Another seven days of high-performance powerboating news is in the books. Time for you to catch up.
Friday, March 6
Demos On The Spring Fling Menu
Doug Wright Powerboats, Platinum Powerboats and Valor Powerboats will have demo-catamarans at tomorrow’s Fort Myers Offshore event.
Thursday, March 5
First Take: Factory Billet V-Bottom Owner On New Mystic C4000 Catamaran
First cat—and instant love—for the fastest V-bottom man on the water.
PBN Exclusive—Moore Stock Still Super
Owner/driver Andy Miller and throttleman Billy Moore are joining forces in the Diggin Deep raceboat this season.
Wednesday, March 4
36 In 35—How The Nor-Tech 50 Sport Center Console Lowered One Woman’s Salinity Level
The driving forces behind the Nor-Tech 50 Sport center console, Stephanie and Jesse Neumann are on their second 50-footer.
PBN Exclusive—Beckley Back In The Mentoring Game With Rookie Offshore Racer Sloan Langston
The rookie-and-veteran Super Stock-class paring of driver Sloan Langston and throttleman Ryan Beckley will share the cockpit of the former Coco’s Monkey raceboat during the first few races of the 2026 season.
Super Cat Fest West Coming Back Bigger And Better
Skyrocketing growth has spurred well-considered solutions.
Tuesday, March 3
Doug Wright Powerboat/DWR Stepping Up As Fort Myers Offshore Spring Fun Run Media Backer
Yet another value add for Doug Wright Powerboats and Fort Myers Offshore.
PBN Exclusive— Skater Powerboats Brand-Celebration Coming To Cape Coral
Despite the 2026 Invitational Skater Fun Run is now open to Skater catamarans with either stern-drive or outboards, most will be of the latter kind.
Rigging For Pro Class 1 Monster Energy/M CON Skater 418 Cat Slated To Begin This Week
Inspired and order by veteran offshore racer Tyler Miller, the first Pro Class 1 Skater 418 is scheduled to be hauled to Performance Boat Center for engine installation and more.
Monday, March 2
PBN Exclusive— Why Does Boyne Thunder Sell Out So Fast?
As it did in 2025, the annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run sold out in minutes yesterday.
Cigarette Announces Summer Rendezvous Plans
The early summer Cigarette Owners Rendezvous has become an annual tradition at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Offshore Series Navigation Tips For New IHRA Website
Easy and intuitive.
Platinum 428 Catamaran To Make Southwest Florida Debut In Fort Myers Offshore Event
The Platinum 428 catamaran model hasn’t had any public exposure since late 2025—and that’s about to change.
Sunday, March 1
Commentary: Freedom Of Choice Applies To Both Sides Of The Offshore Racing Business World
In the end, the market decides consumer choices—even in offshore racing.
Registration Open For Fort Myers Offshore Spring Fun
Is another record-setter in the offing?
Saturday, February 28
Boyne Thunder And 1,000 Islands Charity Poker Runs Opening General Registration Tomorrow
Two of go-fast boating’s summer hottest tickets go on sale tomorrow.
Friday, February 27
DMR Performance Snags Defalco Team Pro Class 1 Raceboat For 2026 Season
Now the property of Bill Pyburn, Jr., the former Defalco Victory catamaran top honors in the Pro Class 1 category in 2025 and 2024.
PBN Exclusive— Great Lakes Grand Prix Reaffirms ‘Racer-Friendly’ Commitment
The Michigan City, Ind., offshore racing venue is among the most popular in the sport.
