Deck boats are another type of fast boat with an average speed of 30 knots (34 mph), and can go up to a maximum speed of about 57 mph. While pontoon boats may seem slow, they can also reach ...

The Spirit of Australia is the fastest boat to ever touch water. Designed and built in a backyard by Australian powerboat racer Ken Warby, this jet-powered hydroplane clocked 317.6 mph in 1978 on ...