his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
Recent Examples on the WebVision Marine's commitment to eco-friendly electric powerboats is reshaping the recreational boating experience, offering higher speeds, longer ranges, and smoother rides than traditional internal combustion engine boats.—Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2024 Miami Marine Stadium Built in 1963, the Miami Marine Stadium was the first stadium built specifically for viewing powerboat races.—Priscilla Blossom, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 The platform connects you directly with private boat owners and offers you a wide range of choices from sailboats, catamarans, powerboats, yachts, and houseboats.—Mariette Williams, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023 That top speed is bettered only by the yard’s 43-foot Swan Shadow powerboat, which can hit a bonkers 55 knots all out.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023 MasterCraft and rival powerboat maker Marine Products led the declines, with shares down 12% and 5%, respectively, in morning trading.—Will Feuer, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2023 With a beam of 42 feet, Vector is wider than the average powerboat is long.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2023 She’s also fitted with a full-beam garage that can hold a full fleet of toys—powerboats included, of course.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2023 On the plus side, this augured fewer yahoos in powerboats to contend with as the Hudson narrowed, beyond Haverstraw.—Ben McGrath, The New Yorker, 3 July 2023
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