World Superboat Speed Record Holder

Tom Gentry's Turbo
Eagle Superboat

World Superboat Speed Record Holder: 148.238 mph

COUGAR CAT

GENTRY TURBO EAGLE

SUPERBOAT

WORLD RECORD HOLDER: In 1987, Tom Gentry piloted this boat to a world Superboat record speed of 148.238 miles per hour, the average speed of one full lap around the course in New Orleans, LA. His speed on the straightaways was in excess of 170 mph.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOAT: In 1991, Gentry and the Gentry Turbo Eagle won the Offshore Professional Tour (OPT) world championship.

LENGTH: The boat itself is 48 feet long, with the turbo engines in the rear adding another six feet.

WIDTH: 13 feet

WEIGHT: The boat weighs approximately 25,000 pounds, with the trailer accounting for another 10,000 pounds.

ENGINES: Four, each producing 1,400 horsepower

ESTIMATED VALUE: To be determined, but is expected to be at least $1 million, and could be significantly higher.
Donated To

THE INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME

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GENTRY PACIFIC, Ltd.