Article: SPEED THRILLS

After a week of all things sailboating, City Dock has been cleared for those who like a little oomph in their nautical excursions.

Frank Larsen was craving seagulls-in-your-teeth speed Thursday, drooling over Donzi's 43-foot speedboat - capable of 100 mph out of the box - at the 35th annual U.S. Powerboat Show. The Crownsville man had just sold his power boat and was fine-tuning his wish list for a new model.

"Speedboats can cut through the waves better on the bay," he said gazing wistfully at the $450,000 needle-shaped, blue-and-white hull.

The speedboats, in vivid red, blue and purple motifs, were eye- catchers amid the stately white yachts and polished teak trawlers, mesmerizing just ...

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