Newsweek In The Powerboat Nation—March 21-28

The best explanation for the past seven days of news in go-fast boating world is simply this: Boat the recreational-event and offshore racing season are around the corner. A Mystic catamaran battle is shaping up for the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, Pro Class 1 teams are ramping up prep and testing ahead of the May season-opener and more. You may have already read and digested all of that. But in case you haven’t, here’s your chance.

Friday, March 28

PBN Exclusive— How Art Meets Commerce At Visual Imagination

Company principal Mark Morris blends talent with the lost art of listening.

Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Reviving Lieutenant Governor’s Cup Honor

Adding even more value to an already coveted award.

Global Warmer Heating Up Southwest Florida

Powered by a pair of 1,100-hp turbocharged engines installed and rigged by Grant’s Signature Racing, the Global Warmer Outerlimits aced its first test-session yesterday.

Thursday, March 27

PBN Exclusive—Who’s Ready For The Head-To-Head Mystic Show?

Mystic versus Mystic, turbine power versus piston power, record-holding Shootout throttleman versus record-holding Shootout throttleman. Any way you look at it, the 2025 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout could produce a battle for the ages.

Nor-Tech At 35—How Salty Wife Inspired The 500 Sport Center Console

Stephanie and Jesse Neumann wanted a Nor-Tech center console in a size it didn’t offer. So the company added a new model.

Wednesday, March 26

PBN Exclusive—Small Keys To Paradise

There plenty of raft-up places to discover if you’re willing to explore a bit.

Project—Cat 300 Jackhammer Raceboat In The Works

The newest addition to the Jackhammer team’s stable is a Cat 300 raceboat being updated at Manatee Marine Unlimited.

Truck Show To Benefit Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Charities

The fancy boat-and-truck connection runs deep in the performance-boating community.

Tuesday, March 25

PBN Exclusive—The Hartwell Lake Charity Run Is South Carolina’s Coolest Hot-Ticket

Benefitting Meals On Wheels-Anderson, South Carolina’s Hartwell Lake Charity Run is family-oriented happening for a great cause.

Monster Energy/M CON Team All In For 2025/2026 Pro Class 1 Seasons

The Monster Energy/M CON team will run its existing Pro Class 1 Skater 438 raceboat this season but has a new creation coming for 2026.

Crypto Outerlimits Sale Makes Stark A Two-MTI Man

After eight months on the market and several sales that fell through, Stark sold his famed Outerlimits V-bottom.

Profile: Billy Moore—The Gentleman Professional

When Billy Moore throttled Mike Falco’s Team Defalco Outerlimits to a world title last November, the victory was the culmination of decades of commitment and hard work.

Monday, March 24

PBN Exclusive—CTS Goes Big With Super Cat Fest West Auction Item

The bidding will be fast and furious—and uncommonly generous if history is a guide—during the 2025 Super Cat Fest West auction for children’s charities in Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

With a new CTS trailer and more as one of its times for the Saturday night auction, the Super Cat Fest West organizers hope to raise a record-setting donation to local children’s charities in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Photo by Tom Leigh/Tommy Gun Images.

Waves And Wheels To Dress First Valor 27 Widebody Catamaran

Rigging of the first Valor 27 Widebody should be completed in a few weeks before it heads to Wave And Wheels for its interior and paint.

Just In Time For Naples, Sunsation 32 CCX Is New Owner’s Dream Boat

A full-circle journey for a delighted center-console owner.

Sunday, March 23

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.

XINSURANCE North Scores Veteran Crewmember

XINSURNANCE North is one of two Pro Class 1 teams the Utah-based specialty insurer is backing this season.

Naples Poker Run Finds Low-Key Perfection

Conditions for the Florida Powerboat Club’s first Naples event in more than 10 years could not have been better.

Saturday, March 22

Stancombes Coming Back For Inaugural 500R Factory Stock Season

The father-and-son duo is returning to offshore racing with fresh horses.

Friday, March 21

Pro Class 1 MTI Catamaran Aces First Test Session At Lake X

The Factory MTI team’s Randy Scism, Willy Cabeza and Grant Bruggemann were delighted with the results of the past two days.