From DCB’s spectacular second M42R catamaran to the 2025 Boyne Thunder Poker Run’s instant sell-out, major high-performance marine stories exploded this week. The story series celebrating Nor-Tech’s 35th anniversary took a look back at the company’s first 39-foot center console, while Manatee Marine Unlimited and Waves And Wheels looked forward to completing their first Valor 27 Widebody catamaran. And that’s just for openers.
Friday, March 7
Desperately Needed Facelift Imminent For Powerboat Nation
Cause for celebration—Powerboat Nation will be changing its look and feel in the next few
weeks. Photo by Pete Boden/Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.
Under The Radar And Over The Top—Inside Custom Marine Sales
The stuff that go-fast powerboating dreams are made of.
Thursday, March 6
PBN Exclusive—Boat On A Hot Bar Roof
In 2014, Powerboat Nation pulled off an outrageous guerilla marketing stunt.
Next-Gen 27 Valor Cat At Manatee Marine
Hull No. 1 to be built out at Waves And Wheels in Osage Beach, Mo.
With a fully loaded top speed of 68 mph, the first Nor-Tech 390 Sport center console was plenty fast.
Wednesday, March 5
PBN Exclusive—Boyne Thunder’s Poker Run Is Icing On Its Cake
There is so much more to the Boyne Thunder Poker Run than the poker run itself.
DCB Delivers Second Dazzling M42R Catamaran—In Color
The second DCB M42R catamaran has been delivered to its owners.
Grant’s Signature Racing Rigging Global Warmer Outerlimits—And More
The nation’s premiere powerboat rigging shop is flush with projects.
Jeff Johnston Joins Octane Marine
Marine industry veteran Jeff Johnston is now the sales and marketing director for Octane Marine
Tuesday, March 4
PBN Exclusive—Checkmate To The Spartan Powerboat Club
A match made in Toms River, N.J.
Boyne Thunder Sells Out In Two Minutes And Change
A new record for the hottest event of summer.
Interceptor Delivers First 28-Foot Deckboat With 500R Outboard Power
The newest 28 GTD Performance deckboat boasts a sexy low-profile—and a pair of supercharged outboard engines.
Monday, March 3
PBN Exclusive—Power To The Orange Man Group
Without boundless enthusiasm the high-performance powerboat world doesn’t exist.
Image Of The Week—Equal Time For Outboard-Haters
Dave Stepanek ran his rare inboard-powered Nor-Tech 420 Monte Carlo in last Saturday’s Fort Myers Offshore lunch run.
Spring Run To Naples Will Close Out March Events
The Florida Powerboat Club is returning to the Southwest Florida venue for the first time in more than 10 years.
Sunday, March 2
Three Fishermen Venue Hooks Fort Myers Offshore
Three Fisherman Restaurant in North Fort Myers provided a perfect set-up for the Fort Myers Offshore group.
Saturday, March 1
Mercury Racing Adds Altitude Propeller Line
A new line for thru-hub outboard-engine applications.
Friday, February 28
Registration Opens Tomorrow For Boyne Thunder And 1,000 Islands Charity Runs
Both events are sure to fill quickly.
—Compiled by Matt Trulio
