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Cigarette, the world’s premier luxury brand of performance boats has always been known for the best of the best when it comes to design and appeal. But this year at the Miami International Boat Show, the team has raised the bar beyond what many could have even imagined. The booth surpasses any ideas associated with a conventional land display and turns their in-water dock area into a showroom of the gods. Cigarette had an entire, multi-section structure erected to provide an out-of-the-elements, covered, on-water experience to house their grand selection of boats. Furthermore, they incorporated a fully encompassing dock layout, providing access from all four corners.

Next, Cigarette built an entire floating, enclosed showroom that prominently showcases not only their line of exclusive apparel but the latest Mercedes Benz AMG GT3 build in collaboration with their latest center console! No one makes as big a statement or impact as Cigarette. We look forward to seeing their next incredible concept or craft!

Since Powerboat Nation’s inception, Marc Berman, President of BAM Marine and Mercruiserparts.com has been loyal a truly loyal supporter. In all reality, Marc has always been a fan of our concept to revolutionize the way media is created and distributed in regards to the power boating world. In fact, when it comes to companies supporting us, Marc has been a supporter of everything we’ve ever asked. But true to genuine powerboating form, he makes sure its not just for us; It’s about the people enjoying the sport. Marc has even accompanied us to several different events in order to stay as deeply entrenched in the market as possible.

It’s nothing new that BAM Marine and Mercruiserparts.com are supporting us, but it is a big deal because without them and the many other businesses that have provided support to us we wouldn’t have made it as far. And made it we have. We are the fast growing powerhouse of marine media. So we SALUTE the BAM Marine/Mercruiserparts.com crew for everything they have done and continue to do for the Powerboat Nation.

Chief Performance puts the power in many of the premier boats in the world. Owner Tommy Hofstetter has been around a long time and been one of the most successful performance venues in all of South Florida. There’s a reason why it’s not luck it’s commitment that drives Chief Performance and its that same commitment that has them supporting the party of the year in South Beach Florida the Powerboat Nation bash!

When powerboating, precision is everything. To be unable to tweak and adjust whatever needed at the level needed is a hindrance to any performance boater. BBlades is changing the game with their newly in-house tooled drive spacer plates for the Bravo and Bravo Sport Master drives.

BBlades’ upped the game by building their spacers in 1/4″ Increments rather than the traditional 1/2″. This will allow the boater to alter their prop level with an unheard of degree of precision. You can now finely tune your prop height to the exact level you want, and more importantly do it with ease! The ability to simply raise or lower your prop using 1/4″ increments not found anywhere else in the boating industry and is every boat tinkerers dream.

Even more incredible is BBlades testing program where for a deposit of only $100, you can take home the spacers and test them out to your satisfaction before fully committing. Not only that, but the deposit is also put towards the purchase when you decide to keep them.

Make sure to stop by their booth in Miami and meet the guys behind this latest release!

Mercedes-AMG GT3 inspires most powerful “Open Performance” boat ever produced by the Cigarette Racing Team

Two Powerhouses Roar into the Miami International Boat Show:
Mercedes- AMG GT3 racecar
Cigarette Racing Team 41’ SD GT3 boat
Miami, FL – Two legendary brands will unite once again at the Miami International Boat Show on February 11, 2016. Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing join forces for the sixth consecutive year to present the Cigarette Racing Team 41’ SD GT3 boat inspired by the Mercedes-AMG GT3 racecar. As the most powerful “open performance” boat ever produced by the Cigarette Racing Team, the 41’ SD GT3 marries the characteristic styling and thoroughbred motorsport technology of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 that will be on display alongside it.

Cutting-edge racing technology, awe inspiring performance and stunning design are all hallmarks of the Merecdes-AMG brand. Developed to comply with the FIA’s GT3 race rules, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 competes in the world’s most hotly contested customer race series. The GT3 racecar is based on the Mercedes-AMG GT S, which launched in the U.S. in April 2015 and established a new benchmark in the segment. The Mercedes-AMG GT S provided the ideal prerequisites for the GT3 racing model with its low centre of gravity, perfect distribution of weight and wide track width. This layout guarantees precise cornering properties, high lateral acceleration, first-class agility, a high level of traction and low inertia when having to change direction fast. On the different race circuits, all of these attributes give the driver the advantages necessary to achieve top placements.

Powerful acceleration in the Mercedes-AMG GT3 is ensured by the seasoned and now further enhanced AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine taken from the SLS AMG GT3. User-friendly technology, excellent reliability, long maintenance intervals and low running costs made this high-revving, naturally aspirated engine the ideal choice for the new AMG customer sports model. Like the 7-Speed AMG SpeedShift Dual Clutch transmission in the GT S, the six-speed sequential racing gearbox in the GT3 is mounted in a transaxle configuration on the rear axle, thereby facilitating optimum weight distribution. The two high-performance models also have double-wishbone suspension that is made almost entirely from aluminium in common. These solutions once again demonstrate how closely linked regular production technology and racing technology are at AMG.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Mercedes-Benz performance brand again this year to design our fastest open performance center console powerboat yet,” said Skip Braver, President and CEO of Cigarette Racing Team. “The 41’ SD GT3 embodies our brand’s commitment to innovation and craftsmanship and once again shows the strength of our collaboration with Mercedes-AMG.”
Powered by 2 Mercury Racing 1100hp Engines.

The Cigarette Racing Team 41’ SD GT3 is powered by a pair of Mercury Racing 1100 HP engines with NXT6 Drives. The 41’ long and 11’ beam boat is able to achieve an estimated prop limited top speed of more than 100 mph with a focus on big water performance and weight of just over 20,000 lbs.

Design, Fittings and Cockpit with Signature AMG Elements

The design and fittings reflect the dynamic characteristics of the Mercedes-AMG GT3. The handcrafted interior and exterior, featuring matte components, a complete teak wood floor and a full extreme marine grade leather interior – a first for Cigarette – was designed by Gorden Wagener and his team.

“Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing are known for iconic products,” said Gorden Wagener, Head of Design Daimler AG. “Designing the 41’ SD GT3 we used some unexpected design elements from our Mercedes-AMG GT3 to create another racing icon, the most powerful “open performance” boat ever produced by the Cigarette Racing Team.”

User interface technology is also maximized with Bluetooth, computerized controls, three high-definition 17” displays, and the next generation integration of Garmin and Cigarette navigation and audio.

Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing began their collaboration partnership in 2007, primarily for organizing joint customer and marketing activities. Whether on land or water, Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing are united by their focus on delivering the ultimate in performance. Similar to its Mercedes-AMG super sports counterpart, the 38’ to 50’ long powerboats from the American specialists are among the world’s fastest and most exclusive machines. These boats feature custom-made, handcrafted quality for enthusiasts and are tested under the most extreme conditions. Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing share similar DNA makeups: both companies have triumphant racing roots and are still dedicated to this passion.

The price of this one-of-a-kind boat from the Cigarette Racing Team is available upon request. For additional information on Cigarette Racing, please visit www.cigaretteracing.com

It’s no secret that BBlades is known for their high quality work with propellers and any and all corresponding parts and accessories. This year they’re heading to the Miami International Boat Show with a plan to bring sales and discounts directly to everyone attending the event.

They have confirmed that they will be offering SPECIAL PRICING on propeller locks, propeller covers, apparel and hats during the show. If you’re looking for any of these then this is your chance to find the highest quality solution for the best price possible! But don’t miss your chance because this is only going on at the boat show. Along with great deals on many of their premier parts and accessories, the team at BBlades will also be conducting daily drawings for various prizes and apparel as well as ending the show by giving away two $100 gift certificates to lucky winners.

We’re looking forward to seeing BBlades and all they bring to the Miami International Boat Show!

You can find them at Booth: J1474 – J Tent

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Doller Offshore Marine will be in town this week for Yachts Miami Beach at the same time as the Miami International Boat Show so if you’re in the area don’t forget to stop by and see what they have on display!

Their booth and displays will be set up on Collins Avenue, Dock 7A (Slips 1128 and 1129) where general admission is completely free. They are expected to be showing off two incredible Sunsation Powerboats this year which are sure to be going home with new owners by the end of the show. Their presence as an unparalleled sales force for all thing boating makes it a no-brainer that they are going to be a main attraction of the show. Always a staunch supporter for the team at PBN, their staff is knowledgeable and friendly making any interaction a pleasure as well as quick and easy.

Check out their amazing Sunsation boats for sale that will be in Miami below!

And make sure to stop by and say hello to the team or visit them online at Doller Offshore Marine!

Wanting something to make a big splash at this week’s Miami International Boat Show, the Nor-Tech Team set set out to produce their first outboard engine-powered center console to break the 100-mph barrier. And with a new Sport 3900—hull No. 100 since the model was introduced in 2010—powered by quad Mercury Racing Verado 400R outboards on jack plates, they did exactly that and saw the boat hit a GPS-recorded 101 mph last Friday.

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Nor-Tech’s owner Trond Schou said the 39 was fully equipped, standard full T-top, a heavy stereo system,additional row of bolsters, a sliding cooler/seat, and a host of other amenities.
It was a long pull with the GPS reading 100, 99, 101, 100 and so on. It hung there throughout the run. With five people on board, we got 98 mph in the run before that so we we’re pretty sure we’d get it.”

“The neatest part about the boat is I could take any 39 they ever built and duplicate this performance—this is a factory production hull, not a ‘speed run’ boat,” he continued. “There’s nothing ‘lightened up’ about it. The engines are right out of the crates. It is completely itemized with everything the customer wanted. There’s nothing special about it other than a great hull and some really good setup work. It’s something we could reproduce for any client without having to give up the luxury the boat is known for.”

Terry Sobo, Nor-Tech’s director of sales and marketing, agreed. “We knew the hull could do it,” he said. “We had a 39-foot Monte Carlo with Mercury Racing 700s in that ran 104 mph, and it’s the same hull.”
Sobo, who was onboard during the 98-mph run said he felt protected from the high-speed onrushing breeze behind the console. “There was no wind at all behind that big windshield,” Sobo, “We were completely comfortable the whole time.”

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With the exciting launch of Boostpower TV just this year and the personal attendance to this years Miami Boat Show by its founder and producer Alexi Sahagian, there’s no wonder why the BoostPower TV team chose to support our hot south beach Miami boat show party! The name BoostPower has been around a long time and in many circles is that of a trade name to powerboaters world wide. And for 2016, BoostPower is stepping even further into the mainstream of the media world with their very own BoostPower TV live stream weekly series, debuting at 6:00PM West Coast time.

This exciting new powerboating technical series has set out to share the years of knowledge of BoostPower’s founder and President Alexi Sahagian. As the Powerboating world has evolved, so have the needs of boaters and the depth of knowledge required to maintain or service today’s powerboat engines.

The Livestream series is not only a show platform but an interactive experience designed to make you, the viewer, an integral part of the show’s foundation. During each 30 minute episode technical emails are fielded and an in depth response is provided for viewers. For the gear head at heart, this is euphoria.

Keep in mind, Alexi will be on site at this year’s show fielding questions and gathering content for upcoming episodes so don’t hesitate to stop and say hello. The Gas Monkey guys have nothing on this guy.

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Brad

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