Sea Phantom
The Sea Phantom is a prototype high speed boat which almost flies above the water. The body is shaped into an aerofoil, an upside down wing, which uses the ground effect to push it down onto the water. It's that same way Formula One race-cars hug the ground for grip.
The Sea Phantom uses a regular outboard motor but the lack of drag means it can reach speeds of 113 km/h, with a 160 km/h version expected soon.
Future versions will use jet turbine engines, priced at $400,000 to $600,000.
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