chain of ownership, Shannons are ageless, and the people at Shannon are still always available to every owner when help is needed. Contact Bill Ramos bill@shannonyachts.com or call 401-253-2441

If you aren't familiar with the term Surface Effect, you have probably experienced the sensation on a plane when it is landing. Just before touchdown it suddenly feels like the aircraft just doesn’t want to go lower. It just wants to go on and on due to the air that is trapped between the wing and the runway. This phenomenon or air cushion is called (aerodynamic) “Surface Effect”. Craft in surface effect experience a 250% molecular efficiency increase significantly reducing horsepower/weight ratios by over 75%. The Wright brothers flew in Surface Effect in their early flights close to the ground and benefited from surface effect without even knowing it existed. This video explains why electric boats must have Surface Effect lift and hydrofoil lift to succeed in attaining today’s complex demands for zero emission propulsion. Visit www.amphfoil.com for more information

Hydrofoils were first perfected in 1898. But hydrofoils can have significant limitations. The purpose of the foils is to lift the boat out of the water. As the boat's speed increases, the hydrofoils create lift equal to the sum of the boat and cargo weights. After almost 100 years of effort and money, no one has been able to overcome hydrofoil physics of sonic cavitation (read: massive vibration) at speeds in excess of 60 miles an hour. In addition, the depth of the hydrofoils determines the height of the hull above the water. This design geometry issue limits operational ability due to sea state conditions. Hydrofoils require expensive and high maintenance propulsion systems and make very inefficient boats when not operating at hydrofoil lift speeds. In this 4-minute video, Rhett Nanson, Shannon’s catamaran and hydrofoil chief engineer, points out how Amphfoil technology addresses and overcomes these limitations. Visit www.amphfoil.com for more information.

First VIABLE marine diesel exhaust treatment system that reduces nitrogen oxide 80% and carbon dioxide 50% from marine diesel emissions. STec Technology and Walter Schulz has been awarded a U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) to conduct research and development work on the removal of NOx and CO2 from the diesel emissions of marine vessels. Proposals submitted to the NSF/ SBIR program undergo a rigorous merit-based review process and only about 5% of applicants nationwide received this funding from the National Science Foundation. “NSF is proud to support this technology of the future by thinking beyond incremental developments and funding the most creative, impactful ideas across all markets and areas of science and engineering, said Andrea Belz, Division Director of Innovation and Partnerships at NSF. Visit www.stec-dev.com for more information.

Water in the fuel can come from condensation in your tanks or from unscrupulous boat yards. Walt shows an easy way to test your fuel before it gets into the fuel tanks.