SEAKART 335

The Seakart 335 is one of the most exciting new products to dart across our bows this year. A unique hybrid combining the speed and excitement of a jet ski with the safety and comfort of a RIB, the 335 is a waterjet propelled maritime missile capable of speeds of up to 45mph. Also impressive for such a small craft is that it can carry five people, all of whom sit facing forward with three across the stern and two just ahead of midships. This makes it viable as a tender, a family fun boat and a big boy’s toy.

Two engine options – 110hp and 180hp – are offered and we’re told the Seakart 335 can handle seas of up to two metres. The controls at the centrally located helm are ergonomically positioned around the height-adjustable sporty steering wheel. There’s no throttle lever; instead the

Seakart 335 features an accelerator paddle behind the right hand side of the wheel and a neutral/reverse paddle on the left – this boat thinks it’s a sports car. The benefit is that the driver gets to keep both hands on the wheel at all times, which has to be a good thing when you’re bouncing around flat out. The steering has also been designed for performance, and rather than having to spin the wheel two or three times, a quarter turn is all that’s needed to achieve full lock.

Once you’re up and running, the troops can be kept amused with the Fusion Boosted Audio system, comprising four 8.8in speakers in the bow, two 4in speakers at the helm, a hidden BB300 black box stereo and a four-channel amplifier – all managed by a remote controller on the steering wheel.