Solace traces its roots to Bob Dougherty’s design work at Boston Whaler, where son Stephen worked on the assembly line. The Dougherty father-and-son team would found EdgeWater Power Boats, then ...

Solace co-founder Stephen Dougherty brings what Solace calls the “the Dougherty Difference” to this new company. The boat-industry veteran has an extensive history with Boston Whaler, and as a ...

Boating had the chance to get onboard Solace’s 415CS (again!) at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. CEO of Solace Boats, Stephen Dougherty, runs us through what makes this center ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The SŌLACE 35CS is the perfect addition to the SŌLACE lineup between the 32CS and 37CS. The 35CS offers more space in both the cockpit and cabin ...

Ralph Fries choked up as the small boat pulled into the Hampton River. It was the kind of boat he fixed in Vietnam so “the kids” could ride out again and risk their lives. They called him “Pops” back ...

Bob Kirby of Lincolnshire, IL, is the winner of the Solace 30HCS, the grand prize in Firecrown's Ultimate Boating Giveaway. Michelle Gaylord Bob Kirby knew that his Yachting subscription would provide ...