Forget whatever weather you happen to be experiencing—things are heating up in the go-fast boating world. This week saw big news out of the high-performance pleasure-boating and offshore racing worlds. Take a break to see that you missed.
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 be prepped for the 2026 offshore racing season.
Thursday, January 15
Hot Takes From The 2025 Wozencraft World Tour
Take it from a guy who knows.
Super Stock Class To Run IHRA National Championship Offshore Racing Series
The Super Stock-class owners group has voted to run in the inaugural IHRA Offshore National Championship Series.
PBN Exclusive— Hot Takes From The 2025 Wozencraft World Tour
A go-fast boating event warrior, insurance-and-finance man Devin Wozencraft reveals his favorites.
DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats Finalizes 427 And 447C1 Models—And More
There’s a lot going on at DWR/Doug Wright Powerboats and company owner Justin Wagner was in the thick of it this week.
Wednesday, January 14
PBN Exclusive—Making The Trade
Betting on the future.
Unlimited Vision For A Skater 368
Going for perfection.
Missouri Heat In January
Chances are good at the Performance Boat Center crew will be back on the water this week.
Tuesday, January 13
PBN News—Concept Boats Turning 40
A milestone anniversary for a special family-owned business,
Concept Building First Catamaran
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the beloved center-console builder makes a big catamaran move.
PBN Exclusive: Catting Around In 2026—Five Fine Events For Feline Fans
Catamaran owners won’t lake for opportunities to strut their stuff in 2026.
Monday, January 12
Invitational Weekend At Ronnie’s Skater Celebration Dates Set
The invitational Weekend At Ronnie’s brand-celebration attracts some of the world’s finest Skater catamarans. Photos by Jeff Helmkamp copyright Helmkamp Photos.
Sunday, January 11
Visual Imagination To Sell Proprietary Clear Coat
More than 30 years in the making.
Saturday, January 10
Fort Myers Offshore Headed To New Venue At ‘The Beach’ For Upcoming Lunch Run
Fort Myers Offshore members have a new destination on tap next weekend.
Friday, January 9
PBN Exclusive—Dueling Outerlimits 50-Footers Dressed And Ready At Stephen Miles Design
Outerlimits SL 50 V-bottoms are keeping Stephen Miles and company busy at his custom powerboat painting shop.
MTI Owners Enter New Year In Mid-Keys Style
Familiar as it is to MTI owners, Hawks Cay Resort remains an idyllic getaway venue
Camping At Visual Imagination, Day 2—The Next Masterpiece Is A Blank Skater 388 Canvas
Another Custom Marine Sales managed Skater catamaran is being dressed in the famed paint-shop.