Week by week, the intensity of the summer boating season increases. No weekend lacks for one or two boating events. From the Bahamas to the Lake of the Ozarks, powerboat happenings roar to life and will continue building through the end of August. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. And if you need to get caught on your reading about what happened in the go-fast boating world during the past seven days, it’s all right here.
Friday, June 20
PBN Exclusive—Support For Support
Though offshore racing will dominate the Lake of the Ozarks action this weekend, the most important event is happening today.
Statement 44 GTrs Center Console Rebranded As 47 GTrs
Statement Marine’s largest V-bottom center console has a new handle based on its actual length.
New 22 Progression: ‘Race Ready’ With a Mercury Racing 300X
A new classic is born.
Thursday, June 19
PBN Exclusive—A New Mystic Man
Bill Day is thrilled about his new Mystic Powerboats build and collaborating with company leader John Cosker.
Live Now! Waves And Wheels And Doug Wright ‘Next Chapter’ Video
At just 20-minutes, the new Scrapyard Media video on the latest move from Waves And Wheels is an easy and compelling watch.
Nor-Tech At 35—Boats, Planes, Automobiles And The Fine Art Of The Family Road-Trip
The Bahamas Poker Run was yet another road-swing for the Bass family.
Wednesday, June 18
PBN Exclusive—Spartan Powerboat Club Delivers One From The Heart In Atlantic City
Last weekend’s Coty Marine Cory Molinari Atlantic City Poker Run was another Spartan Powerboat Club gem. Photo courtesy/copyright of the Spartan Powerboat Club
Owen Buis To Join The Double-Duty Club At Ozarks Races
An APBA Hall of Champions member, Owen Buis is on the cusp of another offshore racing milestone.
Cigarette Owners Rendezvous Beats The Weather For Success
Another hit for the vaunted brand and its Lake of the Ozarks dealership is in the books.
High Fidelity Family Time, Don Smith Powerboat And KICKER Marine Audio Style
The Haines family plans to explore the Bahamas in their KICKER Marine Audio system-upgraded 45-footer in the near future.
Bahamas Bound, VI—Wrapping It Up By The Numbers And More
Described by one seasoned participant as “the best poker run ever,” the 34th annual Florida Powerboat Club Bahamas event is in the books.
Tuesday, June 17
PBN Exclusive—Powered By Performance Raises $45,000 For Make-A-Wish Program
A great event for a great cause.
Sequence Of The Week—Sunrise On Harbour Island
Simple magnificence
Waves And Wheels Founder Takes Ownership Of Doug Wright Powerboats
Justin Wagner is excited about his next endeavor as owner of Doug Wright Powerboats.
Bahamas Bound, Part VI—Pink Gold
The colors of the Bahamas will take your breath and steal your heart.
Monday, June 16
PBN Exclusive—The Baddest 49er
With six 500-hp outboard engines on its transom, the Deep Impact 499 center console is a forced to be reckoned with.
Bruggemann And Cabeza To Campaign Two Boats At XINSURANCE Offshore
Staring with this weekend’s XINSURANCE Offshore event, Willy Cabeza and Grant Bruggemann will field two offshore raceboats this season.
Angle Of Attack Marine Tour—Coming To An Event Near Year
Until April, longtime performance owner and entrepreneur Chris Richards had never been to Lake Havasu in Arizona.
Bahamas Bound, Part V—Pigging Out
The locals of Pig Beach thrive as much on attention—and they get plenty of it from visitors to Meek’s Patch—as they do being hand-fed.
Sunday, June 15
Powered By Performance Invitational Fun Run Powers Through
Despite Friday’s weather woes, the second-year Powered Performance Invitational Fun Run delivered plenty of fireworks.
Bahamas Bound, Part IV—Welcome To The Memory Factory
For powerboat owners and water-lovers of all kinds, the Bahamas are a memory factory.
New Outerlimits SC 46 Catamaran Finds A Great Home
Originally built for another owner, a brand-new Outerlimits SC 46 catamaran is now owned by avowed MTI man Shelby Smith.
Saturday, June 14
Bahamas Bound, Part III—Taming The Big Stuff In A Deep Impact 499
The Deep Impact 499 center console is a true rough-water beast.
Friday, June 13
Bahamas Bound, Part II—When High Winds Are Nothing To Beach About
Yesterday’s change of plan for the 34th annual Florida Powerboat Club Bahamas Poker Run turned out perfectly.
PBN Exclusive—A Boredom Hall Pass
Performance-boat owner Tom Hall always finds a way to keep himself amused.
Lake Of The Ozarks Boys Teaming Up To Support Lake Of The Ozarks Gal
The Monster Energy/M CON team’s Tyler Miller and Myrick Coil will run the Factory Stock TS Motorsports MTI 390XR catamaran at the XINSURANCE Offshore event later this month.
Safety Legend Shawn Steinert The Focus Of Next In The Lead Video
Telling the story of the most important figures in offshore racing is next up for Scrapyard Media and Speed On The Water.
New Outerlimits SC 46 Catamaran Finds A Great Home
Originally built for another owner, this SC 46 catamaran is the Outerlimits Offshore Powerboats model owned by avowed MTI man Shelby Smith.
—Compiled by Matt Trulio