The Newsweek in the Powerboat Nation – December 6-13

A new feature on Powerboat Nation, “The Newsweek in the Powerboat Nation” delivers the biggest stories of the past seven days from the high-performance-boating. And you’ll only find it every Friday afternoon here and on speedonthewater.com.

As you’ll learn as you move through the first installment of this quick-hit story list—each with its own live link to the original article—a lot can happen in seven days.

Daily news can be hard to keep up with. Thanks to “The Newsweek in the Powerboat Nation” you’ll never miss a worthwhile story about your favorite hobby again.

Friday, December 13

Pro Class 1 And Super Cat Release 2025 Schedules

A pair of intriguing event rosters.

Synergy Green Renegade 38’ Open Shines In ‘Year In Review’ Spotlight

Renegade Boats continues to upgrade its center-console game.

Commentary: Back To Back To Back To Back—Now It’s Miller Time

An incredible feat that won’t be repeated.

Tyler Miller and Myrick Coil have accomplished something that won’t be repeated.

Thursday, December 12

Boyne Thunder Poker Run Sponsor Registration Sold Out

A new-record for the 21-year-old event in Northern Michigan.

Professional Racing Offshore Accepted As APBA Member-Organization

An APBA member-organization, locally based Professional Racing Offshore will produce the 2025 Shootout Offshore event at the Lake of the Ozarks in Central Missouri. 

Szolack Building First Widened Skater 368 Cat—With Kasse Power

Ron Szolack’s Skater 368 will be the first with a widened tunnel.

Performance-boat wheeler-dealer Ron Szolack isn’t just having Skater Powerboats widen a 368 catamaran for the first time, he’s having the builder power it with dual-calibration Kasse Racing engines.

Powerboat P1 USA Unveils ‘Triple Crown’ Series Plans

A series within a series.

Wednesday, December 11

Live Now! Final Super Cat Series Video

Wrapping up the story series in Key West, Fla.

Captured in Key West, Fla., the final segment of the Scrapyard Media Super Cat docu-series wraps up an incredible season.

Skater At 50—Thinking Outboard The Box

The first Skater 388 catamaran powered with outboard engines was exactly what Michigan-based owner Steve Bareman wanted.

Tuesday, December 10

MTI 482 Catamaran ‘No. 4 Out The Door’

Another new MTI catamaran awaits multi-time client Scott Rosenbach at Performance Boat Center.

Another new MTI catamaran awaits multi-time client Scott Rosenbach at Performance Boat Center.

Project—BRP Marine Custom ‘Whispers’ Life Into Donzi 32 ZF Center Console

A renovation project makes an almost 25-year-old center console look new.

Monday, December 9

Fast Santas In Sleigh Boats Tackle The Toys Tour

The 24th annual Toys Tour in Palatka, Fla., saw 80 to 90 boats and 300 people for a great cause—gathering toys for children in need in Putnam County.

Statement 396 Cat Slated To Arrive Stateside This Week

The new cat will be the property of the first Statement 44 GTrs center-console owner.

Sunday, December 8

Andersson Secures Third F1H2O World Title With Victory In Sharjah Finale

The Swedish tunnel-boat pilot stays hot.

Boyne Thunder Poker Run Opens Sponsor Registration

Even with 60 slot available sponsor registration sold out in 10 days last year.

Saturday, December 7

Big Thunder Marine Hosting ‘Deck The Hulls’ Holiday Fundraiser

The multi-brand dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks celebrates the holidays while raising money for local charities.

Gargiulo Gets Spooled

A diehard performance-boat owner acquires a wild and well-known MTI catamaran.

Friday, September 6

Pyburn/Lilly And Buis/Turk Going Pro Class 1 Racing

XINSURANCE will field two Pro Class 1 teams in 2025.

Compiled by Matt Trulio/speedonthewater.com. Photos by Cole McGowan, Brad DiMaggio and Karson Madole.

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