The Boats
 In 1952 Walter Boesch designed the "Prototype 500" which formed the base of all future models untill today. The 500 with a length of 5 meters was a full Mahogany planked boat with a 4 cyl 60 Bhp mid-engine. In 1964 Boesch changed from Karweel plank cosntruction to sandwich or lamination construction. The Boesch Marine Engines were based on the V8's from Crusader and gave the boats plenty of power to compete with it's Italian and American rivals.
Overview
| Model | Specifications | Production Years | Units | | 500 | 5 meter, Planked Hull, GrayMarine 60/75/110 BHP | 1953 - 1964 | 000 | | 510 | 5.10 meter, Panel Hull, GrayMarine 110 or Crusader 180/220 BHP | 1964 - 1980 | 000 | | 560 | 5.60 meter, Planked Hull, GrayMarine 116/136 BHP or Crusader 170/225 BHP | 1954 - 1966 | 000 | | 580 | 5.80 meter, Panel Hull, Crusader 180/220/250 BHP | 1966 - 1977 | 000 | | 640 | 6.40 meter, Planked Hull, GrayMarine 136 BHP or Crusader 170/225/275 BHP | 1957 - 1971 | 000 | | 650 | 6.50 meter, Panel Hull, Crusader 21/260 BHP | 1972 - 1981 | 000 |
Boesch Boats Today
The Classic models (from 500 up to 650) are sold all over the world. Boesch estimates that there are still around 2.500 Boesch boats in use. The highest concentration of Boesch boats can be found in Zwitserland, Germany & Austria followed by the Benelux and France.
Boesch still produces wooden sports boats with the style and flair of the sixties and the quality of today. To read about the new boats from Boesch please go to 'New Classics' or click here.
 There are several Boesch boats advertised in Classifieds
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