The boat
WaterCar standard specifications
A real boat first – that drives to the water on its own wheels. Compare models and pricing or browse available inventory.
Dimensions & capacity
19.5 ft≈ 5.94 m
Overall length
78 in≈ 198 cm
Height
6.5 ft
Beam
6 people
People on the water
Check the final dimensions, height and clearances for your chosen configuration against your garage and storage space before ordering.
On the water
Top speed
~35 mph
Range
80 mi≈ 129 km
Draft
13 in
Power
115 hp Mercury Pro XS outboard
Fuel
18 gal
Hull
Tri-hull V-bottom, reverse chines
Outboard power
115 hp Mercury Pro XS outboard
To the water (road)
Top speed
25 mph (LSV)≈ 40 km/h
Drive
Land Drive
Battery
48V sealed
Charging
110-240V, ~6-8 hrs on 110V
Rated road range
20 miles rated≈ 32 km rated
Suspension
Independent coil-over, all four corners
Brakes
Four-wheel disc, stainless
Construction
Hull
Welded aluminum unibody
Welding
Pulse-arc, inside and out
Flotation
Closed-cell foam – virtually unsinkable
Hardware
316 stainless throughout
Finish
Epoxy, marine topcoat
Transition
Push-button hydraulic wheel retract
Certification - on the water
NMMA
NMMA certified
ABYC
ABYC member, built to ABYC standards
USCG
USCG compliant, capacity plate fitted
CE
CE certified – Design Category C, EU Recreational Craft Directive
Hull ID
HIN on every hull
Flotation
Meets formal USCG level flotation standard – tested
Certification - on the road
Road (US)
FMVSS 500 LSV, NHTSA VIN
Tires
DOT-approved highway tires
Registration
On the road
Titled and plated as a vehicle (LSV) at the DMV
On the water
Registered as a vessel with state numbers
Paperwork
VIN and HIN supplied with every build
Outside the US
Handled market by market – we help with the process