OK, so I admit I’m taking the easy way out with today’s Miami International Boat Show preview by directing you to the Mercury Racing blog written by Rick Mackie. But it’s not like the company is going to discuss any major announcements it has planned for the show so why not let Mackie tell you what he can and we’ll bring you the breaking news first thing Thursday morning, Feb. 14.

Along with previewing some of the Mercury-powered boats that will be on the water in Miami, Mackie also discusses Mercury’s current display at the Toronto International Boat Show, which runs through Jan. 20.

Read more: Fast Mercs — from Toronto to Miami

Editor’s note: Want to know what to look for during the 2013 Miami International Boat Show? Follow speedonthewater.com’s “Countdown to Miami” series, which will appear regularly on the site leading up to the show. Click here to see the full list of previous stories.