Power On
Maintenance is key
Keeping a racing boat together, on the water and competitive takes a great deal of ongoing maintenance. Every...
6 October 2024
Hull design and balance, Part II
There are many different hull designs and shapes, derived and refined largely as a result of trial and...
7 September 2024
Power On : Gear ratio
Outboard manufacturers make engine/gearbox configurations for the ‘most common’ applications, but these seldom give racing craft optimum performance....
1 August 2024
Balance and weight
Getting the balance of a boat right is perhaps the most critical element in improving real race performance.
31 July 2024
Safety first
Crashing a boat at high speed is not something anyone wants to experience, but it is a very...
17 July 2024
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Ballast balance
At face value ballast is the most counter-intuitive system when it comes to going fast.
20 May 2024
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.
2 April 2024
Engine height
Engine height is critical for getting the most from any given boat setup – social, pleasure or race....
20 February 2024
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