Torquay United are now just one point outside the Vanarama Conference Play-off zone after recording their biggest win for nearly three years against Nuneaton Town.
The Gulls- inspired by skipper Luke Young- put four goals past the West Midlands outfit without reply to record their first win by a four goal since Martin Ling's then Gulls defeated AFC Wimbledon 4-0 in October 2011.
Young opened the scoring on 21 minutes with a long range effort to open his account for the Gulls, following his summer move from Plymouth Argyle, before he completed his brace eight minutes later with a delicate flick following good work from Duane Ofori-Acheampong.
In the 39th minute, Young turned provider when his corner picked out Australian defender Aaron Downes who headed home to make it 3-0 to the Gulls.
Recalled striker Ryan Bowman extended Torquay's lead to four goals when he connected with a precision pass from Toby Ajala to mark his return from suspension with his second goal of the season in the 58th minute.
It was a welcome victory ahead of two away trips to Chester FC and Grimsby Town, as well as being an emphatic one which also helps to underline Torquay's potential promotion/play-off credentials.
Young's double also takes the tally of goals scored from midfield by Chris Hargreaves's Gulls to eight, as Courtney Cameron has also scored twice so far this season whilst Louis Briscoe and Courtney Richards have managed one apiece.
