Even in the dead of winter, the high-performance boating world is a busy place. This week alone, Scrapyard Media and speedonthewater.com released another compelling video on the Factory Billet record-setting 2024 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout effort, coveted Canadian builder Tuff Marine released its first catamaran, Shaun Torrente returned to international tunnel-boat racing in search of another world title, another builder begged off the Miami International Boat Show and more. The show is just around the corner and winter boating events in Florida are heating up with tomorrow’s Fort Myers Offshore lunch run and the Florida Powerboat Club Winter Run to Largo at the end of the month. It’s a fine time of year to be part of the Powerboat Nation.
Friday, January 17
Visual Imagination—Going Nonstop And Grateful
For painter Mark Morris, the MTI, Nor-Tech and Skater parade never stops.
Thursday, January 16
New Story Series—Celebrating Nor-Tech At 35
Starting next Thursday and continuing through 2025.
Cigarette To Complement Miami Showcase With Private Sea Trials
Between the Miami Convention Center and a private location in Coral Gables, Cigarette Racing Team will have 11 boats at the Miami International Boat Show this year.
Wednesday, January 15
Determined Torrente Vows To ‘Finish What We Started’ With F1H2O Return To Victory Team
Going for a fourth world title with the team that started it all.
New Video Live! Factory Billet—Break A Record or Keep A Promise?
The Factory Billet sage continues with another record-setting performance and a promise kept to a five-year-old princess.
Howe To Sell An MTI 440X Catamaran
The Howe’s MTI 440X is a proven adventure platform.
AMP 333 Center Console Added To Grove Harbor Demo Fleet
American Marine Performance will have a 33-foot center console available by appointment for demo rides at the Grove Harbor event.
Tuesday, January 14
Tuff Marine Completes First 32-Foot Cat With An Eye Toward Super Stock Competition
Snowbound for the moment, the new Tuff 32 catamaran will be back on the water this spring.

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Off For 2025
Could this be the beginning of the end for domestic offshore powerboat racing’s most enduring event?
Fort Myers Offshore Bound For Millers Dockside—At Last
Though club president Tim Hill is expecting 20 to 30 boats, he wouldn’t be surprised if twice that many participated.
Monday, January 13
The high-performance center console and catamaran builder is opting for regional boat shows this year.
Nor-Tech Breezing Into Miami With Display And Demos After Banner Year
Nor-Tech is all in with a pair of outboard-powered 4000 Supercat models and more at the upcoming Miami International Boat Show

Sunday, January 12
Waves And Wheels Showcasing Special Edition 39 Doug Wright Carbon Cat In Miami
Wherever it goes, the Doug Wright 39 Carbon Waves And Wheels Edition is a show-stopper.
Countdown To The 2025 Miami International Boat Show
Plan accordingly and you’ll find you have more than enough time to see what you need to in just a couple of days, then hit the strand by day and clubs and such by night.
Saturday, January 11
Live January 15! Factory Billet Video, II—186 MPH And On Time For A Birthday Party
Airing January 15, the second Factory Billet video produced by Scrapyard Media is every bit as entertaining as the first.
Miles-Owned MTI 340X Cat Getting Dressed To Represent
When a rare and brief window in his schedule appeared, powerboat painting wizard Stephen Miles filled it with a personal project he’s wanted to do for years.
Fountain, Donzi And Glasstream/GSX Out For Miami Boat Show
Fountain Powerboats will not exhibit at the Miami International Boat Show this year.
Friday, January 10
Florida Powerboat Club/Speed Prepping For Third Miami Boat Show Bash
It may not be the most romantic Valentine’s date, but it’s going to be fun.

Mercury Racing Factory Experience Added To Bago Big Bet Event
Mercury Racing rarely allows outsiders into its inner sanctum, much less offers tours.
—Compiled by Matt Trulio/speedonthewater.com