Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—May 12-19

Friday, May 19

PBN Exclusive—Double R Performance Delivers First Triple 500R-Powered 340 Sport Center Console
For a three-time Nor-Tech 340 Sport center-console buyer, the most recent build is the most charming of all.

Caparell On A Mission To Update His Dream Ride
The reimagined 32-footer should be a beauty.

Unlimited Marine is hosting a Nor-Tech fun run and photo shoot ahead of Lake Cumberland Thunder Run in July. Photo by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Thurday, May 18

PBN Exclusive—HK Powersports Land And Lake Poker Run A Labor Of Love
A community effort.

DWR Owner Wagner Developing Residential Real Estate At The Lake of the Ozarks
As he is with everything he does, Justin Wagner is driven to excellence with the Native Ridge development

Wednesday, May 17

PBN Exclusive—PBC Hosting/Producing First Two-Event Weekend
With the Cigarette Owners Rendezvous and the Powered By Performance Invitational on tap, Performance Boat Center is doubling up on in-house-produced events this weekend.

XINSURANCE Inks Sponsorship Deals For UIM World Championship Series And Presenting Sponsorship And RWO Key West Worlds
XINSURANCE has inked significant deals with Race World Offshore and Union Internationale Motonautique.

36 In 35—The Legacy-Proven 477 V
A true wave-crusher.

Fielding two new raceboats in two classes, M CON Offshore Racing was a winner last weekend. Photo by Jeff Helmkamp copyright Helmkamp Photos

Tuesday, May 16

Binks Memorial Fun Run For Addiction Awareness Raises Record-Setting $75,000
From $11,000 to $75,000 in just four years.

PBN Exclusive—M CON Offshore Racing Doubles Down And Wins Two Big Hands
Fielding two new raceboats in two classes, M CON Offshore Racing was a winner last weekend,

Monday, May 15

Rockin The Harbor Poker Run A Rock-Star For The Ages
A modern classic.

Shootout Offshore 2026—Low Profile, High Impact
Thanks to Shootout Offshore, last weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks was wild and wooly

PBN Exclusive—Unlimited Marine Hosting First Kentucky-Based Nor-Tech Fun Run And Photo Shoot
A first for Lake Cumberland.

With the Cigarette Owners Rendezvous and the Powered By Performance Invitational on tap, Performance Boat Center is doubling up on in-house-produced events this weekend. Photo by Pete Boden copyright Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

Sunday, May 14

Speed The Water Week In News—June 5-12
It was a big one.

Saturday, June 13

Support Our Troops Poker Run Sets The Lake of the Ozarks Weekend Stage
The 2026 Support Our Troops Poker Run attracted more than 60 boats and raised $40.000 for the H.E.R.O.E.S. Care program. 

Friday, June 12

PBN Exclusive—A Hometown Favorite, Shootout Offshore In Solid Shape
The action starts tomorrow.

Deep Impact To Host 409 Center Console Launch Party At Fort Lauderdale Show
Never a bad idea to starting planning early for the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Soaring With Three-Time Nor-Tech Man Jack Couto
A devoted Nor-Tech owner, Jack Couto isn’t shy about launching his 39-footer.