Behind The Glass
Sportsman Boats’ “Behind The Glass” (2021 Marine Marketers of America Neptune Award-Winning Best Video Series) is a deep dive into the manufacturing process of the industry’s fastest growing line of center console boats. Your host Victor Gonzalez, an award-winning marine marketer and well-versed boat builder, brings his expertise to the forefront to take you on an episodic plant tour unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. With the explosion of the marine market and so many new boaters on the water, it’s time that someone shows the world how boats are really made. Come Behind The Glass and see what innovative techniques Sportsman is using to set themselves apart from the rest and deliver a product that will last a lifetime.
Episodes
Season 1 - Episode 0
HOW TO BUILD A BOAT - Behind The Glass - An Inside Look At Sportsman Boats - Season Trailer
Welcome to Sportsman Boats, "Behind The Glass," a new series based around the construction process inside the Sportsman Plant. In this series we will go step by step through the processes used in building each Sportsman Boat. If you want to see behind the scenes and get the ultimate digital plant tour this series is for you. Season 1 kicks off May 14, 2021 so don't forget to subscribe and be ready each week for the very best behind the scenes that's ever been made within the boating industry.
Season 1 - Episode 1
Building A Boat Boat Hull The Sportsman Way
Welcome to Sportsman Boats, "Behind The Glass," a new series based around the construction process inside the Sportsman Plant. In this episode we are taking a look at the Hull Construction Process. We will dive into each step along the way, explaining the materials we use and why we use them.
Season 1 - Episode 2
Building The Boat's Backbone
In this episode we are taking a look at the Stringer Construction Process. We will dive into each step along the way, explaining the materials we use and why we use them.
Season 1 - Episode 3
How Boat Decks Are Built
In this episode we are taking a look at the Deck Construction Process. We will dive into each step along the way, explaining the materials we use and why we use them.
Season 1 - Episode 4
The Hidden Parts Of A Boat - Small Parts
In this episode we are taking a look at the Small Parts Construction Process. We will dive into each step along the way, explaining the materials we use and why we use them.
Season 1 - Episode 5
Bringing The Boat To Life
In this episode we are taking a look at the Capping and Rigging Process. We will dive into each step along the way, explaining the materials we use and why we use them.
Season 1 - Episode 6
Getting Comfortable On The Boat
In this episode we are taking a look at how we design and manufacture all the beautiful upholstery on our boats. We will dive into each step along the way, explaining the materials we use and why we use them.
Season 1 - Episode 7
The Center Of A Center Console
In this episode we are taking a look at how we design and manufacture the centerpiece of every center console boat, the center console. We will dive into each step along the way, explaining the materials we use and why we use them.
Season 1 - Episode 8
Building The Frame of The Center Console
In this episode we are taking a look at how we design and fabricate the metal structure that frames the entire center console. We will dive into each step along the way, explaining the materials we use and why we use them.
Season 1 - Episode 9
Making Quality A Priority
In this episode we are taking a look at how we manage continuous quality across all models throughout the entire build process.
Season 1 - Episode 10
The Team
In the final episode of season 1 we are talking with the team behind Sportsman Boats and getting an inside look at what sets Sportsman apart from the competition.