PERFORMANCE BOATING NEWS
Velocity Powerboats Acquires Checkmate
By Gregg Mansfield
Florida-based Velocity Powerboats has acquired Checkmate Powerboats, continuing production of the storied performance-boat brand.
Velocity owner Scott McCormick and Checkmate owner Pete Caldwell...
MEET THE PLAYERS
Meet the racer: Brad Christopher
Brad Christopher started offshore racing just 18 months ago and already had a season most racers dream of.
Running in the Bracket 700 class with...
TECH REVIEWS
Pardon Me, But Your Slip is Showing!
Unraveling the mystery and misunderstanding of propeller slip.
By Steve Sandler
Selecting the right propeller is the easiest and cheapest way to improve performance. Propeller test...
COMPANY PROFILE
The Platinum Standard
Newcomer Platinum Powerboats launches the tech-filled 428 Platinum
By PRA’s Gregg Mansfield
Platinum Powerboats spent three years designing, developing and testing before releasing its new 42-foot...
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By Gregg Mansfield
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H1 Unlimited Racing Great Announces Retirement
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Former Boatbuilder Gets Lengthy Prison Sentence
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Record Breaker!
Darana Hybrid’s 242-mph pass electrifies the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout.
By Gregg Mansfield
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Deep Impact’s new 499 Sport is a 3,000-horsepower center console beast.
By Gregg Mansfield
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An enhanced 350-hp V10 Verado joins the lineup.
By Gregg Mansfield
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By Gregg Mansfield
Formula Boats...
Velocity Powerboats Acquires Checkmate
By Gregg Mansfield
Florida-based Velocity Powerboats has acquired Checkmate Powerboats, continuing production of the storied performance-boat...











































