DEPARTMENTS

Teaming Up
Boating festivals are becoming a major draw. By Gregg Mansfield

Letters
Love Engine Noise, Base Power, Huge Award, Boating 101, Quite an Honor, Chine Walk Control

Teague on Tech
How to fix broken crankshafts and replace raw water pumps. By Bob Teague

And They're Off
Powerboat P1 kicks off season with the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea. By Ben Gallagher

Safety Wire
A boat's safety lanyard goes high-tech. By Dick DeBartolo

Accessories
Turbo mufflers, billet fender holders, innovative trailer cords and more.

Timeout With
Nigel Hook interviewed by Matt Trulio

Cult Status
Sunsation's white-hot F-4 is making a splash as a fast-moving billboard for a European energy drink. By Matt Trulio

The Great Dash Dilemma
To gauge or not to gauge, that is the question. The answer depends on who you are—and maybe even which generation you're from. By Matt Trulio

Primordial Ooze
Ever a joy to work with, grease eventually wears out and must be changed. By Brett Becker

Flashback
Despite facing obstacles in the powerboat industry, turbine engines are going strong behind companies like Turbine Marine. By Ben Gallagher

FEATURES

Power Move
A serious sport catamaran demands some serious power. In Part 3 of our buildup story on an Eliminator 27 Daytona, its 900-hp project engine begins to take shape.

Paradise City
Offshore racers, poker runners and thousands of performance-boat enthusiasts transformed Arizona's Lake Havasu into powerboat heaven. By Jason Johnson

A Piece of History
With the 100th running of the Gold Cup, past winners provide an inside look at America's toughest racecourse. By Rusty Rae

DECK BOAT SHOOTOUT

Life of the Party
Advantage Boats 34 Party Cat

On Target
Conquest Boats Top Cat II

Core Values
Ebbtide Boats 2460 Z-Trak SC Fun Cruiser

Listen Up
Eliminator Boats 28 Fun Deck

Power Ball
Hallett Boats 285 Party Cruiser

True Colors
Howard Custom Boats 28 Sport Deck

Something Extra
Magic Powerboats 28 Deck Boat DTS

Family Recipe
Richcraft Performance 28 Aggresor Convertible Deck

Fine Design
Trident Custom Boats Revolution Ibiza