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Performance Boat Candy, a fast emerging privately owned marine product company, has reported that its Q1 and Q2 year-over-year sales revenue was up over 130% from the same period in 2011. The company, which is currently celebrating its two-year anniversary, posted impressive growth despite the lagging economy.

Company owner Tim Weinzirl noted that beyond financial data, success is measured by other important indicators vital for startups. “Although sales growth is an important metric, we don’t place too much emphasis on the ...

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The world-famous Miss Geico raceboat caught fire and was turned into a smoldering carcass during testing at the Superboat International (SBI) Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix in Lido Beach, FL, on Saturday.

Its crew members, driver Marc Granet and throttleman Scott Begovich, escaped injury.

Spectators said the boat burst into flames at about 5:30 local time while preparing for Sunday's race, about 250 yards off Lido Beach. After Begovich attempted to control the fire with an extinguisher, ...

Reggie Fountain, the world-renowned "King of Speed," is in the throes of a major comeback. The former CEO of Fountain Powerboats has a new venture—one that, by all rights, should catapult the famous offshore racer (along with his two sons) to the top of the performance arena.

Reggie has been working tirelessly with sons Wyatt and Reggie III on Fountain Performance Marine, a 23,000-square-foot Washington, N.C.-based facility designed to service, refurbish and increase the performance on virtually any boat. Working with him are a team of key individuals who have been with the Fountain family for a significant amount of time. ...

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Quake on the Lake, aka the APBA World Championships, will be staged on Michigan's Pontiac Lake July 20-22, it was announced.

Dale Hampshire, chairman of Quake on the Lake (and a member of the Oakland County Community Club, which has put the event on for the past dozen years), says Oakland County is deserving of this honor, given that the county has 1,400 lakes—more than any other county in Michigan.

“By hosting this prestigious event, where racers qualify for double points, Quake is elevated in status in the eyes of the power boat racing community,” said Mary Anne Wilson, Quake race chairman. “Many racing teams consider Quake their favorite race ...

The New Jersey Performance Powerboat Club has announced that 15 boats have already signed up for the 15th Annual NJPPC Atlantic City Poker Run, slated for Friday, June 22.

NJPPC leader Dave Patnaude said the weekend poker run would disburse in three groups departing from the Lobster Shanty, including a 60-mph class. Participants will depart on Friday and head toward "the ultimate poker run destination"—the recently renovated Golden Nugget Casino hotel and marina (formerly Trump Marina Hotel & Casino), which recently ...

For anyone looking to buy a new or used tow vehicle, the new Towing Capacities App from OnlineTowingGuide.com is the most efficient way to find the right pickup or SUV for your towing needs.

The only app of its kind available today, the Towing Capacities App lets users search all pickups and SUVs sold in North America by year, make and model, engine, transmission and axle ratio, and even different trim levels.

Developed for Android smart phones, the Towing Capacities app covers thousands of vehicle configurations from 2005 through 2012 model years. ...