All tagged racing
When it comes to offshore racing, there are a few classes for single engine V hulls and the Class 700 is the most accessible as a single engine outboard. But if you want to get into an outboard cat, right now it’s the Super Stock twin 300R boats, and the 450R class
When it comes to unsanctioned community racing the gang in Long Island NY has a great thing going with the “King of the Cut.” The last time I wrote about it, Nick Imprescia was the champion in his 21 Superboat that he ended up racing in Class 7.
Everyone loves a good boat race, sanctioned or unsanctioned. To me, community events, or unsanctioned “races” always seem to capture the spirit of boat racing and are a throwback to how boat racing of all kinds started originally
One thing we have discovered at Wave to Wave, is that there is a huge amount of interest in all things outboard. From re-powers, outboard conversions, new boats, and everything in between, outboards are all the rage. Considering some feedback we get, it is apparent that there is a lack of organized amateur race events for amateurs.
One of the greatest thing about boating is that no matter what kind powerboat you are into, there is always something to learn about design, setup and new technology.
As part of our 10 questions series, we are incredibly fortunate to be able to pick the brains of some of the leaders in the performance boat industry. This time around, we are extremely grateful for the opportunity to ask John Tomlinson some questions about how he got into boats, his passion for racing, the work he enjoys doing
Drag racing cars has always been a staple of motorsports, from street to strip and stock cars to top fuel, there is something about that short sprint that is incredibly captivating for drivers and audiences. For boats, drag racing is equally, if not more exciting, the incredible acceleration and driver skill to keep the boat on track make it fun to watch and more fun to drive.
There is something about driving a small lightweight hull that allows you to feel the water and experience the speed better than anything else. Riding a motorcycle is the closest comparison I can make.
Phil Vargas saw an opportunity. The original Apache Scout mold was available and with Phil being in Miami, he had some guidance from Bob Saccenti on continuing to build the bullet proof design.
The Wave to Wave Outboard buyers guide is focused on performance orientated outboards from the midsize horsepower range to the high horsepower range.
