Hot Rod Organization Acquires Offshore Tour
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has acquired Powerboat P1 USA / P1 Offshore, a move that could unify offshore powerboat racing in 2026.
Darryl...
H1 Unlimited Racing Great Announces Retirement
The most successful driver in H1 Unlimited history is hanging up his helmet.
Dave Villwock announced his retirement after more than three decades of racing...
Former Boatbuilder Gets Lengthy Prison Sentence
An Ohio judge called the former owner of Spectre Powerboats a “professional grifter” and sentenced him to more than two decades in prison for...
Mercury Marine Unleashes New 425-hp V10 Verado
An enhanced 350-hp V10 Verado joins the lineup.
By Gregg Mansfield
Mercury Marine expanded its V10 Verado platform with the addition of an all-new 425-hp outboard,...
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...
Around the Block: DCB Performance Marine is moving into a larger production facility
After releasing the first M42R in late 2024, DCB Performance Marine continues to make moves.
The latest move involves relocating its Phoenix production facility down...
First-Time Poker Runners Take on New York
Liberty in a Can founders run NPBA’s event in a 1992 Donzi 18’ Classic.
National Powerboat Association’s New York City Powerboat Rally had been a...
Mercury Racing Miami Event Draws Boaters
Mercury Racing was one of many events at the 2025 Miami International Boat Show.
Away from the car and boat traffic of downtown Miami, Mercury Racing...
New Checkmate is Love at First Sight
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to pick up a new powerboat as a couple.
That’s what Gavin and Sarah Bellows did as...
Steady as She Goes: Dometic’s New Gyrostabilizer
Dometic is the latest company to get into the growing vessel stabilizer market with the launch of the DG3 Gyrostabilizer at the 2025 Miami...
