Speed Boats.

Speed Boats are the darlings of the rich people. They take these boats for their pleasure trips mostly in high seas. Some people have their own boat yard while many others tow it to their home after the vacations. Meanwhile some of the owners hire best Pilots to go on International Speed Boat racing competitions. If their boats become as a winner they can collect large amount of prize money from the organizers. Large speed boats used to be floating in waters on safe places with a care taker person.

Modern Day Feature Boats.

Many rich people in Sri Lanka know that their country is surrounded by ocean, although most of them are not interested in roaming the seas with their speed boats. In foreign countries people used to go on fishing, deep sea diving, skiing, surfing, Wake-board, and good for speed sailing. Having a boat will surely change your life style in this island nation. The boat’s engine comes with self start (through battery start). There are lot of speed boats are provided by local companies on daily rental basis at affordable price.

These boats are similar to cars where they have many gadgets in them like Satellite TV, Home theater, sound system with blasters. In addition good seating in bucket seats, enough place to carry bags and carriages. Some normal priced boats can achieve 60mph (96 Km/H) on calm water on a normal climate day.

The speed boats far different from the sail boats. They come in different shapes and attractive shinning colors. It is necessary for you to register them with your local authorities. The registration number should be marked clearly in the front and the rear of your speed boat.
While on the sea you must observe the country’s maritime laws and you are requested not to pollute the sea. Also you must take care of the endangered spices and not to harm them while you are sailing in the harbor area or in the open sea. Keep it in mind that using speed boats are like using a motor car on the street and all the necessary things will apply on your boats and on you.

Speed Boats Suggested price in Sri Lanka.

Price may vary around Rs 7Million+ (US$ 25,000)

Speed Boat Specification.
Passenger Capacity: 10
Maximum Capacity: 816 kg
Maximum Horsepower: 500 HP
L.O.A 6.4 m
Fuel Capacity: 155  Lt
Beam: 2.5 m
Approx. Boat Weight: 1406 kg
Draft: 38 cm

Source: International-Boats

Sri Lanka Boat Maker.

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