June is booming and the month has barely begun. The ninth annual Kuttawa Cannonball Run set a new fundraising record, Formula Boats added a sharp new model to its Crossover Bowrider series, offshore racing’s Super Stock class headed to Guntersville, Ala., this weekend and the Maryland high-performance boating community is planning to celebrate the great Art Lilly with a commemorative poker run in August. And that’s just some of the news of the past seven days. There’s a lot more, and it’s all right here in case you missed any of it.
Friday, June 6, 2025
PBN Exclusive—Planning To Remember
The Get Down guide is a fine planning tool for anyone heading to the Central Missouri waterway.
Illinois-Based Fountain 27 Owner Celebrates Birthday By Joining 100-MPH Club
John and Steve Rihacek reached 103 mph two days ago in a 27-foot Fountain.
Thursday, June 5
PBN Exclusive—Formula’s Formula For Success? Pick A Path
Rather than follow the herd down the center console path, Formula Boats created versatile dayboats with sport looks.
Cortez Cove Fountain Making Aggressive 34 Thundercat Sales Push
Twin 400-hp V-10 outboard engines power the specially stickered 34-footer.
New Formula 360 Crossover Bowrider Boasts Full Talents Of Designer Michael Young
The 360 CBR is the latest addition to Formula’s Crossover Bowrider series.
Nor-Tech delivered its first quad V-12 outboard-powered 50 foot center in 2022.
Wednesday, June 4
PBN Exclusive: The Reinvention Of Gary Stray
Gary Stray is one of the best offshore raceboat riggers in the world.
Lake Cumberland Thunder Run Organizers Adding Value
Dedicated to delivering the best event they can.
Super Stock Class Alabama Bound With 13 Teams
A first on multiple fronts.
Tuesday, June 3
PBN Exclusive—Troops And Racers Are A Perfect Ozarks Pairing
Entertain military women and men on a Friday, let offshore racers entertain you for the rest of the weekend—you can do both on the same weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks later this month.
Chesapeake Bay Boating Group To Honor Art Lilly With Inaugural Memorial Poker Run
Honor where honor is due.
Tomlinson To Return To Altered Double-Duty This Season
A new boat in one class and a new teammate in another for the world-champion throttleman.
Platinum Powerboats Secures Top Talent For Production Team
Veteran lamination men join the new company’s ranks.
Monday, June 2
PBN Exclusive—Entry-Level Trending
A new builder and a thriving dealership are trying move the affordability needle.
DCB Shooting For Holiday-Season Opening Of New Facility
With new models such as the M42R catamaran fueling sales, DCB Performance Marine is roaring into a more-efficient production future.
Gallery Of The Week: MTI Owners In Bahamian Paradise
Paradise found, MTI style.
Sunday, June 1
The Biggest Ball Of Them All—Day No. 2 Of The Kuttawa Cannonball Run
On a picture-perfect weekend, the ninth annual Kuttawa Cannonball Run once more demonstrated why it remains the biggest ball of them all.
Saturday, May 31
When Every Picture Tells A Muddy Story—Captures From Kuttawa Cannonball Run Day No. 1
The first day of the ninth annual Kuttawa Cannonball Run was a winner despite the brown water of Lake Barkley.
New World Powerboat Racing Association Establishes Board, Releases Rulebooks
The World Powerboat Racing Association has formed its board of directors, as well as its technical and competition rulebooks.
Friday, May 30
The fleet from today’s Kuttawa Cannonball Run post-lunch-run raft-up built of a pair of houseboats and a cruiser.
Support Our Troops Poker Run Registration Lagging
The Support Our Troops Poker Run needs a significant registration push now ahead of the June 20 event. Photos by Jeff Helmkamp copyright Helmkamp Photos.
Lightning Boat Works Offering 20-Foot Entry-Level Sportboat
Lightning Boat Works has built four 20-footers so far and is working hull No. 5.
—Compiled by Matt Trulio