The Best & Fastest Boats in GTA Online & GTA 5 (2024): Ranked by Class
On this page you find the full list of the best Boats in GTA Online and GTA 5, ranked by their Overall Performance when raced around a lap.
The performance of all the vehicles in the Boats class has been accurately tested by Broughy1322, a famous car tester and skilled driver who raced each vehicle around the same circuit and recorded their best lap times. For all the details, read his full explanation of how the Lap Times are tested.
Originally this page ranked the best Boats in GTA 5 by the average of their statistics shown in-game (Speed, Acceleration, Braking, Handling) but the in-game stats bars have proven to be inaccurate, so we changed the ranking to use these more reliable and tested lap times.
So, what are the best Boats in GTA 5 Online in 2024? Which GTA 5 Boats vehicles are the fastest? This ranking is updated to October 2024, featuring all the top performing Boats for PS5, PS4, Xbox and PC, along with their Purchase Price and Top Speed.
Clicking on each vehicle brings you to their detailed information, to see all their specifications, features, and to find out everything there is to know about their performance. We also added a note for the vehicles that cannot be used in standard Races.
GTA 5 & GTA Online: Best Boats List - Ranked by Lap Times
1. Shitzu Longfin
Lap Time: 1:22.550
The Longfin is the best vehicle in the Boats class in GTA 5 & GTA Online by overall performance.
The tested top speed of the Longfin is 122.00 mph (196.34 km/h). It was added to the game as part of the 1.52 Cayo Perico Heist update.
The Longfin can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $2,125,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Shitzu Longfin is based on a real life Magnum 44' luxury speed boat.
2. Pegassi Speeder
Lap Time: 1:32.761
The second place for the best Boats in GTA 5 & GTA Online goes to the Speeder.
The tested top speed of the Speeder is 68.25 mph (109.84 km/h). It was added to the game as part of the 1.06 Beach Bum update.
The Speeder can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $325,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle or in the Galaxy Super Yacht.
The design of the Pegassi Speeder is based on a real life Coeur 290 Nighthawk, Cherubini Classic 20.
3. Shitzu Jetmax
Lap Time: 1:33.025
The Jetmax is ranked #3 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Jetmax is 70.00 mph (112.65 km/h). .
The Jetmax can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $299,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
4. Nagasaki Dinghy (2-seater)
Lap Time: 1:34.694
The Dinghy (2-seater) is ranked #4 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Dinghy (2-seater) is 71.50 mph (115.07 km/h). .
The Dinghy (2-seater) cannot be stored as a personal vehicle in GTA Online.
The design of the Nagasaki Dinghy (2-seater) is based on a real life Rigid-hulled inflatable boat.
5. Nagasaki Dinghy (4-seater)
Lap Time: 1:34.694
The Dinghy (4-seater) is ranked #5 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Dinghy (4-seater) is 71.50 mph (115.07 km/h). .
The Dinghy (4-seater) can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $166,250, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle or in the Galaxy Super Yacht.
The design of the Nagasaki Dinghy (4-seater) is based on a real life Rigid-hulled inflatable boat.
6. Nagasaki Weaponized Dinghy
Lap Time: 1:35.004 - Not Raceable
The Weaponized Dinghy is ranked #6 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online. However, it cannot be used in standard races.
The tested top speed of the Weaponized Dinghy is 71.50 mph (115.07 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle.
The Weaponized Dinghy can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $1,850,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Nagasaki Weaponized Dinghy is based on a real life Rigid-hulled inflatable boat.
7. Shitzu Squalo
Lap Time: 1:39.933
The Squalo is ranked #7 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Squalo is 65.75 mph (105.81 km/h). .
The Squalo can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $196,621, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Shitzu Squalo is based on a real life Chris-Craft Stinger 390x.
8. Shitzu Tropic
Lap Time: 1:40.966
The Tropic is ranked #8 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Tropic is 63.25 mph (101.79 km/h). .
The Tropic can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $22,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle or in the Galaxy Super Yacht.
9. Speedophile Seashark
Lap Time: 1:42.134
The Seashark is ranked #9 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Seashark is 67.00 mph (107.83 km/h). .
The Seashark can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $16,899, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle or in the Galaxy Super Yacht.
The design of the Speedophile Seashark is based on a real life Sea Doo RXT.
10. Speedophile Seashark Lifeguard
Lap Time: 1:42.134
The Seashark Lifeguard is ranked #10 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Seashark Lifeguard is 67.00 mph (107.83 km/h). .
The Seashark Lifeguard cannot be stored as a personal vehicle in GTA Online.
The design of the Speedophile Seashark Lifeguard is based on a real life Sea Doo RXT.
11. Lampadati Toro
Lap Time: 1:54.847
The Toro is ranked #11 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Toro is 50.25 mph (80.87 km/h). It was added to the game as part of the 1.28 Ill-Gotten Gains Part 2 update.
The Toro can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $1,750,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle or in the Galaxy Super Yacht.
The design of the Lampadati Toro is based on a real life Riva Aquarama Lamborghini.
12. Police Predator
Lap Time: 2:03.214
The Police Predator is ranked #12 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Police Predator is 48.50 mph (78.05 km/h). .
The Police Predator cannot be stored as a personal vehicle in GTA Online.
13. Shitzu Suntrap
Lap Time: 2:04.557
The Suntrap is ranked #13 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
The tested top speed of the Suntrap is 51.00 mph (82.08 km/h). .
The Suntrap can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $25,160, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Shitzu Suntrap is based on a real life Bryant 219, Glastron MX 185.
14. Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat
Lap Time: 2:57.336 - Not Raceable
The Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat is ranked #14 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online. However, it cannot be used in standard races.
The tested top speed of the Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat is 36.80 mph (59.22 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle.
The Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $2,955,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat is based on a real life Vietnam War era Patrol Boat, River.
15. Dinka Marquis
Lap Time: 4:02.232 - Not Raceable
The Marquis is ranked #15 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online. However, it cannot be used in standard races.
The tested top speed of the Marquis is 26.25 mph (42.25 km/h). .
The Marquis can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $413,990, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Dinka Marquis is based on a real life Adjutor Yachts.
16. RUNE Kosatka (Submarine HQ)
Lap Time: 4:07.805
The Kosatka (Submarine HQ) is ranked #16 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online.
It's a large, movable Command Center that comes with heavy weaponry and optional add-ons such as Gun Turrets, Vehicle Workshop and Weapon Workshop, and gives access to dedicated missions.
The tested top speed of the Kosatka (Submarine HQ) is 41.50 mph (66.79 km/h). It's a weaponized vehicle, and it comes with Stealth Mode, which allows you to go off-radar, so other players won't know your location. It's also armored and with full Armor it requires 12 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
The Kosatka (Submarine HQ) can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $2,200,000
The design of the RUNE Kosatka (Submarine HQ) is based on a real life Russian Project 667BDR Delta III-class submarine and Chinese Type 094 submarines.
17. Kraken Submersibles Kraken
Lap Time: 4:20.349 - Not Raceable
The Kraken is ranked #17 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online. However, it cannot be used in standard races.
The tested top speed of the Kraken is 20.75 mph (33.39 km/h). It was added to the game as part of the 1.18 PS4 & Xbox One Release update.
The Kraken can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $1,325,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Kraken Submersibles Kraken is based on a real life Triton 1000/3.
18. Submersible
Lap Time: 4:53.135 - Not Raceable
The Submersible is ranked #18 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online. However, it cannot be used in standard races.
The tested top speed of the Submersible is 19.75 mph (31.78 km/h). .
The Submersible cannot be stored as a personal vehicle in GTA Online.
The design of the Submersible is based on a real life PC-12 Perry, Clelia.
19. Kraken Submersibles Avisa
Lap Time: 6:02.543 - Not Raceable
The Avisa is ranked #19 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online. However, it cannot be used in standard races.
The tested top speed of the Avisa is 16.80 mph (27.04 km/h). It was added to the game as part of the 1.52 Cayo Perico Heist update.
The Avisa can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for a price of $1,545,000, and it can be stored in the Kosatka Moon Pool.
The design of the Kraken Submersibles Avisa is based on a real life U-Boat Worx NEMO and SEAmagine AURORA-6.
20. Buckingham Tug
Lap Time: 6:37.952 - Not Raceable
The Tug is ranked #20 in the list of best Boats in GTA 5 & Online. However, it cannot be used in standard races.
The tested top speed of the Tug is 18.50 mph (29.77 km/h). It was added to the game as part of the 1.34 Further Adventures in Finance and Felony update.
The Tug can be purchased in GTA Online from DockTease for a price of $1,250,000, and it's stored as a Pegasus Vehicle.
The design of the Buckingham Tug is based on a real life Janice Ann Reinauer.
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