The boats, called runabouts, are small speed boats, powered oftentimes by ... The boats all share one thing in common: They are fast. Kelsey's boat is capable of speeds around 54 miles per hour.

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 over two ...