I t’s likely you’ve never experienced acceleration like this on a boat before. With twin Rotax 4-TEC jet drive engines that combine to total a mind-boggling 430 hp, the 19-foot-10-inch Utopia 205 gets on plane in two seconds and rockets to 30 mph in one more second during the BW test. The Gs you feel during acceleration are nothing compared to the side force you feel when the driver then cranks the wheel hard over (fortunately after warning you), and you carve an impossibly tight turn.

In addition to the waterborne pyrotechnics, the Utopia is a first-rate cruiser and watersports boat. Featuring a full windshield, passengers are well-protected against the wind, which is likely to get pretty fierce on a boat that can do 60-plus mph. Seating is excellent with a pair of bowrider seats with well-positioned grab rails, which you will be using. The extra-wide buddy seat located on the port side, which swivels 90 degrees for cockpit socializing, is a unique feature. When you’ve achieved your daily requirement of sun, you can unfurl the bimini top, which is concealed under the large stern sunpad. The 205 Utopia makes an ideal ski boat with a centerline ski storage compartment, optional wakeboard tower, and no props for added safety. Being stylish, fast and functional makes this a great all-around performer.