powerboats

- Friday, July 13, 2007 At 9:00 a.m. Henderson Park Pit Area Opens Thunder On Detroit River Weekend

- Offshore Boats Powered By Engines Up To 3,700 Horsepower

DETROIT, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Kilpatrick will test-drive an Offshore Pro Series powerboat -- which range from 39 to 44 feet in length and are powered by automotive or turbine engines up to 3,700 horsepower -- Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. to kick start the 2007 Chrysler Jeep Superstores APBA Gold Cup Weekend.

This will be the first time Offshore boats have run on the hydroplane racecourse.

The roar of eight Offshore Pro Series powerboats adds a new dimension to the Gold Cup race weekend on the Detroit River, July 13 - 15.

Venue: Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey

Web: http://www.acboatshow.com

Show open to: Trade and public
Entrance fees - public: US$15, $8 (youth aged 13-15), children under 12 free
Entrance fees - trade: Free
Price of catalogue: Free

Conferences/meetings held during exhibition: Daily boating and fishing seminars produced by The Fisherman magazine.

Venue: Frank S Farley State Marina & Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey

Web: http://www.acinwaterboatshow.com

Show open to: Trade and public
Entrance fees - public: $20
Entrance fees - trade: Free
Price of catalogue: Free

- Roar Returns To River July 13-15 for "2007 Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA 'Gold Cup' Race" With Ulta-High Speed Boats

- Oldest Motor Sports Trophy In World Draws Unlimited Hydroplane Boats Covering A Football Field In Less Than A Second At 200 MPH With 3,000 HP

DETROIT, March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Super Bowl" of powerboat racing has been secured for the weekend of July 13-15, 2007 on the Detroit River with the title sponsorship announcement today (Tuesday) by the Chrysler Jeep Superstores.

The announcement was made by Jim Schebil, president, Chrysler Jeep Superstores Advertising Association of Southeastern Michigan.

22/01/2007 [International] (by Nicola Holder) -- Leading luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats Limited has been awarded the prestigious accolade of ‘European Powerboat of the Year’ for the Targa 38. The awards, which were judged by a panel of senior journalists drawn from top yachting magazines, recognise excellence in a range of categories for yachts launched in 2006.

The Fairline Targa 38 won in the 30ft to 40ft category in the face of strong competition from international competitors. The win was announced on the opening day of the Düsseldorf Boat Show and the award was accepted by Bryan Jones, Fairline’s Marketing Manager.

Newest Version of Popular GB Model will be Featured at the Dusseldorf Boat Show, Site of Awards Event

SEATTLE – January 9, 2007 – Grand Banks Yachts has been honored with the nomination of its much-acclaimed 47 Heritage EU as “European Powerboat of the Year.” The nomination ranks the 47EU among the top five boats in her size category, a reflection of the superior quality and performance characteristics that have already earned the new model high praise among critics.

“We’re very honored to be considered for this award,” said David Hensel, Director of Marketing for Grand Banks. “From our designers to the development team and of course all the people who saw the 47EU through production, this nomination is a strong testament to their skill and commitment to quality.”