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Statue of Liberty to Albany Powerboat Run Garners Support

As Sharkey readies his 13-foot “Kill Shot” for this historic run, anticipation builds and sponsors get on board.

By Kevin Falvey

April 3, 2025

“The idea came from a historical race called Albany to NY Marathon that started in the late 1920’s,” says Tim Sharkey, referring to a generations-old boat race down the Hudson River from the New York State capital of Albany to New York City’s New York Harbor boat race on the Hudson River. “There were at one point over 300 entries from over 18 different states.”

Sharkey will be re-creating the run on September 13, 2025. The route runs some 160 miles from the Statue of Liberty, in New York Harbor, to Albany, the state capital. Sharkey intends to launch from Liberty Landing Marina.

Sharkey will make the run in his classic 1985 Bullet 13 SV “Kill Shot,” which is powered by a vintage Johnson SST 60 racing engine.

Read Next: Learn more about this race and Tim Sharkey, here.

Recently, notable sponsors have joined Sharkey in support of this race. Learn more about these supporters of performance boating in the descriptions below.

Title Sponsors

Chef Mike is an avid performance boater. Courtesy Sharkey Images

Chef Mike’s ABG

One of New Jersey’s premier waterfront destinations, Chef Mike Jurusz’s Atlantic Beach Grill is located in Seaside Heights, NJ. Owner Jurusz is not just a chef, but a philanthropist and avid performance boater. That’ s him at the helm in this shot.

Ocean County Powersports has long supported performance boating. Courtesy Ocean County Powersports

Ocean County Powersports

A premier dealer for Polariz, Slingshot, Can-Am and more, located in Tom’s River, NJ, Ocean County Powersports has long supported performance boating.

Horsepower on the Hudson is a premier power boat event. Courtesy Horsepower on the Hudson/Taylor Hicks

Horsepower on the Hudson

Homeported in Castleton, NY, Horsepower on the Hudson is a premier power boat event. This year it takes place August 2, 2025. Don’t miss it!

Tiger Outboards is a top notch repair facility owned and run by John and Laura Tiger. Courtesy John & Laura Tiger

Tiger Outboards

Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Tiger Outboards isa top notch repair facility owned and run by John and Laura Tiger. Tiger is a regular contributor to BOATING as well the technician who’s prepping Sharkey’s engine for this run. Follow Tiger Outboards on Facebook.