Boesch

While the company now concentrates solely on power runabouts, for more than two decades it built both power and sail craft including the Star class keelboats. In the 1950’s, Boesch were the sole ski boats used at Geneva, which was then the centre of water-skiing in Europe, and from 1960 through to 1976, and then again in 1981, 1983 and 1991, Boesch were the official tow boats at the World and European water-ski championships.

Boesch started with the purchase of the Treichler & Co. boat yards on Lake Zurich in 1920. In an era when one-off boats were the norm, and fast runabouts a plaything for only the well-to-do, company founder Walter Boesch set his sights on improving hull designs that increased performance and efficiency. He also developed construction techniques that retained traditional materials and finish yet enabled the company to increase production to meet their growing popularity. Renowned for their outstanding stability, manoeuvrability, and the low, constant wake, these boats were to develop a genuine uniqueness.

Now under the stewardship of Markus Boesch, son of Klaus and Doris Boesch, this family company has continued to go from strength to strength. As a member of the 4th generation, he ensures the consistency and tradition of the way in which Boesch boats are manufactured.