Boat type · เรือสปีดโบ้ท
Modern Fiberglass Speedboat
Speedboats replaced longtails on long-distance routes (Phuket to Phi Phi) starting around 1995. Used for tours that need to cover 50+km in a day. Mass-produced, not hand-built.
Hull
fiberglass
10-15m
Engine
400-900 totalhp
Twin or triple outboard (Yamaha 200-300hp)
Speed
30-45 kn
Capacity
20-40 pax
Built in
Phuket, Pattaya boatyards
Thai name
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Best for
- covering distance
- groups
- shade and seating
- open ocean
Downsides
- cannot enter shallow hongs
- less authentic
- rougher in chop
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Common questions
What is a Modern Fiberglass Speedboat?+
Speedboats replaced longtails on long-distance routes (Phuket to Phi Phi) starting around 1995. Used for tours that need to cover 50+km in a day. Mass-produced, not hand-built.
How fast is a Modern Fiberglass Speedboat?+
Typical cruising speed is 30-45 knots. Engine is Twin or triple outboard (Yamaha 200-300hp) (400-900 totalhp). Hull length 10-15m, carries 20-40 passengers.
What is the Modern Fiberglass Speedboat best for?+
Best for: covering distance, groups, shade and seating, open ocean. Downsides: cannot enter shallow hongs, less authentic, rougher in chop.
Where are Modern Fiberglass Speedboat boats built?+
Phuket, Pattaya boatyards. fiberglass hulls.