B Boats

B Boats, Inc. (often stylized as B-Boats or Bboats) was a small, California-based manufacturer specializing in high-performance, trailerable racing sailboats during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Founded by designer Leif Beiley, the company focused on simple, lightweight designs that emphasized speed, ease of handling, and one-design racing potential, drawing inspiration from the emerging sport boat trend alongside models like the J/24. Operating out of Torrance, California, B Boats produced limited runs of innovative fiberglass vessels, prioritizing advanced composites for durability and agility. The company's flagship, the B-25, became a cult favorite among club racers for its balance of performance and simplicity, though production was modest due to the niche market. B Boats ceased operations in the mid-1990s amid shifting industry trends toward larger cruisers, but its legacy endures in active one-design fleets on lakes and coastal circuits.