Of the Worlds most recognized racing boat companies Don Aronow established five.

Don aronow history. The boat became World Champion and Don Aronow built a small factory to build more boats just like it. He had several other companies before that. The History of Cigarette Founder Don Aronow The life of speed-demon boatbuilder Don Aronow was cut short in a hail of bullets but he left a lasting impression on the people in his life.

In 1962 Don Aronow a retired real estate developer asked Jim Wynne and Walt Walters to design a high performance Deep-Vee hull for him to race. An insight to Don Aronow - King of Powerboats. The boat became World Champion and Don Aronow built a small factory to build more boats just like it.

In 1970 Aronow was named the world outstanding powerboat driver for the second time and earned the UIM Gold Medal of Honor joining Gar Wood as the only Americans in history to receive the prestigious honor. Magnum Marine was founded. In the early 1960s property developer Don Aronows drug of choice was powerboat racing and the need for speed was what rocked his boat.

The life of speed-demon boatbuilder Don Aronow was cut short in a hail of bullets but he left a lasting impression on the people in his life. The dying man Don Aronow had survived dozens of fearsome crashes broken bones and crippling internal injuries incurred while racing faster and harder than any of his competitors in the high-performance boats he designed and built himself under the brand names that for 25 years defined the powerboat industry. From being a huge success in the construction industry he went on the being a legend as a powerboat designer and racer.

Dons formula for success was to bring together the best in the business designers boatbuilders and. Don Aronow who was seen later in his career racing without a helmet is shown here racing an ealry Formula boat in the Bahamas wearing no helmet or life jacket. 007 won the Miami Nassau race and established Dons second company DONZI as a force to be reckoned with.

The famous 007 catching up to an early Bertram race boat. On the afternoon of February 3 1987 Don Aronow was in his office on Thunderboat Row when a tall stranger walked in and identified himself as Jerry Jacoby. Senior Editor Kevin Koenig spoke to those who knew him best the key players of Thunderboat Row.