Legendary Offshore Powerboats: Jesse James 🏆 Pilot Chris Lavin, and Throttleman Mark Lavin (RIP)

Legendary Offshore Powerboats: Jesse James 🏆 Pilot Chris Lavin, and Throttleman Mark Lavin (RIP)

This boat needs no introduction, built by Chris Craft in the United States for brothers Mark (R.I.P.) and Chris Lavin the boat was the result of more than $100,000 in research and development by Chris Craft and Mercury Marine.



The catamaran is built of GRP over a balsa wood core. Powered by two Chevrolet 350 cu in V8s through Mercruiser No.4 stern drives. Launched in 1983 she won the American Offshore series in 1984 and 85, and also set a world speed record of 101.3 mph.

JESSE JAMES Achievements include:
1984 & 1985 - USA National Champion
1984 - World Speed Record holder 101.3 Mph
1985 - World Champion in Class 2

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