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Feb 12, 2025
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The V8 Wet Rod

11 years ago
1 min read

TGR Staff

The designers over at Strand Craft have reworked the concept of Personal Water Craft… no longer do you need to tacky up your yacht with the brightly colored watercraft of the commoners. Now you can order your own PWC to match that sleek 100 footer. The coolest thing is that this personal mini yacht is packing a 300HP V8 under the hood and has a top speed of around 65 mph… that’s booking it on the water.

Each one is hand made and the owner can select wood or carbon-fiber accents, select colors, and several other options. The design is more than just good looking it also includes a waterproof luggage box and ice chest. There is also an optional engine chrome dress-up kit, sound system, and GPS navigator.

The price starts somewhere around $60,000 USD

Below are the full specs from Strand Craft:

  • PWC – Personal watercraft
  • Length : 16′
  • Beam:
  • Weight:
  • Top speed: 65Mph
  • Carbon fibre / Epoxy construction
  • Engine: V8 5,7 L 300Hp
  • Fuel tank:
  • Propulsion system: Water Jet
  • Waterproof luggage box
  • Icebox under seat

Options:

  • Custom trailer
  • Engine chrome dress-up kit
  • Wood Inlays
  • Carbon Inlays
  • Special Custom Paint
  • Custom wrapping
  • Sound system
  • GPS Navigator

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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