Eliminator 28 Speedster<br /><br />With a name that includes the words “eliminator” and “speedster,” it should be no surprise that this catamaran zips to the top of this list with max speeds of 170 mph. Available with inboard and outboard options and a variety of deck and bow configurations, the Eliminator 28 Speedster can be customized for however you want to spend your time on the water.<br /><br />Style: Catamaran<br />Price: Starting at $300,000<br />Length: 28 feet, 10 inches<br />Beam: 9 feet<br />Weight: 4,000 pounds<br />Top speed: ~170 mph<br /><br />6.<br />Baja Marine 36 Outlaw<br /><br />To achieve high speeds without fully liquefying your insides, Baja Marine’s 36 Outlaw is an excellent option. Whether you’re taking your chances at a poker run, cruising to sand bars or treating friends to wild tubing rides, the Outlaw is here for it. Enthusiasts have hit top speeds of around 84 mph with Mercury Racing 565 engines.<br /><br />Style: V-bottom<br />Price: Starting at $307,000<br />Length: 37 feet, 1 inch<br />Beam: 8 feet, 6 inches<br />Weight: 9,300 pounds<br />Top speed: ~84 mph<br /><br />5.<br />Donzi Marine 38 ZRC<br /><br />Fast, fun and attractive, the Donzi Marine 38 ZRC experienced a revival in 2020 with its unique fighter jet windscreens and a V-bottom hull designed for speed. Buyers can choose between Mercury Racing 565 HP Bravos or staggered 860s with #6 drives to power this model. Enthusiasts have reported exceeding 120 mph in this powerboat.<br /><br />Style: V-bottom<br />Price: Starting at $560,000<br />Length: 38 feet, 1 inch<br />Beam: 8 feet, 1 inch<br />Weight: 11,500 pounds<br />Top speed: ~120 mph<br /><br />4.<br />Fountain Powerboats 42 Lightning<br /><br />If you’re looking for a powerboat that offers a smooth yet forceful push to top speeds and a comfortable and stable ride once you’re there, you’ll get it in Fountain’s 42 Lightning. It goes from 0 to 30 mph in 9.5 seconds, and the only limit to top speeds is your nerve—this boat can hit 160 mph with 1,350/1,550 packages.<br /><br />Style: V-bottom<br />Price: Starting at $685,000<br />Length: 42 feet<br />Beam: 8 feet, 4 inches<br />Weight: 13,400 pounds<br />Top speed: 160+ mph<br />
