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Origin of powerboat
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Suffolk Police said officers were called "to reports of a collision involving a powerboat and a stationary houseboat in the vicinity of Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre".
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025
There were 10 people aboard the 27-foot powerboat near D.L.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025
For a time, he even had a successful offshore powerboat racing career.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022
He maintained his strut and bravado off-screen, earning a black belt in karate and pursuing hobbies such as powerboat racing and roping steers.
From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2022
There was a powerboat tied up at the base of the steps, and Alice was right: there were two men.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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