Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—January 16-23

Want to forget about winter—or at least escape it for a little while? Catch up on your go-fast boating news with Powerboat Nation’s weekly roundup. It might just warm you up.

Friday, January 23

PBN Exclusive—John Coen’s Super-Deep Impact On Mark Fischer

The lessons of Superboat are carried into the Deep Impact brand.

Superboat Founder John Coen, Jr. Dies

The loss of a legendary East Coast V-bottom boat-builder. 

Thursday, January 22

PBN Exclusive—A Miami Boat Show Jailbreak

Life beyond the convention center.

First Look—DCB M45 Catamaran No. 1

Simply spectacular.

Wednesday, January 21

PBN Exclusive—February Going (Almost) All FPC

Though the Florida Powerboat Club event in the Middle Florida Key takes will take top take billing in February, there’s still plenty to keep high-performance powerboat fans entertained next month in the Sunshine State.

Tip Of The Spear Registration Opening In Early February

Capped At 55 Boats

Registration for the third annual Tip of the Spear Poker Run in Norfolk, Va., opens next month. Photo by Jeff Helmkamp/Helmkamp Photos.

Tuesday, January 20

Sunsation Cancels 2026 Sun Run

The Sunsation Sun Run is on hiatus this year.

The Sunsation Sun Run is on hiatus for 2026. Photo by Jeff Helmkamp/Helmkamp Photos.

PBN Exclusive— DCB And FMO Pull Big Weekend Numbers

Last weekend saw record-setting high-performance boating events on both sides of the country.

The High-Velocity Boat-Building Education Of 18-Year-Old Jake Scott

A fan of Velocity Powerboats since a young age, 18-year-old Jake Scott got the opportunity of a lifetime when he spent a month at the company rebuilding his vintage 22-footer.

Monday, January 19

PBN Exclusive: Patnaude Rising—Again

The cream always rises.

Deep Impact 449 Center Console Getting The Lake X Treatment

A first for Deep Impact.

Sunday, January 18

DCB Grand Opening, Part II, Attracts 500-Plus Guests

DCB transformed its working factory into a flashy event space.

Fort Myers Offshore A Major Body In Motion With Yesterday’s Record-Setter

The momentum continues for Fort Myers Offshore.

Saturday, January 17

Leach Celebration Of Life Set For February 7

Bob Leach was “The Godfather” of West Coast Custom boating.

Speed Above The Water—Flying High, Foil Style

Series 6 comprises the latest in e-foiling Fliteboard products.

Friday, January 16

PBN Exclusive—Big Thunder Going Huge For 2026 Event Season

It’s going to be one doozy of a season for the Big Thunder crew.

Click Or Kilo? Enter The Super V Fountain Duo Southwest Florida

Simon Williams has a pair of 42-Footers being prepped for the 2026 offshore racing season.

Simon Williams has a pair of 42-Footers being prepped for the 2026 offshore racing season. Photo by Pete Boden/Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.