The world unlimited water speed record is the officially recognised fastest speed achieved by a water-borne vehicle, irrespective of propulsion method. The current unlimited record is 511.11 km/h …

Jun 30, 2025 · So it’s no surprise that the Guinness World Record for the fastest boat in the world is held by the jet-powered hydroplane Spirit of Australia which reached an estimated speed of 317.59 MPH.

Mar 2, 2025 · Most modern speed boats can reach a speed of up to 100 miles per hour, with some exceeding 170 miles per hour. Continue reading the article to learn about the 15 fastest boats in the …

Apr 29, 2025 · In 1978, Ken Warby's Spirit of Australia became the fastest speed boat to hit the waters at a maximum speed of 328 mph, although the official record stands at 317 mph (his average speed …

To date, the "Spirit of Australia" holds the world speed record on water, becoming the fastest boat in the world. This achievement was reached by Ken Warby in 1978, when he hit the incredible speed of …

Jan 16, 2025 · Find out about the fastest boats in the world with features and speeds that made history and were popularized by Guinness World Record holders. Let’s start with the ultimate speedsters: …

Jul 10, 2025 · In this article, we reveal the top 8 fastest boats in the world—each a marvel of engineering that has redefined what’s possible on the water. 1. Spirit of Australia – The Reigning Water Speed …

The official world water speed record is 275.97 knots (511.09 km./h, or 317.58 mph) by Ken Warby in the unlimited-class jet-powered hydroplane Spirit of Australia on Blowering Dam Lake, New South …

Mar 13, 2023 · The Guinness World Record holder for the fastest boat in the world is the jet-powered hydroplane Spirit of Australia, which reached an eye-watering speed of approximately 317 mph.

Feb 18, 2025 · The fastest speed on the water ever achieved came on Oct. 8, 1978 on Blowering Dam reservoir in Australia, where Ken Warby drove the “Spirit of Australia” to a two-way average top …