In our second installment featuring the build of Lickity Splits new hauler, we will watch it go from concepts to completion. If you haven't had a chance to watch the frame come to life make sure to check out the first article we did on the build HERE.
When we left off the frame had been...
The 2017 Desert Storm Poker Run brought with it huge crowds, great weather, not so great weather, amazing new boats, some old favorites, a few challenges, and of course parties that will go down in history! From the first lunch run to last call at the after party, this year's Desert Storm...
The 2017 Desert Storm Street Party opened up today to sweltering temps and eager boating fans and RDP was there to bring swag, a cold beverage or two, and a party that had the whole street captivated till they the powers that be shut it down. In true RDP style the whole street next to Bad Dogs...
The Wednesday of Desert Storm is always the low key opening for Desert Storm. Consider it a "soft opening" of sorts. Folks are rolling into town and getting setup, others are enjoying some boating, and promoters, participants and sponsors are gearing up for tomorrow's Street Party. While all...
FRIDAY POKER RUN - RAFT UP
1.This location was picked because the south facing beach should offer some protection from boat wakes. It is approximately 1 1/2 miles North of the Pump station.
2.Bring an Anchor, and BRING LARGE FENDERS!! If you show up with coke can diameter fenders don't be...
Teague Custom Marine is thrilled to be co-hosting the 6th Annual Krusin' for Kids event at DESERT STORM 2017, with Lake Racer LLC and other sponsors!
Those that have been part of Krusin' for Kids know that this day is very special and made possible by our volunteer boaters, helpers and the...
We are giving away a ride for two people in the RDP Helicopter Friday afternoon during Desert Storm! All you have to do is tell us your best "RDP" story in the forums HERE
If you are a newer member and don't have an "RDP" story that's no problem! Tell us your best Desert Storm story, and...
Desert Storm Poker Run & Shootout
Power in the Park Powersports Festival
March 29, 2017
It's with thanks to the multiyear returning main sponsors Shugrue?s Family of Fine Restaurants, Spectre Powerboats, the Lake Havasu Convention and Visitors Bureau, DCB Performance Boats and Teague Custom...
IMPORTANT 2017 "HAVASU'S COOLEST BOAT CONTEST"
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION Part of the 26th Annual Lake Havasu Boat ShowLake Havasu State Park, Windsor 3 & 4 - April 7-9, 2017 Thank you for registering to participate in the 2017 "Havasu's Coolest Boat Contest.". The event will be held at Windsor...
Now compared to our usual shop tours where we actually try to give a tour of the shop, this article is more focused on what's actually going on down there. I'm only allowed to upload 25 pics onto the front page, and I'd like to focus them on the over the top bad ass builds going on instead of...
This is a great example to show how far the best in the Industry has come in just under a decade. Kenny Gonzales purchased this boat from Maxed Out Marine with the intentions of taking what is arguably a very nice boat and updating it to the best that 2017 has to offer! DCB has recently...
Approximately two weeks ago we published an article about "Bullhead Bully" (Paul Wallner) in his 28 SS running 126 MPH in his 28 Nordic SS with Twin 400's. At the end of that article I wrote that it, to our knowledge, was the fastest stock 400 boat out there.
DCB is not one to be...
I recently took a trip down back to Southern California to visit several industry related shops, and boat builders. One of the stops made a lasting impression on me, and that was Cobra Boats! It has been years since I have taken a hard look at what Cobra is doing (pre-recession LA Boatshow...
IF YOU DON'T WANT ATTENTION, this boat is not for you. Designed and built by Errol Lanier a legendary Racer. The best riding boat under 25 feet by far and I have owned over 10 cats in my lifetime.
Powered by a stock 2006 Mercury 250XS 400hr.
* Magic tilt tandem...
Laveycraft is an upper tier builder. To get a 24 built that nice, and rigged that nice for 77K is a crazy deal. Give Chris a call for more details 951-273-9690
An extremely custom transformation was in order for arguably one of the most custom Skaters in existence: Gary and Rosemary Colledge's 40SS "Colledgewood". The team at TCM built new tailpipes and completely changed the exit pattern of the tails through both the transom and deck extension of the...
I hope that everybody had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Speaking for ourselves we had a great time with the neighbors, members, and a few of the advertisers alike at the "After Christmas - Pre New Years" party that we had at the house on Friday night. Thank you to everyone that came...
Lickity Split in my opinion is one of the most recognizable and well known boats west of the Mississippi. According to Tony from DCB when they were contracted to build the boat "It was a check every box type of build that left no stone unturned when it came to options." The boat is a Carbon...
As I'm sure some of you already know SXSPerformance.com is a retail shop that specializes in off road accessories. While their primary focus is aftermarket parts for the UTV Market, most of the products can be used in any off road (or in some cases on road) applications. They carry over 80...
Regattas have been going on for a very long time. Some date back before the 1800's when row boat races were held to see who had the fastest team of rowers. Clearly the early regattas were held as racing events. Sometime around the beginning of the 20th century the powerboat people got into the...
Motorsports Enthusiasts to See It All! November 19-20, 2016
Lake Havasu has deservedly earned a reputation as a mecca for outdoor motorsports enthusiasts. Because of the weather and the immediate proximity to both water and desert, locals rotate between boats, off-roading and RVing with...
This featured ad comes from Howard Custom Boats. It is a 2012 28 Sport Deck with a Merc 600SCI! The boat should run right at 90 mph with a 4 blade on it. It was built with every option that Howard offers, and features a great looking gel scheme with desirable colors. The boat is perfect...
Words : RiverDave
Photos : TommygunImages
(Left to Right: Mark, Jessie, Lindee, Shawn)
In my line of work there are some articles you "have to" write, there are the articles you "need to" write, and then there are articles you "want to" write. The ones you want to write are as much for...
Each year there are events on my calendar that are classified as "Must Attend". They are the events that define my year and my business. These include such events as Desert Storm, the Mint 400, and the Parker Enduro among others. One event that has proven worthy of the list is the annual DCB...
Over the years the boating community has seen many a regatta from many a manufacturer. Some of those regattas have fallen victim to an ever changing market and gone the way of the Dodo while some have stayed the course and become tradition for both the manufacturers and the loyal owners of that...
Photos and Words by Erick Bryner - Firedrill Productions
Its Monday afternoon, and the 2016 San Diego Bayfair has come to an end. If you?ve never been to Bayfair, I regret to tell you that you've been missing a really good time. If you HAVE been, then you know how much fun it is - three full...
FULL UTV LINE NOW AVAILABLE FROM KMC WHEELS and you saw it on RDP first!
Buena Park, Calif. (September 12, 2016) KMC Wheels today announces its official entry into the powersports market with a full dropdown line of UTV wheels from its existing consumer-favorite XD and Rockstar wheels. KMC...
One of the things that I love about the Schiada Regatta is that it brings out all kinds of like minded people, and with that it brings out not only Bad Ass over the top Schiada's, but also other River Monsters that will usually lurk in the depths.
This weekend while at the Schiada regatta...
I know a lot of you guys follow RDP not only on the main website, but on Facebook and Instagram as well! Beermaker who started Positive Trim just started an Instagram contest for Positive Trim that I think you guys are going to like!
To Enter
1. Follow Positive Trim on Instagram
2. Upload a...
One of the things I'd like to start doing a lot more of on RDP is "Featured Boats" and "Readers Rides" particularly if the boat is something a little out of the ordinary. About a month ago I took the family down to the channel to hang out for the day, and as usual the Power Boating Mecca of...
Everyone who has lived in the fast lane, had to start somewhere. For Pete Giroux, life began in the San Francisco area with summers spent at Clear Lake. Pete's Aunt and Uncle owned the resort at the lake, which immersed Pete in all things water related. Learning to water ski at the age of 4...
It was a great boating weekend on Havasu. With regattas for both Hallett and Ultra boats going on RDP was on scene all weekend getting photos and video to capture the events. The photos will be up soon, but in the mean time here is a little recap video that our friends over at Havasu Media...
Justin Humphreys is a long time supporter of not only RDP, but all of our events that we have had over the last half a decade. If you have had a beer at the RDP booth at just about any event and it was a Coors product it likely came from him, and with a screen name "BeerMaker" it's not hard to...
Bill Gibbons is, by any estimation, a conoisseur of Sanger Boats. As an owner of a Sanger hydro jet, a blown Sanger flat bottom, and a blown Sanger Super Jet, all of which are immaculate and beautiful examples, it only made sense for Gibbons to continue the trend when looking for a new project...
Every now and again someone builds something that's a little different then everyone else. When that happens my ears perk up, because I'm always interested in "why" they are doing it different, and the pro's and con's of what they are doing versus what is traditional. When Bruce Curry (Screen...
Former World Champion turned promoter, Chris Fischetti is bringing his unique Jet Ski race format to Rotary Park beach this Saturday, April 23rd, for the Aqua Moto GP. The focus of Fischetti's race is combining a beach party with some great competition all with the goal of bringing the sport...
I know a lot of you (and Desert Storm sponsors) have been asking about the After Party this year, so it's time to make the announcement. THE 2016 DESERT STORM AFTER PARTY IS ON!! Before I get into the whens, where's, what changed etc.. I want to take a second here to recognize all the...
Teague Custom Marine is thrilled to be co-hosting the 5th Annual Krusin' for Kids event at DESERT STORM 2016, with Lake Racer LLC and other sponsors!
Those that have been part of Krusin' for Kids know that this day is very special and made possible by our volunteer boaters, helpers and...
Come see Teague Custom Marine at the LA Boat Show, February 25-28, 2016!
The show is located at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Stop by our booth (#503) to see the latest TCM high performance engines, parts and accessories on display. You will also have the chance to use our...
Matt and Jason have put together a print book that will entertain yourself and guests on your coffee table for years to come! The book itself is the story of 2015 in boating through the Lenses of several notable photographers in the industry, hand selected by Matt and Jason, and laid out by...
There are somethings in life that stand the test of time. As we "progress" into the future, and evolve from Pink and Teal and radar arches, to checkers and checkered flags, eventually into tribal and reverse tribals, I begin to wonder often "Are we really progressing?" Two weeks ago we had the...
Just wanted to give everyone a reminder about our Live Feed out of Boostpower Marine on Wednesday at 3pm.
As I said in the first announcement, this is going to be more of a class room setting so do not expect some overly polished "EFI Video." It is going to be live and "liquid" so there's...
On January 20th at 3 PM RDP will be live broadcasting the first of a series of interactive "LIVE" webinars with Alexi Sehagian of Boostpower USA! The broadcasts will be aired Via a U Stream window on the front page, and in the forums itself, and the membership is absolutely encouraged to...
It happens so often that we get to see something new built, but never get to see the finished product. Last week we did an article about Adrenaline's new facility and some of their new capabilities. In the tail end of that article we show cased a new 47' trailer that they had built for local...
Adrenaline Trailers has completed their move into their new facility at 1061 North Lake Havasu Ave (Former Alco Marine building) and they are fully operational! The new facility offers up a lot of new opportunities and capabilities for Adrenaline, the first and most obvious being room to...
As you guys know we have been doing a lot of featured vehicles, now for a few of the different advertisers on RDP.. I know have three companies that I'm going to be doing weekly vehicles on, and normal articles as well.
Paradise Auto is RDP's newest Advertiser, they are a decent sized car lot...