Want to forget about winter—or at least escape it for a little while? Catch up on your go-fast boating news with Powerboat Nation’s weekly roundup. It might just warm you up.
Friday, January 23
PBN Exclusive—John Coen’s Super-Deep Impact On Mark Fischer
The lessons of Superboat are carried into the Deep Impact brand.
Superboat Founder John Coen, Jr. Dies
The loss of a legendary East Coast V-bottom boat-builder.
Thursday, January 22
PBN Exclusive—A Miami Boat Show Jailbreak
Life beyond the convention center.
First Look—DCB M45 Catamaran No. 1
Simply spectacular.
Wednesday, January 21
PBN Exclusive—February Going (Almost) All FPC
Though the Florida Powerboat Club event in the Middle Florida Key takes will take top take billing in February, there’s still plenty to keep high-performance powerboat fans entertained next month in the Sunshine State.
Tip Of The Spear Registration Opening In Early February
Capped At 55 Boats
Tuesday, January 20
Sunsation Cancels 2026 Sun Run
The Sunsation Sun Run is on hiatus this year.
PBN Exclusive— DCB And FMO Pull Big Weekend Numbers
Last weekend saw record-setting high-performance boating events on both sides of the country.
The High-Velocity Boat-Building Education Of 18-Year-Old Jake Scott
A fan of Velocity Powerboats since a young age, 18-year-old Jake Scott got the opportunity of a lifetime when he spent a month at the company rebuilding his vintage 22-footer.
Monday, January 19
PBN Exclusive: Patnaude Rising—Again
The cream always rises.
Deep Impact 449 Center Console Getting The Lake X Treatment
A first for Deep Impact.
Sunday, January 18
DCB Grand Opening, Part II, Attracts 500-Plus Guests
DCB transformed its working factory into a flashy event space.
Fort Myers Offshore A Major Body In Motion With Yesterday’s Record-Setter
The momentum continues for Fort Myers Offshore.
Saturday, January 17
Leach Celebration Of Life Set For February 7
Bob Leach was “The Godfather” of West Coast Custom boating.
Speed Above The Water—Flying High, Foil Style
Series 6 comprises the latest in e-foiling Fliteboard products.
Friday, January 16
PBN Exclusive—Big Thunder Going Huge For 2026 Event Season
It’s going to be one doozy of a season for the Big Thunder crew.
Click Or Kilo? Enter The Super V Fountain Duo Southwest Florida
Simon Williams has a pair of 42-Footers being prepped for the 2026 offshore racing season.
