# Turbine Powered Speedboats The Squirt2 Jetboat By IdeaMan | Published 2008-06-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbine-jet-boat-helicopter-turbine-powers-new-speedboat References: [nyethermodynamics](http://www.nyethermodynamics.com/squirt_2.htm) What do you do if your regular old speed boat is just not fast enough? Why, not try adding a helicopter turbine? That's exactly what the innovative thinkers at NYE Corporation have done. According to their website, the **Squirt2 Jetboat** uses a surplus US Air Force T58-GE-8F helicopter turbine that weighs 350 lbs and produces 1,370 hp at 6,000 rpm (or about 1,200 lb-ft of torque!). And it even sports an afterburner! To hold this beast, they didn't just use "your father's fishing boat" either, to paraphrase an old car commercial, but instead used a 23ft [race boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-day-boat) built by [Eagle Power Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-is-in-us). Judging from the photos, it looks like this thing can really move! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Turbine-powered Speedboats:** Using helicopter turbines to enhance speed and power in speedboats. - **Afterburner Technology:** Incorporating afterburner technology in speedboats for an added boost in performance. - **High-performance Racing Boats:** Utilizing race boat designs to maximize speed and maneuverability in speedboats. ### Where This Applies - **Marine and Boating Industry:** Exploring innovative propulsion systems to create faster and more efficient speedboats. - **Aerospace and Defense Industry:** Applying surplus helicopter turbines and afterburner technology from the aerospace industry to enhance speedboat performance. - **Recreational Vehicle Industry:** Integrating race boat designs and high-performance features into speedboats to cater to thrill-seeking consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Speedboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-speedboat.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Jet-Ski Powered Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-16.md) - [Shell-Like Premium Speed Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-capsule-super-sport.md) - [Ultra-Powerful Electric Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-the-turbo.md) - [Haute Electric Cruising Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persico-zagato-1002-hyperboat.md) - [Boat-Like Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanquish-yachts-vq11.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.md) - [Customizable Luxurious Superboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-superboat.md)