Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—November 28-December 5

Need to catch up on your early holiday season reading? Here’s your chance.

Friday, December 5

Industry Notables Remember Bob Leach

Celebrating “a pioneer whose passion for performance and perfection helped shape an entire industry.”

Bob Leach was “a pioneer whose passion for performance and perfection helped shape an entire industry.” Photo by Robert Brown/Robert Brown Photography.

Thursday, December 4

PBN Exclusive—How Formula Stayed Afloat

With its new 360 Crossover Bowrider, Formula Boats continues with the line-up strategy that it through desperate times.

Nor-Tech At 35—The Eliminator Connection

Long before he joined Nor-Tech, dealer manager Geoff Tomlinson learned the ropes at his father’s Eliminator dealership.

Wednesday, December 3

PBN Exclusive—The Ongoing Brilliance Of Performance Boat Center

Performance Boat Center is truly one of a kind.

Performance Boat Center is truly one of a kind. Photo by Jeff Helmkamp/Helmkamp Photos.

Szolack Checks On Skater 368 And 388 Projects

According to Ron Szolack, he is building his latest Skater 368 Widebody catamaran as a personal boat.

Tuesday, December 2

Record-Setting Turnout On Tap For 2025 Toys Tour

More than 100 boats and 350 people have signed up.

Monday, December 1

Eliminator Boats Founder Bob Leach, Dies, Age 85

Known as the Godfather of the West Coast custom boat market, Bob Leach influenced a generation of boat-builders.

Commentary—A Collective Loss In Cape Coral

A time for intense compassion and respect—and nothing more.

Big Thunder Marine ‘Fill The Boats’ Toy Drive In Motion Again

A fine holiday tradition at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Sunday, November 30s

The Long Rise Of The 34 Rumble Phish

St. Clair’s Tony Currier is hoping his creation has a bright future in the offshore racing world.

St. Clair’s Tony Currier is hoping his creation has a bright future in the offshore racing world. Photo by Pete Boden/Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Saturday, November 29

Boyne Thunder Poker Run Sponsor-Registration To Open December 8

Sponsor registration for the 2026 Boyne Thunder Poker Run is right around the corner.

Sanctioning Body, Race Producer Or Both? Defining The Terms

There are significant differences between traditional race producers and sanctioning bodies in offshore powerboat racing.

International Hot Rod Association Adds Offshore Powerboat Association To ‘Unification Alignment’

The Offshore Powerboat Association is now under the IHRA umbrella

Friday, November 28

PBN Exclusive— DCB Strong By The Numbers

With three new models in less than two years and a new facility, the Phoenix -based custom go-fast catamaran builder remains white-hot.