What is the quickest boat in the world?
Spirit of Australia As its name suggests, this boat is powered by a jet engine and designed specifically for speed, and it reaches incredible new heights on the water of Australia’s Lake Eyre. Record: Fastest speed on water. Currently, the world record for fastest speed by a boat is 317 miles per hour (510 km/h). That’s right! Over 300 miles per hour… That record was set in 1978 by Australian Ken Warby in his speedboat called Spirit of Australia.Most recreational speed boats can reach speeds between 60 and 100 knots (69-115 mph).Classic prop-drives are generally more efficient and economical at low speeds, up to about 20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph), but as boat speed increases, the extra hull resistance generated by struts, rudders, shafts and so on means waterjets are more efficient up to 50 knots (93 km/h; 58 mph).
What are the negatives of a jet boat?
The unique handling characteristics can be a problem for some boaters as well. Jet boats can creep forward even in neutral, which can be problematic around the docks, and reverse can be difficult to handle. Also, in choppy water the shallow draft makes it easy to bounce the drive up out of the water. Jet boats can traverse through much shallower water since they do not have the low-hanging propellers of other systems, giving you access to areas other boaters do not have. Jet boats provide a smoother ride in rough water, allow you to reach greater speeds, and have better control when rounding corners.Almost any boat can be used on sea waters, but you should be aware of the limitations that your boat has based on its size and strength compared to the sea’s environment. At Rouge Jet Boats, our coastal series is designed to handle the turbulent offshore ocean environment so you can be sure that you are safe at sea.