When it comes to high speeds, for some reason everyone thinks of airplanes or cars, completely ignoring watercraft that are no less powerful in terms of their engine capabilities. This article will tell you about five of the fastest speedboats that have impressed the world.
Spirit Of Australia Speedboat
This high-speed boat ranks first in the rating because no other watercraft has been able to break its speed record to this day. Its maximum speed was 511 km/h. What is most amazing is that this “Spirit of Australia” superspeedboat was developed by an ordinary amateur mechanic in his backyard in 1978.
Phenomenon Speedboat
This is a speedboat with a length of 56 feet. Its record speed is considered to be 402 km/h. The idea of creating such a monster belongs to an American millionaire restaurateur. It is said that he nurtured this idea for more than 30 years and independently prepared the blueprints for the future model of this high-speed watercraft.
Nor-Tech 5000 Speedboat
The Nor-Tech 5000 is a 16-meter motorboat that easily reaches speeds of up to 170 km/h. This speedboat is equipped with three 1000-horsepower engines. Despite its size and power, it is unpretentious and can run on regular 98-octane gasoline.
Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept Speedboat
This is a joint creation of Cigarette Racing and Mercedes-Benz, capable of reaching speeds above 160 km/h. To achieve this, the vessel was equipped with components from the popular SLS AMG electric supercar. It has two power units, each with six electric motors with a liquid cooling system, just like the car.
The Fountain Powerboats 47 Lightning allows passengers to cut through the waves at a speed of 150 km/h. The manufacturer is proud of the fact that all parts and even the hull covering are manufactured without involving outside organizations. The speedboat is equipped with precise control equipment and boasts excellent maneuverability.
Fountain Powerboats 47 Lightning Speedboat
The Fountain Powerboats 47 Lightning allows passengers to cut through the waves at a speed of 150 km/h. The manufacturer is proud of the fact that all parts and even the hull covering are manufactured without involving outside organizations. The speedboat is equipped with precise control equipment and stands out for its maneuverability.
For boats to be able to reach high speeds, it is necessary to conduct timely inspection and boat repair.