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Fastest propeller-driven boat

Fastest propeller-driven boat
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Who
Problem Child
What
420.0 kilometre(s) per hour
Where
United States (Phoenix,)
When
22 November 2009

Daryl Ehrlich (USA) attained a speed of 420.0 km/h (260.98 mi/h; 226.78 knots) in the propeller-driven Problem Child at Firebird Raceway near Phoenix, Arizona, USA, on 22 November 2009. The Top Fuel Hydro boat, built by "Fast" Eddie Knox (USA) and Eddie Knox Racing, broke the record at the International Hot Boat Association (IHBA) NAPA Auto Parts World Finals.

Drag boat racing records are sanctioned by the International Hot Boat Association (established 1982).