Editor's Report
Riding shotgun during boat tests should come with hazard pay. By Gregg Mansfield

Letters
Missed The Storm, Carb Concerns, It's East, Will Be Missed

Teague On Tech
How to pick a prop and when to change exhaust systems. By Bob Teague

On Deadline
California's new emission standards put engine builders and boat dealers in a frenzy.

The Big 3-0
Pop the champagne bottles as Powerboat celebrates an anniversary. By Dick DeBartolo

Accessories
Fleece fender boots, marine head units, and more

Timeout With
Scott Shogren interviewed by Matt Trulio

Show Stealer
Amid a stellar poker-run fleet, the first Donzi 38 ZR Competition built in two years grabbed big-time attention. By Matt Trulio

The Power of Three
With an 800-horserpower, supercharged engine built by Sterling Performance and outfitted with an Ace drive, Konrad Marine hopes to offer a complete propulsion package. By Matt Trulio

Hitting the Brakes
Proper care and maintenance will help your trailer brakes last longer. But nothing lasts forever. By Brett Becker

Flashback
Two Eliminator 23 Daytonas that came complete with three engines apiece raged over Arizona's Lake Havasu causing quite the scene. By Heidi Slomkowski

FEATURES

Locking Horns
Battle of the V-bottoms will be settled when the smoke clears. By Terry Tomalin

Custom Imprint
Bob Leach wasn't trying to change the world of West Coast custom when he founded industry-leading Eliminator Boats. He was just doing what he loved—and still is. By Matt Trulio

2007 AWARDS FOR PRODUCT EXCELLENCE

Awards Introduction
Team Building

Outstanding Sport Boat Performance
Hallett Boats 270-S

Outstanding Sport Boat Workmanship
Dave's Custom Boats FX-28

Outstanding Sport Catamaran Value
Revolution Performance Marine 26 Redline

Outstanding Sport Catamaran Performance
Eliminator Boats 27 Daytona

Outstanding Sport Catamaran Workmanship
LaveyCraft 27 Sabre

Outstanding Deck Boat Performance
E-Ticket Custom Boats Luxury Cat

Outstanding Offshore V-Bottom Performance
Outerlimits 46 Limited

Outstanding Offshore V-Bottom Workmanship
Sunsation F-4

New Model of the Year
Sunsation F-4

Tow Boat of the Year
Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20 VTX

Runabout of the Year
Baja Marine 277 Islander

Deck Boat of the Year
Conquest Boats Top Cat II

Sport Boat of the Year
Howard Custom Boats 28 Bullet

Sport Catamaran of the Year
Dave's Custom Boats Mach F-32

Offshore Catamaran of the Year
Skater 40 Super Sport

Production Offshore V-Bottom of the Year
Fountain Powerboats 38 Lightning

Custom Offshore V-Bottom of the Year
Cigarette Racing 42X