About Us

The HIstory of Rage Powerboats

At Rage Powerboats, everything begins with one belief: speed on the water should feel unforgettable. Our history is rooted in decades of chasing that feeling—and every boat we build is designed to pass that experience on.

Championship Winning Boats

Racing runs deep in our veins. For decades, Mark Schnepf’s Activator Boats have been a powerhouse in the Factory One class of APBA offshore racing, securing numerous National and World Championships. With a strong foundation in fiberglass design and construction, our boats have consistently proven their dominance on the water. Activator Boats led the Factory One class for over 20 years, with world championships becoming a natural outcome. Mark’s true talent and passion lie in crafting hulls designed to excel in the toughest water conditions.

Built to fit your lifestyle

Our History

Owner, Mark Schnepf has been in the boat business his entire life. Mark recalls rebuilding engines, painting boats, repairing fiberglass, and every type of marine work he could at a very young age. Growing up in a marine focused family, Mark spent a large portion of his childhood at the family run Marina located in Sayville, NY with his father and family members.

“When I was sixteen years old, I went for a ride in a 70 mph. homemade Deep V. That was it for me,” says Schnepf.

Within one year he put together his own 70 mph rig. Life had taken a sudden turn,

“While my friends were driving their first cars, I was building my own boat”, says Schnepf.

In the late 1970’s Mark was building plugs and molds for some local guys which later landed him at Hustler Powerboats.

“After a year or so with Hustler I felt it was only natural to go out on my own fully,” says Schnepf.

At this time it was 1985 and the 22 Activator was born. Between Ocean Outboard ( a local dealership) and Activator Boats over sixty-five 22 foot boats were built and delivered in less than three years. Mark’s early career experience spans a variety of companies such as Hustler, Cobra, Scorpion and Apache.

Solid Build Quality

We build using advanced composite materials, eliminating wood to enhance durability, performance, and longevity. This approach improves structural integrity while reducing long-term maintenance for our clients.

Our commitment to quality is reinforced by a lifetime hull warranty, reflecting our confidence in how our boats are built. Using advanced composite materials, every Rage Powerboat is engineered for performance, longevity, and lasting peace of mind.

Gel Coat Application

Layering Fiberglass

Integrating Composite Materials

Vacuum Bagging

Curing and Releasing

Finishing Touches

Our Builds

Quality materials

We use only the highest-grade vinyl ester resin and bi-directional fabrics vacuum bagged over various cores.

Speed on the water is unlike anything else. One might say it is the “Final Frontier” where adrenaline runs for hours and the experience lasts a lifetime. At Rage Powerboats our builds are engineered for optimal performance, safety and comfort. The recognizable style makes these vessels stand out in a crowd. Every boat is hand built with decades of experience using vacuum bagged designed composite laminates. Owning a Rage Powerboat ensures you that when the conditions of the sea may seem too severe and your friends have gone back to port, your Rage can take on absolutely any type of water conditions without a second thought.