Is there anything sexier than those sleek water rockets otherwise known as speed or cigarette boats? Watching those boats glide across the water at amazing speeds has an undeniable allure for anyone. These boats light up the water like a fireworks display with their colorful graphics blazing across the horizon, accented by the growl of their powerful motors. No doubt, these things are cool, but like anything else, not all speed boats are the same. The 3LUXE research team put on our shades and strapped in to find you three "Best Of" speed boat picks that will get you where you want to go, and do it quickly.
I don’t know about you, but a boat that can fly around Britain in a little over a day gets our attention. The Bladerunner 51 speed boat did exactly that—shattering the Round Britain World Record in 27 hours, 10 minutes while averaging 63.5 mph. That’s stunning performance from a “Best Of” that’s also a luxury cruiser chock full of amenities like a generator, full wet bar, refrigerator, full bath, shower, microwave, 28” LCD TV with DVD and Sony Play Station 2 console and upholstered sea... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $500,000.00
It’s great to go fast on the water but once you slow down, it’s also nice to have a full complement of creature comforts so you can enjoy the entire outing. You won’t want for any more comforts than those provided by the Magic Powerboat 30 Deckboat speed boat. Make no mistake, the Magic is fast, too, with twin 612-cubic-inch, electronically fuel injected Flat Top engines that each pump out 750 hp. That’s enough power to crank this pleasure palace up to 76 mph in just 20 seconds. It tops ou... FULL REVIEW
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If you want to go really fast in something, then a speed boat is a better bet than a sports car on a crowded road. Get out on the open water and crank it up with nothing in front of you but a blue liquid highway. It’s a recipe for adventure, and a great reason to hop aboard the OuterLimits 39 Quattro speed boat. Powered by twin 500-hp Mercury Racing engines, this “Best Of” can blast across the water at 100 mph. OuterLimits is renowned for its high-tech, post-cured epoxy construction that res... FULL REVIEW
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MSRP $546,938
