New Powerboat Magazine

[mbrown2]

Not to boast about the competition on this website, just got the new mag yesterday, and the cover with Charlie's boat looked pretty good...there was some pretty quick boats at the test.

[Jungle Boy]

What's the name of the mag??

[jlnorthrup122]

I have powerboat books from the 1930's bro they been around a long time. :D

[JustMVG]

How funny, i just saw Powerboat mag for sale at the Ralph's store here in Fontana, you don't normally see that kind of magazine in the stores out here unless you are at the Boat dealers or a boat show. it's the first time i saw any magazine for Boats there, lots of PWC and Quad magazines, well other than the Boat Trader. MVG

[TPI]

I would like to try an locate one in a store around here in Thousand Oaks/Simi Valley area. I am curious to see what was published at the 100 mph shootout.

[BoatFloating]

I saw something funny in a PowerBoat advertising sales pitch. The demographics of the PowerBoat reader is,
91% Male (duh!)
Avg household income $205,000 a year (wow!)
Avg net worth $1.2m (2x wow!)
Avg boat length 27' (no wonder they test big boats)
7 out of 10 own boats (really!)
So if you don't fit those demos then you can't read their mag.
I fit only 2 of the above demos, how about you????

[DaveA]

Try "subscribing".
It's cheaper.
It requires snail-mail. But the little boogers usually make it with your magazine intact. They don't care much for boats and large bodies of water, anyhoo. Make's 'em think of bait and hooks.
:D

[SoCalOffshore]

Heyj GT, you can get all the boating magazines, including Hot Boat, Powerboat and others at the newsstand located in the North Ranch Mall. Corner of T.O. and WEstlake Blvd. Behind BJ's restaraunt in the right hand corner.

[mbrown2]

I only fit two of the demographics....oh'well I still read it.

[TPI]

SoCalOffshore:
Heyj GT, you can get all the boating magazines, including Hot Boat, Powerboat and others at the newsstand located in the North Ranch Mall. Corner of T.O. and WEstlake Blvd. Behind BJ's restaraunt in the right hand corner. Yes, Its right around the corner from the fire station I work at, we call the newsstand "Porno Jims magazine stand" He has it all, except for the new powerboat! :mad: I checked today, he said the end of the week. I even have a subscribtion, but it hasnt arrived. Thanks anyway, and I dont fit much of that above "powerboat" criteria, not even a 27 ft boat.

[SoCalOffshore]

Are you at Duesenberg? My office is at T.O. & Westlake. Santa Barbara Bank & Trust Bldg.

[NorCal Gameshow]

it's amazing even up here in Nor-Cal with all the water and boat owners there are only a couple boating mags. but if you're in to quilting they've got you covered :confused: i don't buy the line "they don't sale". when i worked at ralphs we would send back as many as they delivered on a lot of the other mags.

[Charley]

mbrown2:
Not to boast about the competition on this website, just got the new mag yesterday, and the cover with Charlie's boat looked pretty good...there was some pretty quick boats at the test. Thanks brotha.... I'm both pumped and sad cause I don't have my copy...Can't wait to see it! :D :D :D

[TPI]

Charley,
Since im in suspense too, do you have a pic of your boat you can post, too ease the waiting time?

[Riverhound]

Charley:
mbrown2:
Not to boast about the competition on this website, just got the new mag yesterday, and the cover with Charlie's boat looked pretty good...there was some pretty quick boats at the test. Thanks brotha.... I'm both pumped and sad cause I don't have my copy...Can't wait to see it! :D :D :D Charley,
I got mine today and I'll tell ya they did you no wrong. Nice cover shot and article. Congates :cool:

[El Chingon]

Got my issue today. Boat looks sweeeeeet on the cover Charley.
[ July 09, 2003, 10:32 PM: Message edited by: El Chingon ]

[River Ric]

Hey Guys, I just got the New Powerboat Mag. today. I am going to read it unless my wife is still awake. Then I will read it tomorrow. Check out the New Cobra 26' Venom. I heard it gave all the big guys a run for their $$$$. Later.
Remember,"The River isn't just a place, it's a State of Mind." :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Charley]

GT:
Charley,
Since im in suspense too, do you have a pic of your boat you can post, too ease the waiting time? oh well... sure hehehe
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I just told my wife we made the cover and she reminded me that Barnes and Noble in Carson is open till midnight wink ... my wife knows me too well! :D

[Charley]

El Chingon:
Got my issue today. Boat looks sweeeeeet on the cover Charley. muchas gracias devil

[TPI]

That is one nice looking boat. Congrats, thats a big pat on the back. And I went to Barnes and Noble up here in Thousand Oaks and they didnt even carry Powerboat...............?

[Charley]

Thanks GT.... I love your "signature avatar" that tells it all wink

[Essex502]

GT:
I would like to try an locate one in a store around here in Thousand Oaks/Simi Valley area. I am curious to see what was published at the 100 mph shootout. Unfortunately, they talked about the handling of the Bullet a little negatively at high speed. Contradicts what has been said before.

[bear down]

MandMVG:
How funny, i just saw Powerboat mag for sale at the Ralph's store here in Fontana, you don't normally see that kind of magazine in the stores out here unless you are at the Boat dealers or a boat show. it's the first time i saw any magazine for Boats there, lots of PWC and Quad magazines, well other than the Boat Trader. MVG My wife and I were totally surprised as well, there was only one left when I saw it on Sunday.

[Essex502]

P.S. GT - Pick up a copy at Teague's when you're at Howard tomorrow if you don't get one by then. Also, "The Newstand" in Valencia (in the K-Mart shopping center) has EVERY boating mag I have every seen including those for yachts.

[mbrown2]

I forgot, you made the back cover too.

[Steamin' Rice]

Congrats Charley...I haven't seen the issue yet but will be looking for it....

[TPI]

I heard they have a bunch of PB magazines at Howard. I am going out there now to get a head start on the oil change and service. I dont want to be there Saturday too. It sounds like I will be talking to Dan(MMD) tomorrow so I will be able to get some things done today. I did hear that the PB mag said the 25 is not as stable as the 28 at really high speeds, that could be taken several different ways, but it is smaller and lighter and running well over 100 mph on LAKE MEAD! Everyone there that day said they really liked it, that made my wife and I happy. And once again Charley your boat is Hot.

[Catmando]

I like the flames blue in front and white at the transom. :cool: Neat trick most people probly didn't notice.
It's amazing how many V bottoms are running 100+. Kudos to Cig for that 38TG running 105+ with only 1500HP!! jawdrop And a full cabin too! eek!

[Essex502]

The words the PB said were something to that effect..."...not as stable as the 28' but a 25' boat at over 100 mph is always a handleful..." At least that's what I remember.

[TPI]

I got my Powerboat today, Got a kick out of the "cheeks flappin" in some of the pics. I did read what it said about MY 25 bullet, and I have a few points to make, 1. I set my boat up personally by puting an imco lower unit on it without a standoff box which is something they dont normally do over at Howard, they like to run a conventional lower unit due to the efficiency of the bottom, If they do run an imco, its ALWAYS with a standoff box, my boat has very sensitive steering because of this, I like it, but it sounds like they felt like it took talent to drive it over 100, I guess im talented :D . 2. On the note of efficiency check out the speed to RPM numbers on the V's at 4500 rpm on page 98, thats an efficient bottom design! Lastly, We brought the smallest boat with the least amount of total power to the test, especially the V's, and the fastest V hull ran .7 of a mph faster than us, not too bad. Im happy to have my boat in powerboat, my wife drives it almost as much as I do and we love it. Thanks for all the support guys.

[Catmando]

GT I read that story(Hot Boat?) which told how the 25 was built off the 28. Very interesting how the hull was cut and the steps were positioned. :cool:

[mbrown2]

GT:
I got my Powerboat today, Got a kick out of the "cheeks flappin" in some of the pics. I did read what it said about MY 25 bullet, and I have a few points to make, 1. I set my boat up personally by puting an imco lower unit on it without a standoff box which is something they dont normally do over at Howard, they like to run a conventional lower unit due to the efficiency of the bottom, If they do run an imco, its ALWAYS with a standoff box, my boat has very sensitive steering because of this, I like it, but it sounds like they felt like it took talent to drive it over 100, I guess im talented :D . 2. On the note of efficiency check out the speed to RPM numbers on the V's at 4500 rpm on page 98, thats an efficient bottom design! Lastly, We brought the smallest boat with the least amount of total power to the test, especially the V's, and the fastest V hull ran .7 of a mph faster than us, not too bad. Im happy to have my boat in powerboat, my wife drives it almost as much as I do and we love it. Thanks for all the support guys. GT, I read the article, and I still felt the 25 was the best V out there for going fast, and it was probably better than some Cat's....Now they need to make one with canopies :confused: eek! :confused: :) :D

[bigq]

mbrown2:
GT, I read the article, and I still felt the 25 was the best V out there for going fast, and it was probably better than some Cat's....Now they need to make one with canopies :confused eek! :confused: :) :D [/QB]ew, yuck, gross, did you say canopies? ew, yuck, gross :D :D uh...oh, but they look good on a 29' DCB :D