Powerboat racing. Top O' Michigan Marathon Nationals 2009. Indian River, MI.

[superpizzaboy7]

where do you get your boats?

[jeff55v]

@superpizzaboy7

Plans to build these boats are available from about a dozen people across the U.S.

Complete boats can also be purchased from many of these builders. visit stockoutboard-dot-net

[SFSKnights]

god man ive seen this race quite a few times what a riot that must be to drive

[jimhopp]

Saw the race this past weekend and was wondering how much it costs to get started doing this?

[skierboy2020]

How many hp does your engine put out on your boat?

[jeff55v]

@skierboy2020 The D class is 50hp. I use a 50hp Bass/Tohatsu race engine. Thanks for the question.

[Spitfire045]

what speed does your boat develop?

[jeff55v]

@Spitfire045 My marathon boat in this video will hit 70 on good conditions.

Thanks for the question.

[marathonnationals]

I like this view better than the helmet cam view. Great work Jeff.

[888NiCk88]

was it only because the water was beating you up ?

[jeff55v]

The waves echo off the steel sea walls in that area you mention. I drive conservatively. It's a long race, I try to be patient. Perhaps I'm too patient.

[888NiCk88]

first view . anyways jeff how come u were only full throttle the ssecond day coming back down the shoot ?!

[jeff55v]

I guess I need to work on that.