Though all performance-boating fans eyes have been on the Miami International Boat Show this week there was plenty of news beyond the South Florida event during the past seven days. And it’s all right here for you. Enjoy your reading.
Friday, February 13
One Fine Demo Day In Grove Harbour
Boat rides at a boat show? Oh brave new world.
Thursday, February 12
PBN Exclusive— KICKER Marine Audio Adds A Knob You Can Live With
Simplicity at its finest.
An Opening-Day Boat-Show Bash For The Books
The new 42-Eleven center console was the party’s most-honored guest.
Wednesday, February 11
36 In 35—Nor-Tech Unveils Beamy Beauty To Center Console Line
Nor-Tech has a new wide-body wonder in its center-console stable.
Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Donates Record-Breaking $815,000 to Local Charities
Impressive as it is, what happens on the water during the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is less important than the money the event raises for local charities.
PBN Exclusive—Snookered Into Offshore Racing
Seasoned performance-boat owners, Justin and Melissa Snook at entering the sport this season.
MoTeC Making A Deep Dive Into High-Performance Outboards
MoTeC offers ECM replacements for a variety of high-performance outboard engines. Photo courtesy/copyright MoTeC.
Tuesday, February 10
A Rebuttal to IHRA President Leah Martin’s Open Letter to Racers
Attorney Michael Allweiss responds to yesterday’s IHRA safety position statement.
PBN Exclusive— Fathers And Sons—The Buis And Turk Boys Shall Ride Again
Offshore racing legacies start at the family level.
An Open From IHRA President Leah Martin
The International Hot Rod Association leader addresses a brewing controversy over its approach to offshore racing safety.
Monday, February 9
Between the goings-on at the Miami Boat Shows and Its Middle Keys affair, February is among the busiest months of the year for the Florida Powerboat Club.
Angle Of Attack Marine To Rescue Valentine’s Day Evening In Miami
Angle of Attack Marine will host its inaugural Doral location open-house on Saturday night, February 13, during the Miami International Boat Show.
Sunday, February 8
Remembering The Kindness And Decency Of Bob Leach
The man epitomized kindness and decency.
Guest Commentary: An Open Letter to IHRA Offshore
An impassioned plea from an offshore racing safety rescue veteran.
Saturday, February 7
Owen Buis To Be A Two-Class Throttleman
The 17-year-old will run in the Mod V and Super Stock ranks this season.
Friday, February 6
A Question of Safety: Inside The Current IHRA and the SSR Situation
A standoff over a requirement between IHRA and the SSR rescue team could result in teams re-thinking their offshore racing plans for 2026.
PBN Exclusive— A Valentine’s Day Option For Go-Fast Boating Couples
Fort Myers Offshore has the Valentine’s Day thing covered.
GoGPS To Return As Title Backer For Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Endurance Race
GoGPS will return as the title sponsor for the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes event in late August.