About Chief Engines

Chief Performance specializes in the fabrication, sales and service of custom performance engines from 300 HP - 1425 HP and in the innovation of marine endurance power packages. Our 5000 square foot facility, adjacent to the Fort Lauderdale international airport accommodates complete boat rebuilds, repowering, custom installations, multiple engine installations, custom graphic design, race rigging, and race team support; not to mention ease in national and worldwide shipping and travel.

Chief Performance is recognized worldwide and has had coverage in industry magazines including "OFFSHORE", "POWERBOAT", "HOT BOAT" and "THE MARINE POWER DIRECTORY". Tom Hofstetter, owner, designer and builder of Chief Performance, has captured 4 World Champion flags through his career and involvement with race teams such as "Team USA" - sponsored with Don Johnson, Revlon, "RAZZ"-41 Apache, "Little Caesar's Pizza"-47' Apache sponsored with Little Caesar's Pizza, "INXS"-47' Apache, "Flying Falcon"-41' Apache, "Miami Vice"-33' Powerplay, "Apache Heritage"-50 Apache, "Metal Man"-35' Jaguar Cat, "Budweiser"-40' Skater sponsored with Budweiser, "Megatoy"-40' Skater-pleasure for private use, "Damn Donzi"-27' Donzi sponsored with Stainless Marine, Donzi Marine and Chief Performance, "Red Baron"-32' Holland sponsored with Holland Boat Shop, and Chief Performance, "PowerChips Flyer"-47' Apache sponsored with PowerChips and Chief Performance, "Frayedknot Racing" 30' Infinity sponsored by Oceanside Marine, Nightmare Racing GN-113 sponsored by Greg Gluck/Speed Marine, Inc.