Everyone wants to live a life of luxury, and a life of luxury can be lived if you choose one of the 11 most expensive speedboats. However, it takes a combination of luck and hard work to be able to afford such a life. Apart from inheriting a fortune, if you want to be earning the amount of money necessary to buy high end luxurious items, you will probably not have much time to enjoy it.
We have an innate desire to be respected and appreciated by our fellow people. This leads us to buying things we may not necessary need, so that others can appreciate our wealth and status. Speedboats are counted as a status symbol as well. While there are some low end speedboats available, we are instead focusing on the best speedboats currently available on the market. You may even be forced to kidnapping for ransom in order to pay for these beauties, as seen in the 11 most expensive ransoms ever paid.
Speed boats can offer a level of thrill that cannot be rivaled. The adrenaline rush when you’re maneuvering the speedboat is unparalleled. We used websites such as TheRicher.com, topluxurythings.com, Top Gear and Business Insider in order to rank the 11 most expensive speedboats in the world, which are as follows:
11. Formula
Purchase price: Varies between $150,000 – $200,000
This stunning speedboat is 31 feet long and the picture of elegance. The Corian countertop adds to its perfect look in spades, its U shaped lounge seating is excellent for a modest gathering. With a top speed of nearly 60 miles per hour, this is definitely an excellent choice and well worth being one of the 9 most expensive speedboats in the world.
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10. 3100 Coronet
Purchase price: Varies between $300,000 – $500,000
The 3100 Coronet has proper lounge seating which can seat up to 10 people, thought a single cockpit can mean that the person in charge of steering the boat cannot enjoy the festivities to the fullest.
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9. Aston Martin AM 37
Purchase price: Varies between $500,000 (Estimated)
Aston Martin are making a move from luxury car to luxury boats and to this end, they are introducing the AM 37. The 37 foot long vessel will feature voice control, a multimedia system and a touch screen as well. Further details are not yet available as Aston Martin has kept the details of this boat a tightly guarded secret.
8. Regal 42 Sports Coupe
Purchase price: $549,000
While the Regal Sports Coupe may turn heads just because of its price, the price is justified with respect to the features provided in this 42 feet boat, some of which include a windshield walkthrough, a sun lounge and a hardtop which is actually convertible.
7. Sabre 42 Salon
Purchase price: $649,000
This boat features a classic look, but let that not fool you regarding its features and specifications, such as sleeping space for 6 people, a flat screen TV and even two staterooms as well.
6. 48 Cantius
Purchase price: $800,000
Priced at over a quarter of a million dollars, the 48 Cantius, named after its length which is 48 feet, is an absolute joy to steer, with its twin engines operated via a joystick control. Furthermore, provided you have enough food and drinks, you could live off this boat as it has 2 bedroom with attached baths, not to mention 2 salons as well. The seating area can be converted to a sun lounge and of course, it has an ice maker and a refrigerator as well. All these features means that the Cantius is one of the 11 most expensive speedboats.
5. 4300 Open
Purchase price: $1 million
At 43 feet, this beauty boasts 2 staterooms in addition to a wet bar, which should be a given in all luxury boats. It has 30 and 42 inch platforms in addition to a built in ladder which can be used for support while swimming.
4. Azimut 48
Purchase price: $1.1 million
48 feet long, this speedboat provides ample space for sunbathing as well as enough room in the interior to relax with around half a dozen people. This is in addition to its cockpit, which has been integrated with a salon.
3. 540 Sundancer
Purchase price: $1.8 million
The extravagant price tag for this beauty comes from its Skyhook technology which allows the boat to remain stationary even without the use of an anchor. In addition, you can easily control its docking with joystick controls. This boat has all the features necessary for an excellent getaway including a flat screen TV, an iPod dock and even a surround system, allowing it to claim the number one spot on the 9 most expensive speedboats.
2. Aeroboat
Purchase price: $5 million
This boat is powered by a Rolls Royce Engine, which is reason enough for the price. Only 12 such boats have been made and can reach speeds up to 95 knots, which is equal to around 110 miles per hour. Up to 6 people can be seated in this luxurious boat.
1. Eclipse
Owned by Russian billion Roman Abramovich, this boat has all the amenities you would expect from a multi-million dollar house, featuring a cinema, helipads, guest rooms, restaurant and even its very own submarine. Of course, it costs over a quarter of a billion dollars, allowing it to claim the number one spot on the 11 most expensive speedboats. Its price is estimated to be more than $2 billion and the super yacht can reach a maximum speed of 26 miles per hour.
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