All eyes will turn toward South Florida next month and thanks to the “Countdown To The 2025 Miami International Boat Show” article series, you already know what’s coming to the annual exhibit. But there are sure to be a few big stories from the show itself, just as there were this in this week’s new. Canada’s Big East Marine became an MTI dealer, a new team joined the Super Cat class, Peter and Michael Hledin are working on their first Skater catamaran, Big Thunder Marine will produce its Lake of the Ozarks Boat Show and much more.
Friday, January 31
Dirty Money Shop Planning To Test XINSURANCE South Pro Class 1 Raceboat Next Week
Bobby Adams and the Dirty Money crew have been working on the 45-footer since it arrived at their shop.

Image Of The Week: Perfect Pairing
A couple of stunners from Statement Marine are almost ready for their new home.
Thursday, January 30
Big Thunder Marine Hosting Second-Year Lake Of The Ozarks Boat Show
Between its Speed and Luxury Showroom and Family Boating Center locations, the multi-brand dealership will have than 100 boats on display during the two-day event.
Latest DCB M33R Open-Bow A Family-Inspired Move
Going with an open-bow interior format made ideal sense for the Miller family.
Nor-Tech At 35—Charity Starts At Home
Serving its local community is among Nor-Tech’s top priorities outside of boat-building.
Last Day To Buy 10th Anniversary Year In Review Before Price Increase
At 212 photo-filled pages, the Year In Review is simply superb.
Wednesday, January 29
Sunshine Dreams Foundation To Produce South Florida Version Of Shore Dreams For Kids
Remember Shore Dreams for Kids In New Jersey? A South Florida version is coming.
New Super Cat-Class Team To Race Former Teague-Owned AMSOIL Skater
A new entry for the 2025 Super Cat-class season, the Arizona-based EWB Racing team plans to race its Skater 368 catamaran at a few events this year.
Mystic Kicking Off Full Event Schedule With Grove Harbour Demos
A Mystic C4000 catamaran will be part of the Grove Harbor demo fleet February 12-14. Demos will be available by appointment only.
Tuesday, January 28
Concept Boats Planning Three-Boat Display For Miami International Boat Show
A new Concept Boats 4400 Open center console powered by four Mercury Racing 500R engines will anchor the company’s booth at the upcoming Miami International Boat Show.
Winter Fun Run Thunders Into Chilly Key Largo
Even when the weather is a little cold as it was for the Florida Powerboat Club Winter Fun Run last weekend, the Florida Keys are always cool.
American Marine Performance Hosting Open-House During Miami Show Weekend
AMP will have its latest models on display during the open-house event.
Monday, January 27
Hledins Building New 26-Foot Single-Engine Skater Pleasure Cat
The first father-and-son collaboration in Skater Powerboats history is underway.
Team M CON’s Tyler Miller Named Sportsman Of The Year
For Miller and company, sportsmanship is the foundation of the M CON/Monster Energy offshore racing teams.

Binks Fun Run For Addiction Awareness Changes Dates To Schedule Overlap
The third annual Binks Addiction Awareness Fun Run will happen a week earlier this year.
Sunday, January 26
Statement 396 Catamaran No. 1 Set For Dial-In Next Week
As it happens, the first Statement 396 catamaran is color-matched to the first Statement 44 GTrs center console.
Saturday, January 25
DCB Pumped For Sterndrive 45-Foot Cat—And More—As Tooling Nears Completion
With the deck-plug for the DCB M45 Widebody catamaran complete, a deck mold will soon follow.
Friday, January 24
Hellkats Powerboats To Debut 40-Foot Catamaran-Based Center Console In Miami
Though the first Hellkat 40 center console is set up for fishing, the boat will be offered in poker-run and pilothouse versions.
Big Thunder Marine Launching ‘Cigarette Saturdays,’ ‘Fountain Fridays’ And More In 2025
Big Thunder is will launch its biggest event-season to date this year.
Big East Marine Joining The MTI Dealer Family
The owner of an MTI 390X catamaran, Big East Marine principal Cole Leibel also is MTI’s latest dealer.’

—Compiled by Matt Trulio/Speedonthewater.com