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Editorial, July 1. 08

by Bob Wonders Powerboat-World Editor on 1 Jul 2008
Welcome to this week’s edition of Powerboat-World.com where, if it is of interest and if it is powerboat related, you’ll find it right here.

Earthrace © Jim Burkett
Earthrace © Jim Burkett

During the week Powerboat-World interviewed New Zealand skipper Pete Bethune by satellite phone, as his 24 metre bio-diesel powered trimaran thundered toward a stunning round the world record. Bethune was keen to talk and he has enjoyed using the Powerboat-World system for the last 60 days. It's certainly worth reading about bio-diesel as it looks like the way boating will be heading in the future.

Entries are rolling in for the Offshore Challenge in September. Check out the course and all the details here.

This week we take a look at what makes Mercury Marine’s Dealer of the Year, ‘tick’.

Have a squiz at the images from the latest Lowrance Broad-band fish-finder, now that is a break through!!

We have the latest update on the Quintrex Offshore Challenge, we unveil a new rig from Melbourne’s Streaker Boats and we remind you, as from today (July 1) you must carry the latest digital 406 MHz distress beacon.

Read about Andrew Shorts plans for the third annual Sea Ray AquaPalooza showcasing Fergusons Boatshed Marina.

The Melbourne Boat Show is about to start, details are below.

And we have all the news from the 2008 Round Britain Powerboat Race.

There is plenty more to keep you informed and entertained every day on Powerboat-World.com

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