Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—April 3-10

Another killer week is in the go-fast boating world books. Want to know what you missed?

Friday, April 10

New Live Now! Fort Myers Offshore Takes Hawks Cay

Scrapyard Media has produced another stunning video for the Fort Myers Offshore group.

PBN Exclusive—Word On The Desert Storm Street

Though Desert Storm includes a poker run and a top-speed shootout, it Thursday Street Party  is the main event for the three-day affair.

Thursday, April 9

Deep Impact Teams Up With DCB For Back-To-Back Desert Events

East and West, Deep Impact has a big presence at major events this month.

PBN Exclusive—Next Man-Up For Nor-Tech Fest

Nor-Tech 35 th anniversary celebration is just around the corner

Lockyer’s 39-Foot Factory Stock Raceboat ‘Coming Home’ To Wagner

A well-known Factory Stock-class Doug Wright catamaran formerly owned by throttleman Rob Lockyer will soon be the property of brand-owner Justin Wagner

Wednesday, April 8

36 In 35—The 460 Flyer Opens Up

With a new layout, the Nor-Tech 460 Flyer Open took day-boat versatility to an even higher level.

With a new layout, the Nor-Tech 460 Flyer Open took day-boat versatility to an even higher level. Photo by Pete Boden/Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

PBN Exclusive— Lake Winnipesaukee Poker Run Turning 25

Milestones will abound in the New Hampshire event.

Tuesday April 7

Thomassie Resigns from IHRA

Tommy Thomassie has resigned from his position as the executive vice president and director of powerboating.for the International Hot Rod Association.

Angle Of Attack Is New DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats Distributor And Service Center

“I think we are going to do some damage together.—Justin Wagner, DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats.

A well-known Factory Stock-class Doug Wright catamaran formerly owned by throttleman Rob Lockyer will soon be the property of brand-owner Justin Wagner. Photo by Pete Boden/Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.

PBN Exclusive— WMF Builds Another Rad-Toon

Wild thing.

Monday, April 6

PBN Exclusive—One Event-Packed Weekend

The promising go-fast boating events are right around the corner.

Life Is A Complete Beach For Fort Myers Offshore At Cayo Costa Raft-Up

The momentum continues—and just one event remains in the 2025/2026 Fort Myers Offshore season.

The momentum continues—and just one event remains in the 2025/2026 Fort Myers Offshore season.

Sunday, April 5

First Person—GSX Powerboats Video In Production

Looking forward to watching the finished project.

Saturday, April 4

DCB To Showcase M45 Catamaran No. 2 At Super Cat Fest West

The second DCB M45 catamaran is sure to be a show-stealer at next week’s Super Cat Fest West event in Lake Havasu City.

Friday, April 3

American Marine Performance To Showcase 35 Cat At Super Cat Fest West And Desert Storm

A new-audience will get an up-close look at the new 35-foot catamaran from American Marine Performance this month in Arizona.

Tampa Bay Powerboat Week Approaching Capacity

Always a hit for so many good reasons.

PBN Exclusive—‘Not Great’ Weekend In St. Pete  Amps Two-Class Racer For New Orleans

An offshore racing throttleman in two classes this year, 17-year-old Owen Buis has already rebounded from a mechanically challenging season-opener.