42’ Apache Renegade – The Sea Bomber
This maritime rocket was inspired by its predecessor Apache 41’, a source of design pride for the manufacturer. Its five-person stand-up cockpit and staggered engines allow for high-speed acceleration in adverse sea conditions. “With a full cabin, the Renegade is a very versatile boat, perfect for overnight excursions and island hopping,” says Mark McManus, president of McManus SuperBoats and manufacturer of the 42’ Apache Renegade. The handsome design features a hand-laid composite of Kevlar 49 with vinylester resin and a custom weave design and lamination with high-density coring.
Max Power: 1,200 hp
Top Speed: 157km/h to 213km/h
Price 250,000 USD to 2 million USD
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Donzi 38 ZR Competition – The Star Chaser
Earning some doffed hats of appreciation, this maritime matador also managed to snatch various APBA championships from other contenders while clinching cameo appearances in Bad Boys II and Miami Vice. What make this boat really special are its spectacular specifications. The Donzi’s hull measures a mere 11.61m, weighing 5, 216kg with a maximum power of 2,000hp and a variable deadrise. You can also request the engine be customised to suit your own appetite for speed. The latter can include fully hydraulic steering and Platinum Series “Monster” Livorsi Instrumentation. Some optional equipment available ranges from custom graphics and a cockpit ventilation system to a quarter cabin, to name but a few. Arriba Speedy Donzalez!
Max Power: 2,000 hp
Top Speed: over 150km/h
Price 495,000 USD
www.donzmarine.com
Hustler 388 Slingshot – The Wave Hunter
Designed to celebrate Hustler’s twentieth anniversary, this hotshot powerboat beautifully embodies the marque’s attention to detail and quality through state-of-the-art manufacturing. Featuring an 11.8m aerodynamically-styled hull with a total power output of 880hp, you are even afforded the privilege of choosing a customised steering wheel. The cockpit boasts a Chrome Gaffrig throttle and shift system with a new style McLeod custom upholstery. Optional gear includes a single ignition key, Silent Choice for the engine in addition to DVD, VCR, CD changer, a subwoofer and a 13-inch LCD TV. You also won’t have to worry about clothes space thanks to a hanging locker.
Max Power: 880 hp
Top Speed: 155 km/h
Price 270,000 USD
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Skater 40’ Race Pleasure - The Wind Runner
This powerboat boasts a maximum speed exceeding 270km/h driven by a duo of 1,500hp supercharged engines supported by extra-stout stringers. But you can also enjoy smooth driving when you take it down to a speed lower than 190km/h. The Skater 40’ race Pleasure provides excellent water handling and comfort due to its extra deep tunnel and high deadrise sponson entry. It excels in its role as a racing cat with its genuinely laminated and rigged hull and definitely matches offshore runners. It features a 12m hull weighing 2,154kg with a 1, 5140-litre fuel capacity. Dubbed ‘sleek as a Ferrari’ by its manufacturer, Douglas Marine, the racer could be the speedster to beat on the waters.
Max Power: 3,000 hp
Top Speed: 288 km/h
Price 1.5 million USD
www.skaterpowerboats.com
Cigarette 39’ Top Gun Unlimited – The Breezy Rider
Created by Cigarette Racing, a company founded in the late 1960s by legendary offshore racer Don Aronow, this sleek-lined powerboat has built a reputation for high quality, good construction and rugged performance. Special features include a twin-stepped hull for reduced wetted surfaces in addition to drag and staggered 600hp Mercury engines and ITS XR Sport Master Short Drives to keep the drives lower and closer together. With 30-inch pitch props, its maximum speed can reach 145km/h. Some other characteristics include electric front seat bolsters, custom engine hatch swim platform, hydraulic cabin doors and Pirelli flooring and custom carpeting.
Max Power: 1,050 hp
Top Speed: 125km/h
Price 340,000 USD
www.cigaretteracing.com
