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his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing
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And if that weren’t enough, buyers could even spec a 7.2-liter version of the Lambo V-12 that was usually reserved for powerboats and made 730 hp.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
The narration describes key sights and history — especially of the Naval Academy — as the boat cruises through Spa Creek, the Severn River and a large mooring field where recreational sailboats and powerboats anchor for the night.
—Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Plow anchors are most often used on heavy powerboats and cruising sailboats that need maximum holding power to prevent slippage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
The narration describes key sights and history — especially of the Naval Academy — as the boat cruises through Spa Creek, the Severn River and a large mooring field where recreational sailboats and powerboats anchor for the night.
—Charles Babington, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Plow anchors are most often used on heavy powerboats and cruising sailboats that need maximum holding power to prevent slippage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
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“Powerboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powerboat. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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powerboat
noun
pow·er·boat
ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˈbōt 
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