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What speed is the torqmaster lower unit on a 300R 4stroke capable of before blowout will become a concern? Boat is a triton 21 bass boat about 1.25 below pad frequently touching 90 MPH. I have another prop that is capable of a couple more MPH but ...

UMPBA Ends Season with Mercury Power Catching Five Top Place Finishes

On September 9, 2023, the Upper Midwest Powerboat Association ended its season in Fremont, Wis. To set the landscape of the course, between the start and finish, there are three different restaurants with river deck viewing and the finish line ends i...

Prop Refurb/Repairs

I got a new Bravo I FS this year that I really like. I managed to idle it through some sand a couple times this summer. That put a few pits in the leading edges of the blades and I wondered what the best place is to send it to this winter to bring i...

World’s Finest Skiff Raffle Features Mercury Racing 60R

Each year Captains for Clean Water, a Florida-based grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, conducts an annual fundraiser to support its mission to restore and protect the state’s water resources.

Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Sets Speed and Fundraising Records

The 35th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, the world’s largest unsanctioned boat speed run, is also the region’s largest charitable fundraiser.

Mercury Racing Finds Podium in Each Class at UMPBA Steven’s Point

The Upper Midwest Power Boat Association (UMPBA) hosted its third event of the 2023 season on August 19 in Stevens Point, Wis., with 52 race entries speeding down the Wisconsin River in front of Bullhead’s Bar and Grill. Mercury Racing-powered boats ...

Stromoy Racing to Debut Mercury Racing 360 APX in F1H2O World Championship

The Stromoy Racing Team is set to debut an all-new DAC tunnel boat, designed specifically for the Mercury Racing 360 APX competition outboard, in the UIM F1H2O World Championship.

Props for Tritoon Rev 4 vs Bravo FS

Hello, I have a question for you. I currently have a tritoon with dual V8 300 Verardos that max out at 6000 rpm. I tried 3 blade 23" Mirage plus got bow lift and Max speed of 61 MPH. I then tried 24" Rev 4s, they seem to be lifting the stern too muc...

Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge a Wide Open Success

Photo Credit: Tommy Gun ImagesBig crowds and plenty of Wide Open action were featured August 11-13 at the Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge, a festival of speed on the water in Sheboygan, Wis., celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Mercu...

Prop Selection for 120mph monohull

Dears,We want to hit 120mph with twin 500Rs on our 9.5m monohull. I'm not overly confident in going with a cleaver as I had not so good results with them on outboards so far. Could a bravo 1 or a Max 5 work, had these up to 100mph before? There is...

Thunder Rolling on Lake Michigan

Mercury Racing is ready for a Wide Open weekend of thrilling powerboat competition August 11-13 in Sheboygan, Wis., as the Mercury Racing Midwest Challenge presents a festival of speed on the shores of Lake Michigan with the top categories of U.S. po...

2006 Caravelle Interceptor Prop recommendation

Greetings, I have a 2006 Caravelle 232 Interceptor 350 Merc Bravo one. Looking for thoughts on prop options. I'm thinking of trying a 21 or 23 pitch Bravo 1 FS or a Revolution 4. Any experts with pros or cons of each? Thanks all! v/r Dan

Repowering an Icon

Today Reggie Fountain Jr. is a performance powerboat icon but in 1980 Fountain – a former member of the Mercury Factory tunnel boat racing team and a champion in the sport – had just lost his ride when Mercury pulled out of the sport during the Arab ...

UMPBA Races into Stevens Point

Guest Blog: Brett Seubert, UMPBA The Upper Midwest Power Boat Association partnered up with Bullheads Bar and Grill to host its second race of the season in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Big Speed and Big Fun at the Tiki Lee’s Shootout

Photo by Randy Nuzzo/Powerboat PhotosIt was a Wide Open weekend on Chesapeake Bay as the Third Annual Tiki Lee’s Shootout on the River hosted both a poker run and a speed run event with plenty of other entertainment and action to keep a big crowd of ...

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