WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SPEED CROWNS PRESENTED!
Saturday June 19, 2004 at High Noon
...the Patriotic Powerboat Parade
...the Hi-Speed Run
...the Poker Run
Immediate Release:
February 9, 2004
In a certified speed trial, sanctioned by the NATIONAL POWERBOAT ASSOCIATION on Friday, February 6, 2004, Mike Fiore, President of OUTERLIMITS POWERBOATS, averaged 161.29 MPH for a kilometer verified on "state of the art" GPS in his new 47' canopied model named, "XXX".
This run took place on Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island at 3 pm EST, February 6, 2004, on a chilly, drizzly afternoon. After travelling North over a mile out of the channel at 161.88 MPH and returning South at 160.7 MPH, the average speed was 161.29 MPH. This makes the 47 GTX the first V-Bottom to eclipse the 160 MPH barrier in an officially sanctioned event. This run was confirmed by co-pilot, Billy Frenz, Executive Director of the NPBA. This boat is powered by twin 1450 HP Sterling Engines with No. 6 Merc Speedmasters and Hering Propellers.
OUTERLIMITS presently holds the Official V-Bottom Kilo Record of 149.7 MPH in a 42' GTX model, also powered with twim 1450 HP Sterlings, Merc Speedmasters and Hering Props. This record was set in Washington, North Carolina on October 3, 2003 and officiated by Poker Runs of America.
"What a rush!!!" exclaimed Billy Frenz as he emerged from the cockpit after the run..."This boat is going to disappoint a lot of Cat owners at our NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT RALLY"...referring to the annual June event held on the Hudson River that determines the fastest catamarans and the fastest V-bottoms.
All are invited to the most exciting city in the world…
…FASTBOATS…
…FANCY WOMEN…
…a nautical spectacle of speed, glamour, and style.
NEW YORK CITY POWERBOAT RALLY
June 19, 2004
For information visit www.nationalpowerboat.com or call: 203-532-1312.
E-mail: info@nationalpowerboat.com
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Remember to stay tuned for the
August 21th, 2004 – 11th Annual Manhassett Bay Gold Cup Poker Run on Long Island Sound. September 18th, 2004 Glen Cove HI-STAKES POKER AND RADAR RUN, October 10, 2004 |
Mark your calendar for future NYC Poker Runs
2004 - June 19
2005 - June 18
2006 - June 16
2007 - June 17
The New York City Powerboat Poker Run, The Manhasset Bay Gold Cup Powerboat Poker Run and The Glen Cove Hi-Stakes Powerboat Poker Run and Radar Run are produced by the National Powerboat Association.
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Conceived in 1976 with regional events and upgraded in 1982 to national events, the N.P.B.A.'s boating experience assures premium shows and quality products.
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