The brand-new SB 50 powerboat made by Rhode Island-based manufacturer Outerlimits was part of the Florida Powerboat Club's annual poker run, with boats cruising 180 miles from Miami to Key West. With 260 boats in its Key West Poker Run, the Florida Powerboat Club produced the largest event in its 27-year history—without a serious incident. And that was no accident. SpeedontheWater.com examines the spectacular events, people and products in the performance boat world.
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Johnny O' Loughlin always shows out with his boat choice for the Florida Powerboat Club Key West Poker Run and this year was no exception. O'Loughlin and colleague, Jimmy McIntyre, took two new MTI 390X catamarans on the poker run to the Florida Keys. Continue reading below for more on these amazing new boats and how the guys were expected to perform during the November poker run.
New York performance boater Johnny O'Loughlin doesn't always have a new boat for the annual Florida Powerboat Club Key West Poker Run in November, but it sure does seem that way, especially considering that in 2017 and 2019 he brought a 48-foot MTI catamaran and a matching outboard-powered MTI 340X.
The Florida Powerboat Club's Key West Poker Run, for example, covers 200 miles, a portion of which is in the open Atlantic Ocean. For a 20-foot sportboat, that likely would be much too tall of an order. But the relatively short Old Hickory Poker Run, which is moving from Nashville to Chattanooga this year, on the Tennessee River would be ideal. The Key West Offshore Poker Run is an almost 400-mile roundtrip poker run from Miami to Key West. This year the event has over 200 poker run teams from all around the world that are participating. The Florida Powerboat Club was founded in 1993 as a membership-driven organization, to promote safe, responsible powerboating for boating enthusiasts. Key West Poker Run A Go. There's still time to register for this premier event. October 25, 2017. Seven Marine Ceases Production.
The new MTI 390X catamaran pictured is powered by twin Mercury Racing 450R engines and was painted in-house at MTI.
Key West Power Boat Poker Run 2019
O'Loughlin and his longtime cohort Jimmy McIntyre ran a couple of brand new boats from Miami to Key West during the FPC's 28th annual event in November. And this year, the friends, who are behind the new Westhampton Boat Works in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., took two stunning new MTI 390X catamarans powered by twin Mercury Racing 450R engines on the 170-mile run through the Florida Keys.
'This will be our first time running the new 390s; they both were finished just in time for the run,' McIntyre said prior to the run. 'We went out in the first 390 in Key West last year and Randy (Scism, MTI's owner) let us test drive his demo in the company's Owners Fun Run in March in the Keys. They are incredible boats. I'm not taking anything away from the 340—it's a great boat—but the 390 is on another level because of the extra length and width.'
'Of course they both seem slow compared to a 48 with 1550/1350 engines so I guess we're just going to have to take our time this year,' McIntyre added with a laugh in anticipation of the event.
O'Loughlin was just as enthusiastic as McIntyre about the new 390X models.
Boat Poker Run Key West Duval Street
'MTI builds a great boat—I can attest to that as I've owned several of them,' O'Loughlin said prior to the event. 'Considering the way this year has gone, I'm ready to have some fun. We're doing the run with Stu on Wednesday and we may try to meet up with the MTI guys one day for a quick fly-by and hello.'
According to Taylor Scism, MTI's marketing manager and sales associate, a few other new 390X customers joined the Wentzville, Mo.-based company on its run in November from Miami to Marathon. Poker ante explained. Scism also said that MTI had built 16 39-footers and had more than 20 of them on order or in production.
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22nd Annual Key West Poker Run:
The Key West Poker Run is November 4 -10, 2014! Boaters from around the world will be converging on South Florida to make the 170 mile run from Miami to Key West. Participants will race to several checkpoints throughout the scenic Florida Keys (including Key Largo, Islamorada, and Marathon) to collect their poker playing cards, refuel, and socialize.
The big thrill of the Poker Run comes during the final leg of the run, from the Bahia Honda Bridge to Key West. The performance boats throttle up and demonstrate their capabilities, many traveling at speeds well over 100 mph. Pace boats are present to maintain safety and helicopters fly overhead to record the excitement. Some of the fastest performers, such as Nortech boats, reach speeds so fast that the helicopters can't even keep up with them!
Need a Boat for the Poker Run??
The 50 Nortech Roadster 2009 is your boat!
New York performance boater Johnny O'Loughlin doesn't always have a new boat for the annual Florida Powerboat Club Key West Poker Run in November, but it sure does seem that way, especially considering that in 2017 and 2019 he brought a 48-foot MTI catamaran and a matching outboard-powered MTI 340X.
The Florida Powerboat Club's Key West Poker Run, for example, covers 200 miles, a portion of which is in the open Atlantic Ocean. For a 20-foot sportboat, that likely would be much too tall of an order. But the relatively short Old Hickory Poker Run, which is moving from Nashville to Chattanooga this year, on the Tennessee River would be ideal. The Key West Offshore Poker Run is an almost 400-mile roundtrip poker run from Miami to Key West. This year the event has over 200 poker run teams from all around the world that are participating. The Florida Powerboat Club was founded in 1993 as a membership-driven organization, to promote safe, responsible powerboating for boating enthusiasts. Key West Poker Run A Go. There's still time to register for this premier event. October 25, 2017. Seven Marine Ceases Production.
The new MTI 390X catamaran pictured is powered by twin Mercury Racing 450R engines and was painted in-house at MTI.
Key West Power Boat Poker Run 2019
O'Loughlin and his longtime cohort Jimmy McIntyre ran a couple of brand new boats from Miami to Key West during the FPC's 28th annual event in November. And this year, the friends, who are behind the new Westhampton Boat Works in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., took two stunning new MTI 390X catamarans powered by twin Mercury Racing 450R engines on the 170-mile run through the Florida Keys.
'This will be our first time running the new 390s; they both were finished just in time for the run,' McIntyre said prior to the run. 'We went out in the first 390 in Key West last year and Randy (Scism, MTI's owner) let us test drive his demo in the company's Owners Fun Run in March in the Keys. They are incredible boats. I'm not taking anything away from the 340—it's a great boat—but the 390 is on another level because of the extra length and width.'
'Of course they both seem slow compared to a 48 with 1550/1350 engines so I guess we're just going to have to take our time this year,' McIntyre added with a laugh in anticipation of the event.
O'Loughlin was just as enthusiastic as McIntyre about the new 390X models.
Boat Poker Run Key West Duval Street
'MTI builds a great boat—I can attest to that as I've owned several of them,' O'Loughlin said prior to the event. 'Considering the way this year has gone, I'm ready to have some fun. We're doing the run with Stu on Wednesday and we may try to meet up with the MTI guys one day for a quick fly-by and hello.'
According to Taylor Scism, MTI's marketing manager and sales associate, a few other new 390X customers joined the Wentzville, Mo.-based company on its run in November from Miami to Marathon. Poker ante explained. Scism also said that MTI had built 16 39-footers and had more than 20 of them on order or in production.
Original and complete article published on speedonthewater.com Top casino affiliate programs.
22nd Annual Key West Poker Run:
The Key West Poker Run is November 4 -10, 2014! Boaters from around the world will be converging on South Florida to make the 170 mile run from Miami to Key West. Participants will race to several checkpoints throughout the scenic Florida Keys (including Key Largo, Islamorada, and Marathon) to collect their poker playing cards, refuel, and socialize.
The big thrill of the Poker Run comes during the final leg of the run, from the Bahia Honda Bridge to Key West. The performance boats throttle up and demonstrate their capabilities, many traveling at speeds well over 100 mph. Pace boats are present to maintain safety and helicopters fly overhead to record the excitement. Some of the fastest performers, such as Nortech boats, reach speeds so fast that the helicopters can't even keep up with them!
Need a Boat for the Poker Run??
The 50 Nortech Roadster 2009 is your boat!
The owner of the 50 Nortech has been active in performance boating since the late 1970s. His current boat, the 50 Nortech Roadster 2009 'Gold Rush' is fitted with quadruple 1150 hp engines which, operating on 89 octane, run at an impressive 168 mph at 5400 RPMs. The life expectancy of these engines is much higher than most competitors because she is built to run on 89 Octane at lower RPMs. These particular engines currently have only 35 hours. Being a heavier boat, this 50 Roadster is safer to handle than much of her competition. The current owner is comfortable handling the boat at 125 mph with his family. For poker runs, at speeds in excess of 160 mph, a throttle man is highly recommended in addition to the driver. With her catamaran hull, she performs faster than mono-hulls in the calm waters due to more air lift and less drag.
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'Gold Rush' is stored in an indoor garage in Southwest Florida. She is well maintained and operated at regular intervals to ensure she is meeting optimum performance. 'Gold Rush' seats up to 6 passengers in her custom Connolly Leather seats. Her owner has had a change in plans and is ready to sell. All reasonable offers are encouraged!
Key West Motorcycle Poker Run
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