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Maintenance is key
Keeping a racing boat together, on the water and competitive takes a great deal of ongoing maintenan...
Hull design and balance, Part II
There are many different hull designs and shapes, derived and refined largely as a result of trial a...
Power On : Gear ratio
Outboard manufacturers make engine/gearbox configurations for the ‘most common’ applications, but th...
Balance and weight
Getting the balance of a boat right is perhaps the most critical element in improving real race perf...
Safety first
Crashing a boat at high speed is not something anyone wants to experience, but it is a very real pos...
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....
Power On : Steering the way
Probably one of the most hotly-discussed topics within the powerboat racing community is steering ty...
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 t...
Let’s go powerboat racing
New Zealand is home to two major series for long course power boat racing: The New Zealand Offshore ...
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