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 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, Betty Cook and the famed Fort Apache.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - The Real Miami Vice
0:10 - Introduction
0:43 - The King of Offshore
1:39 - Operating on Both Sides of the Law
02:24 - A Brief History of Offshore Powerboats
04:19 - A Deal With the Devil
05:59 - A Beautiful Money Laundering Scam
06:42 - Who Killed Don Aronow?
The film, by VÉHICULE, explores the life and mysterious death of Don Aronow, a champion powerboat racer and founder of several renowned boat companies, including Magnum, Cigarette, and Donzi. Aronow, who embodied a rugged American masculinity, was both a competitive racer and a shrewd businessman known for straddling the line between legal and illicit activities. He was murdered on February 3, 1987, in Miami's Thunderboat Row, an area synonymous with high-speed boating and the drug trade.
The piece delves into Aronow's storied career, from his early successes in boat racing and company building to his intricate connections with influential figures and the criminal underworld. It highlights the chaotic crime scene of his murder, potential motives involving his dealings with drug smugglers, and the enduring mystery surrounding his death. The article also reflects on the transformation of Thunderboat Row from a hub of daring boat races and drug smuggling to a more gentrified area, while Aronow's legacy in the boating world continues through the brands he created.
THE WILD LIFE OF LEGENDARY BUILDER DON ARONOW, Donald Joel Aronow (March 3, 1927 – February 3, 1987) was an iconic figure in the world of speedboats. Known for designing, building, and racing some of the most famous high-performance boats, including Formula, Donzi, Magnum Marine, Cary, and the legendary Cigarette Racing Team. Aronow's clientele included notable figures such as the Shah of Iran, Charles Keating, Robert Vesco, Malcolm Forbes, and even U.S. Presidents George H. W. Bush and Lyndon B. Johnson. Show video to people who searched Ben Kramer, Apache Powerboats, Don Aronow, Cigarette Powerboats, Miami Vice, VEHICULE MAGAZINE, VÉHICULE, vehicles, boats, transportation, classic cars, boat reviews, car reviews, DOUG DEMURO, VINwiki, WhistlinDiesel, Cleetus McFarland, Apache Powerboats, Ben Kramer, BETTY COOK, ROCKY AOKI
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Don Aronow, Cigarette boats, Magnum boats, speedboat racing, mystery, powerboating, boat industry, 1980s Miami, true crime, unsolved mystery, boating legacy, fast boats, offshore racing, documentary.
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