A focus on power

High performance boats are fundamentally for high speeds, which means that high horsepower is needed. On older models, you will commonly find an engine configuration with 350 HP outboards. However, as the newer 400 ROS engines from Mercury are available, potential buyers should expect that the newer high-performance boats for sale will have the higher performance engines. Other power options may include the 7 Marine or Yamahas.

Depending upon the manufacturer, the high-performance boats will have between 2 and 4 (sometimes 5 but this is rare) engines. Outboards may be centrally based, which is typical for the Tri or Quad configuration, or be spaced so that one engine is on the transom port and one is on the transom starboard. This placement maximizes the steering and navigation.

Two main styles

When looking at the various designs of the high-performance boats for sale, you will see that there are two primary styles. Firstly, you have the shallow hull, sportier design. These boats are marketed to those who wish to ski, raft, or wakeboard. Secondly, there is a design which resembles more of the luxury center console, cabin cruiser, and custom angler craft. On this option, the boat has the duality of serving as a leisure/ cruising vessel as well as a high speed offshore angler craft.

High Performance Boat Brands

Packaging and upgrades for the various models and series may change the aesthetics and the overall performance of the high-performance boats. Keep in mind that the higher the LOA, the more options, typically, you will have. Amongst some of the more popular branding you will find names such as:

• Catera High Performance Boats
• Hann Powerboats
• Mystic Powerboats
• Saber Marine
• Speedster Power Boats
• Twisted Liquid Marine
• Active Thunder Boats
• Adrenaline Powerboats
• Advantage Boats
• American Offshore
• Apache Powerboats
• Baia
• Baja marine
• Cantiere Linetti
• Carrera Boats
• Cougar Custom Boats
• Cougar Powerboats
• Deep Impact
• Donzi Marine
• E-Ticket Boats
• Eagle One
• Formula Boats
• Global Marine Specialties, Inc.
• Gozzi
• Hallett Boats
• Hydra Sports
• Hydrolift Sportboats
• Island Runner Boats
• J Craft Boats
• Laser Boats
• Lavey Craft

The price due to the exclusivity of the style and the high intensity engines, can exceed 100K. Depending upon the LOA, the year, the series, and the customizations which have been added, you may be able to find a pre-owned vessel for substantially lower. To find out more about a brand, please click the corresponding link or use the boat review pages.

Use of the high-performance boats

Floridians will find that the high-performance boats are mainly for tourists locations offshore. Tampa Bay will be the more popular location on the gulf, though you may find a few spots near Panama City beach. The Keys will also be a popular location for the high-performance boats. While owners can operate high-performance vessels in the Atlantic, caution should be used as waves could be somewhat problematic in certain weather conditions.

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