Don Aronow (1927–1987) was the king of powerboat racing, a larger-than-life figure who revolutionized the sport. Born in Brooklyn to Russian-Jewish immigrants, Aronow was a star athlete before building a fortune in construction. In 1959, he moved to Miami, where his passion for speedboats ignited. He founded Formula, Donzi, Magnum, and Cigarette, designing iconic boats that dominated races, winning over 350 offshore events, two world championships, and three U.S. titles. His sleek Cigarette boat

2.5K views · 51 reactions | Don Aronow was the King of Thunderboat Row, and his legacy will live on forever in the world of powerboating. His murder struck a significant blow to the powerboat community and it truly saddens us that he can't be with us today as we all take powerboating to new heights. Here's news footage from the horrific event because everyone should know the story. #donaronow #powerboatnation | Powerboat Nation | Facebook

37K views · 319 shares | TRIM TAB FOR WHAT?! Don Aronow racing in the early 70's brought to you by Mid Ocean #powerboatnation #thunderboat | Powerboat Nation | Facebook

The 1987 murder of Miami powerboat legend Don Aronow captivated the international boating scene. The case’s twists, turns and seemingly never-ending cast of characters leaves the killing a mystery to this day. People have tried to make sense of it, only productions misinformation along the way. Véhicule’s in-depth exposé clears the air around the case, bringing you just the facts and illuminates some of the Miami scene’s most prominent characters and places, including Ben Kramer, Rocky Aoki, B

19K views · 327 reactions | Watch history be made as Don Aronow takes powerboating to the next level in 1967. (Produced by Merrick Lewis/Alliance Machine Co. 1967 Europeon Tour) #powerboatnation #aronow | Powerboat Nation | Facebook

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4.6K views · 112 reactions | Don Aronow, the legendary powerboat...