£8,000 craft converts a jet-ski into a five-seater boat

A new £8,000 ($10,800) clip-on craft converts a jet-ski into a high speed boat.

The jet ski both powers and steers the 15-foot ‘Wave Boat 444’, together reaching speeds of 50 knots – around 57mph (90 kph).

It can then be detached and used as a normal vehicle, leaving the Wave Boat as a floating 15-foot sunbed that is big enough for five people to lounge on.

The craft comes with cushioned seating and four storage compartments, while customers can pay extra to add a folding sun roof and additional lounging  space.

A new £8,000 ($10,800) clip-on craft (pictured) converts a jet-ski (green seating) into a five-seater boat. The ‘Wave Boat 444’ connects to the front end of a jet-ski, which powers and steers the craft up to speeds of 50 knots – around 57mph (90 kph)

THE WAVE BOAT 444 

Price: £7,940 ($10,700)

Top speed: 50 knots (57mph/90 kph)

Seats: Five people

Weight: 280 kg (617lb)

Optional extras: Sun-roof, inflatable sun bed, wakeboard and water-ski pole

Available: Pre-orders available now, no shipping date released 

An optional tower, which also costs extra, allows users to attach a rope to pull wakeboarders and water-skiers along with.

The £7,940 ($10,700) craft, created by boating firm Sealver based in the South West of France, has no propellers or sail, and so cannot propel itself without the jet-ski.

Customised adaptor kits mean users can hook up almost any brand of jet-ski to the Wave Boat 444, Sealver claims.

Depending on the jet-ski powering it, the Wave Boat can reach speeds of 50 knots – around 57mph (90 kph). 

The jet-ski, which is not included in the craft's hefty price tag, can be detached (bottom) and used as a normal vehicle, leaving the Wave Boat as a floating sunbed (top). Customers can pay extra to add an inflatable sun lounger attachment (pictured) for extra space

The jet-ski, which is not included in the craft’s hefty price tag, can be detached (bottom) and used as a normal vehicle, leaving the Wave Boat as a floating sunbed (top). Customers can pay extra to add an inflatable sun lounger attachment (pictured) for extra space

The £7,940 ($10,700) craft, created by boating firm Sealver based in the South West of France, has no propellers or sail, and so cannot propel itself without the jet-ski

The £7,940 ($10,700) craft, created by boating firm Sealver based in the South West of France, has no propellers or sail, and so cannot propel itself without the jet-ski

The boat is available for pre-order via Sealver’s website, though the firm does not say when orders will ship. 

The project was conceived by French engineer Patrick Bardon.

Mr Bardon said: ‘It’s an aggressive looking boat which has been designed and conceived to fit in with the current personal water craft trend.

Customised adaptor kits mean users can hook up almost any brand of jet-ski to the Wave Boat 444, Sealver claims

Customised adaptor kits mean users can hook up almost any brand of jet-ski to the Wave Boat 444, Sealver claims

The boat is available for pre-order via Sealver's website, though the firm does not say when orders will ship

It includes cushions to sunbathe on on either side of the jet-ski

The boat is available for pre-order via Sealver’s website, though the firm does not say when orders will ship. It includes cushions to sunbathe on on either side of the jet-ski (pictured)

Depending on the jet-ski powering it, the Wave Boat can reach speeds of 50 knots - around 57mph (90 kph)

Depending on the jet-ski powering it, the Wave Boat can reach speeds of 50 knots – around 57mph (90 kph)

‘Stability and impressive maneuverability characterise the boat which is for approved for five people.

‘It has an un-deniable package of advantages which make it the perfect partner for jet-ski drivers.

‘It offers maneuverability close to that of a jet-ski and can operate in most conditions due to its sharp hull which is perfect to crack choppy waters.

‘It is practical thanks to its many storage units and best of all has an affordable price of under £8,000.’

The boat has several optional attachments, including a  tower that allows users to attach a rope to pull wakeboarders and water-skiers along with

The boat has several optional attachments, including a tower that allows users to attach a rope to pull wakeboarders and water-skiers along with

The boat can be installed with a sunroof that you can roll up if you'd prefer to sit out in the sun. It converts a one-seater vehicle into a five-seater craft

The boat can be installed with a sunroof that you can roll up if you’d prefer to sit out in the sun. It converts a one-seater vehicle into a five-seater craft

The project was conceived by French engineer Patrick Bardon. He said: 'It offers maneuverability close to that of a jet-ski and can operate in most conditions due to its sharp hull which is perfect to crack choppy waters'

The project was conceived by French engineer Patrick Bardon. He said: ‘It offers maneuverability close to that of a jet-ski and can operate in most conditions due to its sharp hull which is perfect to crack choppy waters’

Mr Bardon said: 'It is practical thanks to its many storage units and best of all has an affordable price of under £8,000'

Mr Bardon said: ‘It is practical thanks to its many storage units and best of all has an affordable price of under £8,000’



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