Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—March 14-21
For high-performance catamaran fans, there’s been no shortage of compelling news during the past seven days. The first 38 Valor cat hit the water, in Southwest Florida as did DCB Performance Marine M37R No. 33 in Arizona. Progress on the Pro Class 1 Alegra Motorsports Victory continues under the hands of Gary Stray at Super Cat Rigging in Florida, while 28-foot Skater catamarans showed off their rough-water prowess during the fifth annual Invitational Outboard Skater Fun Run. And of course, there’s plenty more news to catch up in case you missed it.
Friday, March 21
PBN-Exclusive—Wave-To-Wave Sweats The Small Stuff
Thanks to publisher Jared Powell, Wave-To-Wave delivers in-depth coverage of the performance-boating world’s smaller V-bottom and catamaran sides—and more.
DCB M37R Cat No. 33 Coming To Smith Mountain Lake Home
Hull No. 33, the latest M37R from DCB will debut during Super Cat Fest in early April.
Trick Powerboats 23 Widebody: Passion and Experience Create a Winning Compact Sport Cat
A cool little hot-rod from a South Carolina outfit comes to fruition.
Thursday, March 20
Take One—On Board The First 38 Valor Catamaran
The first new 38-footer has given Manatee Marine Unlimited co-owner Julian Maldonado plenty to smile about.
Registration Open For Eighth Annual Donzi And Fountain Fun Run
Nor-Tech At 35—The Trond Schou Interview, Part II: Favorite Builds
Hot picks from the man at the top.
Wednesday, March 19
PBN Exclusive—A Blast On The Bay: Meet The First Twin-Outboard HZ27
Manatee Marine Unlimited has rigged tested the first twin-outboard powered 27-footer from Hayaari Marine.
Sunsation Sun Run Success Spurs ‘Sun Run Event Series’
The Sunsation team will announce the 2025 Sun Run Series schedule during the brand-centric event that inspired it.
Tuesday, March 18
PBN Exclusive—April Events Are A Tale Of Two Coasts
Boating events in Arizona and Southwest Florida take center stage next month.
Wozencraft Adding New Events To 2025 Tour
An Eastern Seaboard swing is part of this year’s Wozencraft World Tour.
Image Of The Week—An MTI Island
Some amazing tropical islands are entirely manmade.
Nor-Tech Returning To Back Fort Myers Offshore Season Finale
Nor-Tech is returning to sponsor the final event of the 2024/2025 Fort Myers Offshore season next month.
Monday, March 17
PBN Exclusive— Outboard Skaters Overachieve In The Rough Stuff
Alegra Motorsports Pro Class 1 Catamaran Renovation On Track
The Alegra Motorsports Pro Class 1 raceboat project is on track for early May completion.
MTI Springs To The Keys In Record-Setting Style
MTI outdid itself with its largest gathering to date in the Florida Keys.
Sunday, March 16
Support Our Troops Poker Run Registration Open
Returning this year on June 20, the Support Our Troops Poker Run is among the most beloved events at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Miller And Coil Honored With Sam Griffith Trophy For Class 1 World Title
Team owner/throttleman Tyler Miller and driver Myrick Coil piloted the Monster Energy/M CON Skater catamaran to a UIM Class 1 title in 2024.
Saturday, March 15
Skater 28 Cats Star In Sporty Second-Day Outing
A pair of 28-foot Skater catamarans and one 24-footer led the charge when conditions got bumpy on the final day of the fifth annual Invitational Outboard Skater Fun Run.
Third Annual Binks Addiction Awareness Fun Run Opens Registration
Held on Lake Norman, the Binks Addition Awareness Fun Run is a casual event for a great cause.
Friday, March 14
Outboard Skater Fun Run Opening Day—By The Numbers
The first day of the fifth annual event saw immaculate conditions.
Sneak Peek—Statement 396 Raceboat No. 1
The canopied raceboat reportedly is one of 10 builds in progress at the plant.
—Compiled by Matt Trulio
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