Rush Wave Boat Review and Specs [With Prices and Videos]

The Rush Wave is a mini jet boat featuring a tiny foam hull and a fully electric 15kW engine. They are a smaller, more affordable alternative to the deservedly popular Evo Jet Karts, which utilize a gas-powered Sea-Doo engine.

If you want to find out all about this amazing mini jet boat, this post is for you.

We, at JetDrift, have compiled all you need to know into this detailed Rush Wave Boat review!

What is a Rush Wave Boat?

The Rush Wave Boat is known by many different names including the Rush Electric Kart Boat, Rush Electric Go-Kart Boat, or just simply the Rush Boat.

Each of these terms refers to the same 15kW electric jet boat designed and manufactured by a Chinese company. As the name suggests, the Quzhou Senkai Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. is located and headquartered in Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.

The manufacturer produces various water toys like gas-powered and electric surfboards, hydrofoils, and the unique Rush Wave Boat.

Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty and talk about the features of this unique vessel in detail:

Hull

The Rush Wave Boat is built on an extremely small hull measuring 75 inches in length and 36.5 inches in width.

It’s made of Expanded Polypropylene (EPP), which is a special closed-cell bead foam.

Thanks to its lightweight material, the boat is completely unsinkable. What’s more, it weighs only 99 pounds without the battery, and 195 pounds with it.

Due to its small dimensions and lightweight construction, the boat can be easily carried and launched by two people. It fits in the trunk of the majority of SUVs, so it can be hauled without a trailer.

In return, its load limit is only 330 pounds. Even if it features an unpadded “passenger seat,” the Rush Wave is more than likely intended for solo rides.

Engine, Battery, and Propulsion

The heart of the Rush Wave Jet Boat is a fully electric engine rated at 15kW.

It derives all its power from a 72V, 6.2 kWh ternary lithium battery that comes standard in the package. Weighing only 66 pounds, this removable battery is mounted inside the floor, right in front of the driver’s seat.

According to the manufacturer, this cell promises 80-90 minutes of riding time under normal use.

The propulsion system of the boat is very similar to a jet ski’s jet pump. It houses an enclosed impeller that forces the water through a steerable jet nozzle.

Controls and Features

The aforementioned jet nozzle is connected to a car-like steering wheel, which is designed with some basic features.

These include a simple battery-level display and a speed level knob that allows you to switch between low levels of speed and high.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t offer a step-less operation like a traditional throttle. You can only select between the two pre-set speed modes.

Keeping easier reboarding in mind, the cockpit encloses a foldable driver’s seat, mounted onto the floor with a hinge.

Just like any other traditional PWC, the Rush Wave Boat also comes standard with a safety lanyard that has to be attached to the battery.

Other standard features include four integrated grab handles, deck mats, a life jacket, a 110V charger, and a floatation collar. The latter is designed to increase buoyancy and stability.

Rush Wave Boat Specs Chart

For your convenience, we’ve also compiled the key specs of this tiny machine into one chart:

Disclaimer: These specifications are for informational purposes only! For more information and prices please contact the manufacturer or an authorized Rush Wave dealership.

Riding Experience

This boat was intended to be an electric go-kart on the water, and the designers have not failed.

Its tiny hull was designed with easy maneuverability and agile handling in mind. Hence, it can make sharp turns and 360-degree spins with ease, which translates into a go-kart-like driving experience.

When it comes to top speed, the Rush Wave can hit 22 mph (35 km/h) in slow mode and 32 mph (52 km/h) in fast mode. It can also accelerate from 0 to 25 mph in 4 seconds.

Due to its relatively low speed and small dimensions, this boat fits perfectly on smaller tracks or even ponds.

Its simple controls also ensure easy handling even for novice riders. These features make this boat appealing to rental companies and larger waterparks.

Problems

Let’s face it, even though these boats are amazing inventions, they are not for everyone.

Based on our research, the most common complaints against this tiny boat are as follows:

Platform is too small: It’s safe to say that one of the biggest problems of this boat is its tight cockpit and the dimensions being just too small. While it can accommodate kids and smaller people, a big guy can barely fit into it.

Hard to reboard: Due to its agile attitude, the Rush Wave Boat is very hard to reboard, especially from deep water. Not surprisingly, the manufacturer is reluctant to show the reboarding procedure in its commercial videos!

Lack of a throttle lever: Unlike traditional PWCs with step-less throttle levers, this boat has a much simpler speed selector with only two speed levels.

Lack of storage space: The tiny body of the boat doesn’t feature a storage unit, not even a waterproof pocket or glovebox.

Short battery life: Even if 1-1.5 hours of playing time sounds like plenty, it can be significantly lower if you ride the boat very hard. Drying the battery in less than an hour is never fun while recharging it on the shore could be near to impossible.

Hence, the Rush Wave Boat is more of a “water toy” that can’t keep up with traditional gas-powered PWCs.

Prices and Availability

As reported by the manufacturer, the Rush Wave Jet Boat only costs $4,999. It comes as a complete package featuring a battery, a 110V charger, a life jacket, and a stability collar.

A spare battery is also available for the boat for an additional $1,800.

The warranty covers its power system and the battery for 12 months in cases of personal use, and 6 months for commercial use.

(In contrast, the prices of gas-powered PWCs range from $6,999-$25,000 this year.)

If you looking for a Rush Wave Boat for sale, you should directly contact the manufacturer.

However, you can also find some dealers in North America like the Québec-based RushWave.ca.