The Alpha-Centauri is a jet hydroplane that looks like a fighter jet on water, a luxury superyacht tender built for blazing speed. Often called Batman's favourite boat, this 8.3 metre speedster pairs a marinised 750 hp Chevrolet V8 with a two-stage Scott jet-drive to hit a top speed of around 60 knots. Designed to tend larger yachts or simply tear across open water, it is one of the fastest and most dramatic superyacht tenders ever made.
What is the Alpha-Centauri hydroplane?
Designed to look like Batman's favorite water vehicle, the Alpha-Centauri hydroplane offers an interesting mix of luxury and blazing speed. This fighter jet boat's main purpose is tending larger yachts or playing around at high speed, with a lifting, jet-style canopy that completes the cockpit-on-water look. It is a genuine head-turner wherever it docks.
How is the Alpha-Centauri boat built?
The 8.3 meter vessel is built out of a lightweight composite structure bonded to a stainless steel frame, weighing only 1650 kgs. The interior is purposefully simple and features striking red detailing. There are four red leather racing-style bucket seats to keep you planted at speed. A Raymarine navigation system is neatly installed in the dashboard, and a Rockford-Fosgate sound system with two subwoofers provides entertainment on the water. Optional extras include heating, air conditioning, bespoke interiors and custom exterior colors. You can read the official launch details on BOAT International and the design story on designboom.
How fast is this jet-powered hydroplane?
Powering this insane boat is a 9.5-liter Chevrolet V8 engine with a power output of 750 hp. The engine is paired to a two-stage Scott jet-drive to ensure precise power delivery and control. It can reach 60 knots on the water with ease, so now you understand why they fitted racing bucket seats. There is also an optional supercharged engine package producing over 1,000 hp for those who want even more. Alpha-Centauri themselves describe this boat as "impractical, inefficient, and terrifying," a fitting synonym for incredibly fun.
Where to find the Alpha-Centauri and other speed boats
Ready to get on the water? Discover the Alpha-Centauri hydroplane at TheArsenale, then explore the full TheArsenale boats collection. If you love high-performance tenders, look at the SAY45 RIB carbon speedster, the SAY29 runabout yacht and the Canados Gladiator luxury yacht.
