Business View Magazine - Feb 2024

characteristics that distinguish SAFE Boats in the maritime industry. The philosophy of the company’s design method is centered around providing safety and durability beyond the normal standard one would expect for the average boating enthusiast. The company emphasizes creating vessels for professional mariners undertaking inherently perilous missions. Whether it’s saving lives, patrolling coastlines, or executing military operations, SAFE Boats are designed with the operators in mind. The focus extends beyond profit, aiming to provide a reliable platform for those who navigate treacherous waters. Due to the nature of the work these boats are involved in,“delivering the highest quality boat with the best performance is the kind of strategy [SAFE Boats] has pursued, and I think it will always be that way,” Schwarz says. AN OVERVIEW OF OPERATIONS AND OWNERSHIP The company has 2 manufacturing facilities, one in Bremerton and another in Tacoma, just 45 minutes apart. The Bremerton site has acted as the SAFE From automobiles and motorcycles to power equipment and outboard engines, the Honda name is synonymous with a proud legacy of technological innovation, proven product performance, and unparalleled reliability. In 2024, Honda Marine , a business division of Honda Power Sports & Products , celebrates its 60th anniversary, committed to the development of advanced, fuel-efficient four- stroke outboards known for exceptional operation, outstanding quality and low emissions for wide ranging applications from pleasure boating to the toughest of commercial, utility, government and rescue scenarios. By capitalizing on the technology of Honda worldwide and further developing strategic partnerships, Honda Marine offers integrated solutions, propelling power to the next level for maximum time on the water. Honda Marine outboards include technologically innovative features found in the company’s most popular automobile engines, including the Honda Accord, Odyssey, CR-V, and Civic. The remarkable reputation of Honda Marine outboards—from the BF2.3 to the all-new BF350 V8 — is attributed to exclusives such as VTEC® for peak performance at all speeds, BLAST®, Dual-Stage Induction, Lean Burn Control, and 3-Way Cooling.The Honda Marine power portfolio also meets the rigorous California Air Resources Board (CARB) 3-star standards, enabling availability and regulatory compliance in all 50 states. FOLLOW HONDA POWER SPORTS & PRODUCTS AND HONDA MARINE AND NEWS AND VIDEO ON: • marine.honda.com • honda.com • • powerequipment.honda.com • engines.honda.com • • hondanews.com • www.facebook.com/hondamarine • • www.twitter.com/hondamarine • • www.youtube.com/honda • We essentially do almost all of our designs. There are a few exceptions where we have some agreements with other companies. But by and large, 98% of the boats that we’ve built are fully designed by SAFE boats SAFE BOATS