Have you gone 100 mph in a performance boat?

If you say no, don't sweat it—you're in the majority. Most performance-boat lovers will never see that kind of speed, because most performance boats can't get there. Sure, you read about boats all the time in this magazine that can run 100 mph and well beyond, but they do not make up the majority of the existing go-fast fleet.

Just as the boats you'll read about in this roundup do not represent the majority of the boats we test. Truth be told, every boat in this roundup was set up—no big surprise here—for top speed. Most often, however, is that these models leave their respective plants geared for all-around performance. That usually means significantly lower top speeds and less power, which also translates to a lower purchase price, and a more conservative setup in terms of lower drive heights and smaller-pitch propellers.

But that's not the way the 14 builders from the East and West coasts delivered their blazing boats to this shootout. By the time the spray had settled on the Colorado River in Parker, Ariz., and Sarasota Bay in Sarasota, Fla., we had the fastest fleet of catamarans and V-bottoms in the 11-year history of our 100-mph roundup. The slowest member of the group hit 100.5 mph, while the fastest entry ran 154 mph. The average top speed for the fleet was 120.6 mph.

That makes the remarkable boats you'll read about on the following pages—like the experience of running 100 mph—anything but average.

Speed Reborn
Once a kilo-run monster, Cigarette Racing's 44 Poker Run has been mellowed—if running 130-plus mph can be called mellow. By Matt Trulio

Diamond Cutter
Sport catamarans don't get any sharper than the DCB Mach F-32. By Matt Trulio

Lightning Strikes
Stunning graphics complement Donzi Marine's 43 ZR offshore beauty. By Gregg Mansfield

Hot Streak
Eliminator Boats' 33 Daytona reached 154 mph and still had plenty left. By Gregg Mansfield

Turn-On
When it comes to handling, few deck boats shine like E-Ticket's Luxury Cat. By Gregg Mansfield

Pure Enjoyment
Fountain Powerboats' 42 Lightning appealed to the racer in all of us. By Jason Johnson

Three, Two, One
Looking for unholy, mind-bending acceleration? Check out the LaveyCraft 32 NuEra. By Matt Trulio

Sixth Sense
Six seats and a 150-mph ride made MTI's 44-footer unforgettable. By Matt Trulio

Pulling Ahead
The Next X-265 deck boat is sure to grab attention and turn heads. By Matt Trulio

Power Splurge
Nordic Boats' 27 Thor came to life with big horsepower. By Gregg Mansfield

Spring Delight
Nor-Tech's fully stocked 4300 V was a 100-mph treat. By Gregg Mansfield

Totally Dialed
Skater's exquisite 399 Vee is as good as any custom-built V-bottom on the market. By Matt Trulio

Get Up and Go
With a pair of 300-hp outboards, Spectre's 30 wasted no time coming up to speed. By Matt Trulio

Total Package
Sunsation delivers an all-around dazzler in its latest F-4. By Jason Johnson