This boat is a love letter to the Porsche Boxster
Published on Aug 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This boat is a love letter to the Porsche Boxster.
From the shape of the headlamps to the wing mirrors and the interior, every element is a tribute to Porsche’s most popular roadster.
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Aptly nicknamed the ‘Porsche Boat’, this 16-foot watercraft started out as a 1995 Craig Craft 168 Boss.
The front part of the bodywork has been transformed into the Boxster’s nose, and the same can be said about the windshield and even the wing mirrors.
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Even more impressive is the shape of the stern, which features the car’s iconic domed taillights.
And there’s more, because even the interior is scaringly similar to the one you’d find in a Boxster from the late 1990s.
The attention to detail is commendable.
It is definitely giving Porsche vibes, from the shape of the dashboard down to the steering wheel and ‘Porsche’ lettering in the correct font.
It even has cupholders and a stereo.
And, of course, waterproof race car-style bucket seats.
Porsche boat performance
The boat, just like the car from the era, is powered by a six-cylinder engine.
But it isn’t a flat-six, instead, it uses a General Motors 4.3-liter V6, giving it a top speed of around 55 mph or 47 knots.
You won’t be winning any races with this boat, but it’s certainly winning some hearts.
And at the end of the day that’s whole point of the project.
This is essentially a DIY project, and it is currently available from popular auction site Bring A Trailer.
The current bid at the time of writing is $22,000.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
