DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Report
Inside Steve Schuble’s tireless effort building Offshoreonly.com. By Gregg Mansfield

Letters
The Real Top Speed, More Restorations, Great Companion, Four In One, Diesel Dandy and Blue-Collar Boating.

Teague On Tech
How to add horsepower and when to replace manifolds. By Bob Teague

Goodbye Miss Longlite, Hello Miss GEICO
AMF Offshore Racing adds Callan Marine 50-foot Mystic to its arsenal. By Jason Johnson

Electronic Wall
The latest marine products from the Consumer Electronics Show. By Dick DeBartolo

Accessories
iPod docking station, the Ultimate Detailer and more.

Timeout With
Rob King interviewed by Matt Trulio

FEATURES

On the Mark
The 280 Thunder Offshore from Caliber 1 Power Boats has all the qualities you need in a family sport boat. By Jason Johnson

Restarting From Scratch
Out of the propeller-tuning business, Throttle-Up is making its own wheels—and gaining some traction. By Matt Trulio

Spark Advances
High-performance marine engines can benefit from the latest in spark plug technology. By Brett Becker

Flashback
They’re not your ordinary race boats, but lobster boats can be just as competitive in sanctioned races as they are searching for the catch. By Ben Gallagher

Insurance Policy
Miss GEICO team thought outside the box when it came to building its unique rescue boat. By Matt Trulio

Strong and Sturdy
In one week, John Tomlinson logs more seat time in offshore race boats and high-end go-pleasure boats than most people will spend in a lifetime.

The Outs and Ins of Gelcoat
We visit with the best gelcoaters out West for a look inside the gelcoat process and where the art is going. By Jason Johnson

Rockin’ The Suburbs
High-end stereo systems are for being seen and heard. By Ben Gallagher

Performance Trials Part III

More is More
B&H Water Rod 300

Bigger is Better
Black Thunder 460 EC

Gene Splicing
Chaparral boats 284 Sunesta

Modern Marvel
Cigarette racing 49 Grand Sport

Getting There
Concept boats 30 sport deck

Water Colors
Domn8er power boats 28 Deck Boat

Rare Form
Howard Custom Boats 28 Sport Deck

Neat Trick
Magic Powerboats 28 Scepter

Value Added
Moomba Mobius XLV