BoatTEST

Jeff Hammond

Co-Founder of BoatTEST

Jeff has been a life-long boat owner, starting out on small outboard-powered fishing boats on Canadian Lakes and culminating in the building of a 92' long-range cruising Motoryacht. In between he has owned both sailboats and powerboats of all types and sizes, and is one of those people that we call a “serial boat-owner.” He currently owns a 29' center console and a 27' dual console.

He has been in the boating industry from 1968 holding a number of positions in marine publishing, including publisher of Boating Magazine, and founder of Power and Motoryacht. He co-founded BoatTEST in 2000 with Capt. Chris Kelly.

Along the way, Jeff has learned a few things about boats, engines, boat builders and dealers. He brings that 58 years of experience to bear on the reports that BoatTEST publishes. He currently lives in Newport, RI, is a member of the New York Yacht Club, and works nearly every day on BoatTEST.

BoatTEST — independent boat testing since 2000