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  1. High Performance Speed Boats: The Ultimate Go-Fast Guide

    The decades of the 1960s, 70s and 80s were truly the golden eras for speed boat racing. During this time period the iconic and wildly popular TV show Miami Vice featured powerful offshore speed boats and caught viewers' attention helping make high performance boats like Wellcraft's Scarab 38 (Don Johnson's go-fast boat), Fountain ...

  2. Top 10 fastest superyachts in the world

    The sleek lines and futuristic design of Rodriquez Yachts' Galeocerdo is the result of exhaustive research and design development programme by Wally founder Luca Bassani. Created with the aim of maintaining high speeds in rough seas, the 36-metre Wally Power 118 superyacht was launched in 2003 following tank testing at the SSPA facility in Goteborg, Sweden, and wind tunnel testing at the ...

  3. Sail GP: how do supercharged racing yachts go so fast? An engineer explains

    F50 catamarans can travel at up to 50 knots. John G. Mabanglo/EPA. A yacht also makes waves as it pushes the water around and under the hull from the bow (front) to the stern (back) of the boat.

  4. Race World Offshore

    2023 & 2024 REPLAYS. Race World Offshore presents high-performance Catamarans and Vee Bottom Raceboats with engine packages up to 3,000 hp, competing globally...

  5. High Performance boats for sale

    Boats can be used for cruising or racing and range from about 28 feet to around 60 feet in length. ... High-performance speed boats can be outfitted with premium performance engines and other parts, as well as high-tech consoles that feature premium navigation systems, radar, marine stereos and entertainment systems, and other instruments. ...

  6. Fastest yacht: The giant record breakers

    Photo: Mark Lloyd / Lloyd Images. Skorpios has been built with the express brief to break offshore records as the world's fastest yacht. Her recent win in the 2021 Fastnet Race - only weeks ...

  7. H1 Unlimited

    Follow the H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Series in 2024: The season kicks off June 29-30 in Guntersville, Alabama, home of the Guntersville Lake Hydrofest. We will return to this ultra-fast course layout where the third-fastest lap of all time was set in 2023! From there, the boats head to Madison, Indiana, home of the only community-owned ...

  8. High performance boats for sale

    Ideal for day cruising and racing these High Performance boats vary in length from 14ft to 66ft and can carry 3 to 20 passengers. These powerboats use the following propulsion options: stern drive, high-horsepower outboard engines or inboards. ... High Performance Speed Boats Guide. There's good news and bad news for newcomers to the high ...

  9. SailGP

    Flying boats. Iconic cities. World-class athletes. Adrenaline-fueled races, legendary global locations, rival national teams and record-breaking speeds. SailGP is the most exciting racing on water - Powered By Nature. Meet the teams. See the calendar. SailGP Explained. Events. Add to Calendar. Event 1 Chicago. 16 - 17 Jun 2023. View Results ...

  10. High-Performance Speed Boats: The Ultimate Guide

    Typically, high-performance V-bottoms measure from, say, 21 feet to upward of 50 feet. The longer the boat, the bigger the seas you can take on comfortably. The above Pantera 24 Sport is a good example of a relatively small V-bottom speed boat, though some smaller ones do exist. Propulsion systems also are varied.

  11. Ocean City

    Step into the electrifying realm of Race World Offshore, where the vast ocean transforms into a high-speed battleground for the North American Championship Race, showcasing cutting-edge boats and fearless competitors alike. Here, participants vie for glory with an intensity unmatched, fueled by the knowledge that this particular race offers a ...

  12. High Performance boats for sale

    Prices for high performance boats on Boat Trader range from a reasonable $11,090 at the modest side to $2,383,366 for the most extravagant variety. Models with the greatest power can handle motors up to an extraordinary 2,961 horsepower, while shorter, more affordable utility models may have as modest as 220 horsepower engines on them (although ...

  13. 6 of the fastest boats you can buy right now

    Most of the fastest boats use race-derived hulls with roots dating back to the 1980s when the 'Go-Fast boat' became synonymous with the glamor and excesses of the time. ... So good is the hull on the Midnight Express that Miami-Dade County DEA used the 39ft version as its high speed response boats. With its all-carbon superstructure and air ...

  14. 15 of the world's fastest yachts

    We present a selection of 10 of the world's fastest yachts. Find out how a 42m superyacht manages to top out at 70 knots on SYT: Fleet Updates 15 of the world's fastest yachts. Written by Jason Spinks. Thu, 24 Oct 2019 | 11:00.

  15. The World's Fastest Center Console Boats

    The 2024 Cigarette 52 Thunder combines luxury with high-speed capability, setting a benchmark in marine design and engineering. A remarkable level of performance is achieved through the use of six Mercury Racing 500R engines (3,000hp total), the latest and most powerful outboard motors in Mercury's lineup, supported by a hull that is designed for optimal handling.

  16. On the Edge: High-Speed Boat Racing

    Jim Cantore hits the water with the crew of the Miss Geico for a blood pumping adventure in high-speed boat racing.

  17. High Performance boats for sale

    High-performance speed boats are characterized by their high-horsepower engines and powerful drive motors that are designed for the biggest adrenaline rush the water has to offer. These boats are in the high-end market starting in the £200k price range, and most require premium racing or performance fuel and high-priced boat insurance that isn ...

  18. Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship

    F1 racing uses tunnel hull catamarans that are capable of both high speed and exceptional manoeuvrability. Overall, the boats weigh 860 pounds (390 kilogrammes), including 260 pounds (118 kilograms) of engine. They are 20 feet (6 metres) long and seven feet (2 metres) wide, keeping weight low through extensive use of carbon fiber and kevlar.

  19. Cruising Speeds Explained: How Fast Do Yachts Go

    The average sailing speed of a sailboat typically ranges from 4-6 knots (4.5-7 mph). Larger racing yachts can reach speeds of up to 15 knots (17 mph). Knowing the cruising speed of your sailboat allows you to plan your journey and estimate the time it will take to reach your destination. One way to calculate sailboat speed is by measuring the ...

  20. Nordic Boats USA

    Nordic Boats has always lead the pack in performance boat design and styling since the conception of the company in 1962. Located in Lake Havasu, AZ offering full service and sales departments we are here to answer all your questions about any of our high-performance boats. CATAMARAS. Nordic Boats offers 6 stylish models to choose from both ...

  21. High performance power boats for sale

    We have the ability to customize your Midnight Express 37' Open with a range of performance, luxury, seating, and electronic options. PERFORMANCE The 37′ Open can cruise easily at 40MPH+ with fuel efficiency of over 1.5 miles per gallon and achieve speeds upwards of 70MPH-90MPH depending on power configuration.

  22. FASTEST Speed Boats in the World

    Ever since the first boats were designed, people have been trying to find ways to make them travel across the water faster. The introduction of engines obvio...

  23. Used High-Performance Racing Boats For Sale

    Whether you are looking for a used high-performance boat or a used racing boat for sale, United has the expert yacht brokers to help you with brands like Cigarette, Fountain, Formula, and many more. ... If you have a need for speed, then owning a go-fast, high-performance boat might be for you. Also sometimes referred to as "Cigarette Boats ...

  24. Close call: Boat hits rock at high speed

    This is the moment a boat gets thrown around after hitting an underwater rock at high speed in Alberta, Canada on June 22. Incredibly, the owner skillfully steers the boat into a stable position.

  25. Madison, Indiana's 74th Regatta preps for weekend event

    'A boat that doesn't know it's a boat'; Madison, Indiana preps for 74th Regatta despite rain From pitbosses to pitmasters, it's all hands on deck for the Indiana town's high-speed boat races. More ...

  26. Houston High-Speed Chase of Stolen Truck Towing Boat Ends with One

    The early hours of Independence Day in Houston saw more than just the promise of fireworks, as authorities engaged in a high-speed chase with a stolen vehicle towing a boat. The pursuit, which ...

  27. Age is just a number in drag racing, where older drivers like John

    FILE - Tony Schumacher stares out from the seat of his Top Fule dragster while his crew runs tests prior to his first qualifying run of the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals drag races Friday, May 18, 2018, at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kan. Schumacher has a standard answer ready when drag racing fans ask when the 54-year-old three-time world champion plans to retire.

  28. Which boats made The Press Boys Crew All-Stars?

    The Vikings won the five-boat Atlantic County race by more than 17 seconds. Led the area with a fifth-place finish at the Garden State event, known as States, and missed making the final at the ...

  29. John Force, NHRA icon, hospitalized after fiery high-speed crash

    Funny car legend John Force was hospitalized Sunday after a fiery high-speed crash during the first round of eliminations at the NHRA Virginia Nationals. Force, 75, had just won his heat with a ...

  30. Silverstone track breakdown: F1's historic track makes drivers feel

    The British Grand Prix offers one of the most iconic tracks on Formula One's calendar, rich in history and a thrilling high-speed drive. Nestled in the heart of the UK's motorsport valley ...