Power On
Maintenance is key
Keeping a racing boat together, on the water and competitive takes a great deal of ongoing maintenance. Every racer has their own set of guidelines to...
Hull design and balance, Part II
There are many different hull designs and shapes, derived and refined largely as a result of trial and error in modifications and testing. Today, tech...
Power On : Gear ratio
Outboard manufacturers make engine/gearbox configurations for the ‘most common’ applications, but these seldom give racing craft optimum performance. ...
Balance and weight
Getting the balance of a boat right is perhaps the most critical element in improving real race performance.
Safety first
Crashing a boat at high speed is not something anyone wants to experience, but it is a very real possibility when racing given the unpredictability of...
Ballast balance
At face value ballast is the most counter-intuitive system when it comes to going fast.
Power-on: Trim tabs for safety and speed
Trim tabs come in all shapes and sizes and can be fitted in a variety of ways.
Engine height
Engine height is critical for getting the most from any given boat setup – social, pleasure or race. Put simply, the higher the engine the lower the d...
Power On : Steering the way
Probably one of the most hotly-discussed topics within the powerboat racing community is steering types – what’s good and what should be avoided.
Power-On: Ski-boat racers
Before going racing, taking the hull to a boatbuilder for a once-over is a smart way to ensure the transom and hull survive the punishment that offsho...
Let’s go powerboat racing
New Zealand is home to two major series for long course power boat racing: The New Zealand Offshore (NZOPA) series and the New Zealand Boat Marathon C...
Boat Fix New Zealand
Steve Pennington and the team have been repairing boats in and around Auckland for more than 20 years.
With an excellent reputation for all aspects involved in keeping your pride & joy in...
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