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.

- 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.”

April 2006 MSR: Traditional Powerboat Segment Finds Wholesale Boat and Dollar Volumes Decline in April

CHICAGO, August 18, 2006 – Wholesale unit sales for the traditional powerboat segment (outboard, sterndrive and inboard boats) were down 5 percent for the period between January and April 2006, compared to figures from the same reporting period one year ago, according to the April Monthly Shipment Report (MSR) released by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Corresponding factory dollars also declined, down 2 percent from the January through April 2005 totals.Outboard and sterndrive wholesale shipments continued their respective declines in April.

WASHINGTON, Mo., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xtreme Companies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: XTME) announced today that former Fountain Powerboat Industries COO Jack Clark has been appointed as Xtreme's new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Clark served as Fountain's Chief Operating Officer from 2002 to 2005. Fountain is one of the leading manufacturers of high performance powerboats in the world.Xtreme CEO Laurie Phillips stated, "Having worked informally with Jack as we restructured our organization over the past several months, it quickly became clear that we were a perfect match for one another. His in-depth knowledge, established relationships and years of experience as a senior executive in the boating industry fit seamlessly with our mission and new direction.