SV Offshore Racing Repowering For 2023 Season

Thanks in large part to Vinnie Diorio, the owner of the Wisconsin-based SV Offshore Racing team, electronically fuel-injected Mercury Racing 860 engines became a legal power option in 2022 under American Power Boat Association rules for the Super Cat class. Two teams—SV Offshore Racing and LiquorSplit—used them last season. And now there is one. SV […]

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Boat Test: 2023 Intrepid 41 Valor

Intrepid utilizes imaging technology borrowed from an aerospace manufacturer to vet and inspect its materials and processes. Courtesy Intrepid Powerboats Special delivery: Sign up for the free Boating email newsletter. Subscribe to Boating magazine for $14 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Overview The Intrepid 41 Valor is three boats in one: a cabin cruiser, a […]

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MTI AT 25—The Lambo Days

Mostly absent from the high-performance powerboating scene these days since the death of his best boat-wrangling buddy Larry Goldman in 2017, New York’s Gino Gargiulo made a big splash with exotic automobile-themed MTI catamarans. That isn’t to say that the Wentzville, Mo., company didn’t build outrageous theme-boats for other clients during the years, but Gargiulo’s […]

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Mercury Racing 400R Outboard

Mercury Racing’s new V10 400R outboard. Courtesy Mercury Racing The Wide Open gang at Mercury Racing kicked off its 50th Anniversary celebration at the Miami International Boat Show with the introduction of an all-new V10 400R outboard model. This motor will replace the supercharged 2.6-liter L6 400R, a model that may be the best-selling outboard […]

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Outboard-Powered Skater Cats Descend On Sarasota

Three years ago, Ron Muller of Electronics Unlimited in Stuart, Fla., invited a few of friends who—like him—own Skater Powerboats catamarans for a fun run and photo session across the state in Sarasota. The intimate event typically draws about a dozen creations from the Douglas, Mich., builder, and this year’s go-round last Friday was true […]

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Performance Powerboats Up And Running

Of the 12 years Performance Boat Center headquartered in Osage Beach, Mo., has been in business, the last 18 months have been among the most challenging. Take nothing away from creating a multi-brand powerboat dealership and general go-fast boating oasis in a once-quiet cove at the Lake of the Ozarks. That took a ton of […]

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MTI At 25: In The Lead With Randy Scism

From the day we came up with our In The Lead documentary-style video series concept, MTI founder Randy Scism was on our short list of subjects. But it took until our second season in 2022—with support from primary backer Mercury Racing as well as MYCO Trailers, CP Performance, Hamilton Marine Finance, Hardin Marine, Bluave Marine […]

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Mercury Racing launches three scholarships

In an effort to support the future workforce and the marine industry, Mercury Racing announced it will offer three scholarship programs: the Excellence in Trade scholarship, the Impact Institute Education scholarship and, new in 2023, the Great Lakes Boat Building School Marine Technician Scholarship. In its fifth year, the Excellence in Trade scholarship is open […]

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Featured Boat: 2017 Outerlimits SV 50

Offered by Performance Boat Center of Osage Beach, Mo., this 2017 Outerlimits SV 50 is powered by twin Mercury Racing 1350 engines with M8 drives. According to the listing, the engines have 208 operating hours. Hardware includes Mercury Racing 17” x 39” five-blade CNC propeller and 380-S K-planes. The sit-down 50-footer’s dual-helm station is equipped […]

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Featured Boat: 2014 Cigarette 42X

Offered by TNT Marine Sales of Miami, this fiery 2014 model-year Cigarette Racing Team 42X sportboat is powered by twin Mercury Racing 1100 engines with M6 drives. According to the listing, the engines have 100 operating hours since their last rebuilds. At 95 hours, TNT handled complete service of the quad-cam four-valve mills. Hardware includes […]

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Mercury Racing Offering Three Scholarship Programs In 2023

Knowing that no one is born with the technical skills for a career in the high-performance marine industry, the decision-makers at Mercury Racing launched the Fond du Lac Wis., company’s  “Excellence in Trade” scholarship program five years ago and added its “Impact Institute” scholarship program three years later. New for 2023 is the company’s “Great […]

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Featured Boat: 2022 Nor-Tech 390 Sport Center Console

Offered by Double R Performance in Hawkstone, Ontario, Canada, this 2022 Nor-Tech 390 Sport Center Console is powered by quad Mercury Racing 450R outboard engines. The engines are dressed in the company’s white “Cold-Fusion” hue with custom-painted accents. For easier times around the docks, the boat is equipped with a bow thruster. Helm station features […]

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