By Matt Claiborne
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Racing boats, whether monohulls or catamarans, hit exhilarating speeds, with cats topping 100 mph. Many of these boats are known collectively as “Cigarette” boats, but in truth, Cigarette is a name brand. New ones are typically around $1 million or more
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Boats in this class are one-off designs, usually powered by turbine engines—basically floating jet planes! You can pick them up on the used market for under $1 million, in some cases as low as $345,000.
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Ski boats are speed boats that are designed for fun on the water. They are generally small (between 16 and 27 feet long) and quite fast. Their cost can be anywhere from $30,000 to over $150,000.
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For offshore adventures, nothing beats the utility of the center console. Center console fishing boats are go-fast outboard-powered boats that come in any size you would like. Most range from 17 to 45 feet or more.
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If you like the idea of a fast speedboat, but you’re also into luxury, you likely would be interested in an express cruiser. The price depends on its size and brand name. The premium name in this type of boat is Sea Ray.
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Bass boats are typically lightweight and powered by a single outboard. The Ranger Z521L Comanche can cruise at a tear-jerking 70-plus mph. Their advertised national price is $86,295 in 2021.
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Pontoon speed boats are typically powered by a single outboard, and due to their lightweight design, they can be very fast. If you want to buy it, it could be yours for $229,000.
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Jet boats are very fast thanks to their jet drives and lightweight. The biggest jet boat is the Yamaha 275SD, which can tip its speedometer past 50 mph. The average price is $141,899.
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Fuel
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Storage Fees
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Trailer and Trailer Maintenance and Storage