Latest 46' Skater at Boyne Thunder

 Having just left Skater yesterday, the latest 46' Skater arrived in Boyne yesterday for its initial shake down and dial-in. An 8 passenger stunner, with beautiful paint by the in-house Skater paint team and a custom designed interior by Appearance Products, we are sure it will be a show-stopper at Boyne Thunder. Its big Sterling blower power, and an old-school gauge dash makes it even more...

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Pics from 2021

 Happy New Years. Joey Gratton Memorial Fun Run 2021.

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Perfect Offshore Water? Rock the Coast 2020...

 Whether it's an offshore race, a poker run, or just a day out running with friends, perfect offshore water is tough to come across. Saturday's Rock The Coast run delivered. 92 boats were registered, I think most made it even though there was a wave advisory sent out on Saturday morning with a forecast of 3 to 5's. Sometimes the water is way to smooth to have fun in the bigger offshore...

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Key West 2019-Raceworld Offshore Worlds, The word...

 Bobcat is handling the Serious coverage at the first ever Race World Offshore's Key West World Championships!

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Finally, a West Michigan Offshore Boating Event...

 It's been awhile. With the Covid19 pandemic, and what we say is a crazy over-reaction to it by the Governor of Michigan, a gathering of powerboats was able to at least have a great little fun run and the weather cooperated fully. SaddleUp is now an awesome West Michigan addition, making its home in Benton Harbor. The turnout was really good, had to...

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OPA World's 2020, Morehead City

 Well, so far some great weather, no waves, and a big turnout of 61 boats. Talked with Jeff McCann about how great he did puttng the event together on such short notice, and what were his plans for next year?:sifone: I like the course, a couple tight spots, but overall pretty damn good with the dogleg evening out some of the advantages a boat gets by being first to the first corner and...

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Skater Pushes the Envelope Down in Kiwi Country

 Having the opportunity to spend time at Douglas Marine, the home of Skater Performance Boats, gives one the fortune to watch special projects from beginning to end. One of the latest just arrived in New Zealand, after a long ocean voyage, this New Years. Just like every Skater Race Boat to leave the factory, once again this one is special. This boat...

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Pics From 2020

 Starting out the New Year

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Newest Skater 28' May Be the Best 28 Yet?

 When it comes to performance boats, the Skater 28 is one that is always spoke of with reverence. When Douglas Marine released the 28 Skater, it was an instant hit. It's ability to outperform larger Cats, and larger Vee's, in rough water conditions made it an instant legend. To this day, many 28 Skaters sell for more than they sold for when new. The latest, a 28 with many custom features, could...

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Boiling on a Bridge for Boats in Sarasota

 If you've ever wondered what it's like on a hot Saturday in southern Florida late in June, let me tell you it's no fun. Boden has done it over and over, for me, this was a first. 100 degrees, humidity off the sweat scale, cars and trucks zipping by, (at least they made a breeze), all for the pleasure of watching offshore performance boats participate to raise money for charity and to take...

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2020 Miami Boat Show

 Well, time to head out to the Miami Boat Show to see some of these boats that have been teased about. I'll be spending most of my time in the Skater slips/booth helping with the two boats they will have displayed in the water. A 36' with twin 450 Merc outboards. And a 438 with twin Merc 1550/1350's with #8 drives. Stop by and say Hi if you're at the show. Lots more to...

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WMO's 2020 Rock the Coast Keith Holmes Memorial...

 One of the special people in Offshore Racing and Performance Boating was West Michigan's Keith Holmes. As part of the Cat Can Do race team, Keith was respected as one of those whose team performed at a level above the budget they had to spend. Plus, almost everybody really liked the guy. Unfortunately, Keith was taken from us in a horrific race accident three short years ago. Every year West...

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Boyne Thunder Rolls Into Northern Michigan

 Boats will be roaring into Northern Michigan harbors this weekend, as Boyne Thunder Poker Run returns for its 16th year. The poker run will feature 120 different boats from around the country July 12-13 in an event that has come a long ways during the course of its existence. “This is the 16th year that we’ve run this,” said Ingrid Day, Boyne City Main Street assistant. “Each year is a...

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