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Beginning with the introduction of
the 32’ Illusion in 1991, Envision Boats has focused
on quality and innovation. The Illusion, with a newly
designed hull and deck by Mr. Bill Felt, President of
Envision Boats and Derick Espeut, naval architect, was
designed to offer a ride and amenities unique to the
sport boat market. When developing this new brand, Mr.
Felt brought with him years of experience in the boating
industry. He and his wife, Gen, had been the founders
and owners of Mach 1 Boats and had also worked for Sea
Star Boats. Mr. Chick Powell, also of Mach 1 Boats,
joined to form the partnership on the Envision line.
Together they set out to create a boat brand built on
quality, ride, and performance.
After the introduction of the 32’
Illusion, Envision began developing other sizes and
features which included a 26’, 29’, and
additional 32’ models. All Envision boats were
designed to deliver a smooth ride and solid performance.
These attributes were further defined with the introduction
in 1993 of the 29’ Combo, a bow rider with a mid
cuddy cabin. As a result of their continued efforts
to improve the selection available in the industry and
as a testament to their innovation of the brand, Mrs.
Genevieve Felt was awarded the Betty Cook Memorial Lifetime
Achievement award by the International Women in Boating
and Boating Magazine
in 1996.
In 1996 the company expanded by adding
Thomas Prince as a partner. Work began to develop a
new 36’ model which would feature a larger seating
area than previously offered on any sport boat available.
This developmental work grew to become the 36’
Legacy, named as tribute to Bill Felt and his efforts
in developing the company after his passing
in 1997.
Envision has continued to grow the
brand and the boats offered. The owners of Envision
have remained determined to introduce boats which appeal
to the boater’s sense of performance, smooth ride,
comfort, and family. The Envision line has introduced
14 models which can accommodate friends and family and
still offer superior performance. In 2002, Envision
introduced the 36’ Legacy ESP, which is the largest
bow rider with mid cuddy cabin built in America. This
new model continues the tradition of offering a sport
boat which features attributes appealing to all members
of the family.
The history of Envision Boats is
rich in developing innovative products which boaters
enjoy. Bow riders with mid cuddy cabins since 1993,
circular settee cabin seating since 1991, Unique cleats
incorporated in the hand rails since 1991, all hand-laid
hulls and decks since 1991, wraparound cockpit seating
on a performance hull since 1998, to name a few. With
over 60 years of combined boating knowledge and training,
Envision continues to expand its brand with innovative
boats that make boating a pleasure.
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