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 September 2008
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DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Report
Thanks to the Internet, boating memorabilia still has value. By Gregg Mansfield

Letters
Where's Ultra, Best Reason For Boating, Concerned Boater, Parting Ways, Back On Board, Cabin Question

Teague On Tech
Switching drives, headers and more on some classics. By Bob Teague

At It Again
Mercury-powered 38 Fountain sets center-console world speed record. By Jason Johnson

Product Placement
Finding the right tools for boaters at the National Hardware Show. By Dick DeBartolo

Accessories
Custom colored rims, tilt steering helm and more

Timeout With
Jeff Dorhauer interviewed by Matt Trulio

Style Guru
Adrenaline's V30 takes custom to an out-of-this-world level. By Heidi Slomkowski

Smooth Delivery
Docile around the docks, the GEM 1300 engine from BoostPower delivers savage power offshore. By Matt Trulio

Caveat Emptor
"Let the buyer beware" most definitely applies to boat trailers. Here's what to look for in a new trailer. By Brett Becker

Commentary
For the Powerboat team, testing the best of the best is a unique honor. By Matt Trulio

FEATURES

Paint it Black
Minus a fancy paint job, Chris Fairchild ran a brilliant race to knock off Terry Rinker in the ChampBoat season opener. By Jason Johnson

Research and Design
Go inside the Victory catamarans that push the limits of racing technology. By Gregg Mansfield

Upping the Ante
Want to add a little or a lot of performance to your boat? Or do you just want to make it look better? Here are 15 upgrades from $80 that are worth a second glance. By Jason Johnson, Heidi Slomkowski and Matt Trulio

Elite Fleet
East meets West to combine for the fastest overall group in the history of Powerboat's 100-mph roundup.

Speed Reborn
Once a kilo-run monster, Cigarette Racing's 44 Poker Run has been mellowed—if running 130-plus mph can be called mellow. By Matt Trulio

Diamond Cutter
Sport catamarans don't get any sharper than the DCB Mach F-32. By Matt Trulio

Lightning Strikes
Stunning graphics complement Donzi Marine's 43 ZR offshore beauty. By Gregg Mansfield

Hot Streak
Eliminator Boats' 33 Daytona reached 154 mph and still had plenty left. By Gregg Mansfield

Turn-On
When it comes to handling, few deck boats shine like E-Ticket's Luxury Cat. By Gregg Mansfield

Pure Enjoyment
Fountain Powerboats' 42 Lightning appealed to the racer in all of us. By Jason Johnson

Three, Two, One
Looking for unholy, mind-bending acceleration? Check out the LaveyCraft 32 NuEra. By Matt Trulio

Sixth Sense
Six seats and a 150-mph ride made MTI's 44-footer unforgettable. By Matt Trulio

Pulling Ahead
The Next X-265 deck boat is sure to grab attention and turn heads. By Matt Trulio

Power Splurge
Nordic Boats' 27 Thor came to life with big horsepower. By Gregg Mansfield

Spring Delight
Nor-Tech's fully stocked 4300 V was a 100-mph treat. By Gregg Mansfield

Totally Dialed
Skater's exquisite 399 Vee is as good as any custom-built V-bottom on the market. By Matt Trulio

Get Up and Go
With a pair of 300-hp outboards, Spectre's 30 wasted no time coming up to speed. By Matt Trulio

Total Package
Sunsation delivers an all-around dazzler in its latest F-4. By Jason Johnson

All the departments and features can be found in our August 2007 issue.