For the most part, all eyes have been on 66th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and next week’s Key West Offshore World Championships. The events compromise an annual one-two punch of action in the go-fast boating world. So with all the news generated between them, it’s easy to miss something. But you don’t have to—just scroll down to catch up.
Friday, October 31
SOTW Key West Bash Charity Auction Update—An 11th Item At The 11th Hour
Valued at $2,800, the triple-loop pendant from Blue Marlin Jewelry is the final item—at least for the moment—for Thursday night’s charity auction in Key West, Fla.
Sneak Peek—Stephen Miles Design Painting 32 GSX Center Console
Though Stephen Miles has designed graphics for GSX models, the 32-footer is the first one he’s painted.
South Florida’s Best Go-Fast Boat Show Is Returning To Key West
The best show in South Florida happens next week in Key West.
Thursday, October 30
PBN Exclusive—Extreme Measures In Key West
Not super-competitive, but super-fun to watch.
Bracket Class Bonanza Coming To Key West
Critical mass.
Wednesday, October 29
PBN Exclusive— Aftermarket Upgrades Abound At Lauderdale Show
There plenty of goodies beyond new boats.
Four Highlights From Fort Lauderdale
Smoke-shows in South Florida.
Deep Impact 449 Fills Out Builder’s Brawny Center Console Line
Though the Deep Impact 449 center console on display in Fort Lauderdale this week has five Mercury Racing 500R powerplants on its transom, the new model is the only center console in its class that can handle six outboard outboards.
Deep Impact Custom Boats Going Factory Direct
Starting today at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, all Deep Impact Custom Boat sales are factory-direct.
Key West Worlds Sets Records Before The First Green Flag Flies
Some crazy-cool numbers.
Tuesday, October 28
PBN Exclusive: Coming To Key West—A Sterling Showing
Well-represented as usual
Key West Worlds Registration Closed At 95 Boats
A record-setting on more than one level.
Nor-Tech At 35—Show Time For 4000 Roadster No. 4
The latest Nor-Tech 4000 Roadster catamaran is a lock to attract big crowds this week at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Take nothing away from those still trying to build it, but the Cat 300 class has not lived up to the early hype.
Respect And Remembrance Intersect At Old Friends Forever Reunion
The Offshore Friends Forever group met last week in Stuart, Fla., to the celebrate of the sport’s finest days and pay tribute to some of its all-time greats.
Monday, October 27
Total Team Effort Readies Rolled GC Racing/MTI Pro Class 1 Cat For Key West Worlds
It was all hands on deck in Central Missouri and South Florida.
Deep Impact To Celebrate Lauderdale Center-Console Trio Dockside Soiree
With its second new model in as many years, the South Florida builder has plenty to celebrate.
Sunday, October 26
Howe To Race Super V In Key West
Co-owned by Michael Howe and Rob Lockyer, a rare 40-foot Outerlimits model make its U.S. debut in the Super V ranks next week.
First-Year Wozencraft Team Coming To Key West With High Hopes And A New Transom—And Returning Next Season
The Wozencraft/TFR Super Stock team had an excellent first-year.
Saturday, October 25
XINSURANCE South, Graydel And More Take Top Honors In Inaugural WPRA National Series
Congratulations to all.
Friday October 24
Manatee Marine On Pace With Key West Prep
Including Wozencraft Insurance, which received a new transom, Manatee Marine has three raceboats to prepare for the upcoming Race World Offshore Key West World Championships.
Toys Tour Turning 25 Next Month
Because everyone likes to play Santa for a day.
Interview—Straight Talk With IHRA Executive Leah Martin
A candid discussion as the Key West World Championships approach.