10 of the Best Performance Boats For 2017

There is a boat for everybody, but not everybody is ready for a true performance craft. For those who want the quickest boats on the water, we’ve put together a list of 10 of the best performance boats for 2017.

Feeling the need for speed? If you like having some power behind your prop, then these 10 hot performance boats are guaranteed to get your blood pumping. Catch them while you can, because these speedsters won’t stay still for long.

Baja 26 Outlaw

Baja 26 Outlaw

• Length: 26’ 0”
• Beam: 8’ 4”
• Dry weight: 5,425 lbs
• Maximum power: 520 hp

Its roomy layout with bolsters and convertible face-to-face cabin seats, crisp lines, flat deck and squared-off transom give Baja’s 26 Outlaw the kind of classic sport boat looks that can’t help but turn heads. With engine choices ranging all the way up to a MerCruiser 8.2L MAG HO or even the massive 520 EFI, there isn’t much on the water that can catch this outlaw.

Campion Chase 800i

Campion Chase 800i

• Length: 28’ 2”
• Beam: 8’ 3”
• Dry weight: 4,855 lbs
• Maximum power: 525 hp

You can chase the big Campion all you like, but good luck catching it. Campion’s flagship performance model makes the most of its up to 525 horsepower with an Apex hull that’s formed from three-dimensional woven fiberglass for exceptional strength and rigidity, giving the big Chase a responsive, sporty ride. A boatload of luxuries and an extensive option list mean you’ll never want to go back to the dock.

Chris-Craft Corsair 30

Chris-Craft Corsair 30

• Length: 29’ 8”
• Beam: 10’
• Dry weight: 8,700 lbs
• Maximum power: 860 hp

Chris-Craft has always dared to be different, and that 140+ year heritage lives on in its magnificent Corsair 30. Exceptional performance meets exceptional comfort, highlighted by diamond-grid upholstery and a unique pair of S-shaped chaise loungers that might just be the best seats on the water – anywhere. It’s classic styling can be further augmented with a full teak deck and floor, giving this thrill ride a timeless beauty.

Cigarette 38 Top Gun

Cigarette 38 Top Gun

• Length: 37’ 6”
• Beam: 8’
• Dry weight: 9,900 lbs
• Maximum power: 1,200 hp

No conversation about the best performance boats would be complete without including Cigarette, the flagship brand that has become synonymous with performance boating worldwide. The 38 Top Gun remains the company’s iconic model, driven by twin Mercury Racing 565 inboards and riding on Cigarette’s legendary double-stepped hull.

Crownline E29XS

Crownline E29XS

• Length: 29’ 3”
• Beam: 110”
• Dry weight: 8,350 lbs
• Maximum power: 600 hp

The newest and largest member of Crownline’s Eclipse series of sport boats, the E29XS captures the sexy lines of the company’s SS models while its FAST Tab hull gives it genuine sport boat credentials. It’s elegantly appointed interior is deceptive – you forget you’re in a sport boat and think this is a luxury yacht. At least, until someone pushes the throttles down.

Formula 292 Fastech

Formula 292 Fastech

• Length: 29’ 2”
• Beam: 8’ 3”
• Dry weight: 7,000 lbs
• Maximum power: 640 hp

With twin MerCruiser 320 horsepower V8s and a double-stepped hull, Formula’s jaw-dropping 292 Fastech proves that high performance and opulent luxury really are a match made in heaven. Twin electric-assist McLeod bolster seats, a big aft sun pad, Ultraleather upholstery in its luxurious cabin, and thoughtful touches everywhere set this performance runabout in a class of its own,

Hustler 29 Rockit

Hustler 29 Rockit

• Length: 29’ 11”
• Beam: 8’
• Dry weight: 4,500 lbs
• Maximum power: 750 hp

One of the legendary names in performance boating, Hustler has learned a thing or two about exhilaration over the years, as demonstrated by the company’s delightful 29 Rockit. With Hustler’s proven performance hull design, engine choices all the way up to an Ilmor V10 and a long list of standard features, the 29 Rockit is a lot more boat than its length might suggest.

Nor-Tech 320 MC

Nor-Tech 320 MC

• Length: 32’ 0”
• Beam: 9’ 9”
• Dry weight: 9,000 lbs
• Maximum power: 430 hp

With its unique center console design, Nor-Tech’s 320 MC takes performance boating forward with an unusual cockpit arrangement that makes the most of this 32-footer’s interior space. The island helm console faces rear-facing seating, allowing the driver to converse with passengers in these seats and never look away from the boat’s travel path. Twin padded sun lounges aft are a comfy spot to soak up the sun.

Stingray 234 LR Sport Deck

Stingray 234 LR Sport Deck

• Length: 23’ 8”
• Beam: 101”
• Dry weight: 3,648 lbs
• Maximum power: 300 hp

Don’t let the single outboard engine fool you – Stingray’s lightning-quick 234 LR can easily keep up with the bigger performance boats thanks to its high performance Z-plane hull design, that minimizes drag for exceptional performance and fuel economy. With a 250 horsepower outboard, this boat will approach 60 mph while giving everyone on board a smile that lasts for days.

Sunsation 29 CCX

Sunsation 29 CCX

• Length: 29’ 0”
• Beam: 8’ 3”
• Dry weight: 4,200 lbs
• Maximum power: 600 hp

Wait a second – Sunsation’s 29 CCX is a center console. What’s it doing in a performance boat spread? Leaving competitors in its dust, for starters. With twin 300 Verado outboards this versatile family boat will hit speeds of near 80 mph, plenty fast for a boat with so much family appeal. Great seating, a T-top and plenty of drink holders throughout give this joy ride all the credentials for one awesome weekend away.