Palm Beach Motor Yachts Debuts GT60 Jet Drive

The Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive is powered by twin Volvo Penta diesels and HamiltonJet waterjet drives and is designed for maneuverability, speed and personalized onboard living. Courtesy Palm Beach Motor Yachts

Palm Beach Motor Yachts has unveiled the GT60 Jet Drive, a model that brings the brand’s signature craftsmanship and performance into the realm of jet propulsion. The boat is powered by twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13 diesels paired with Hamilton HJ403 waterjets, offering quiet, responsive cruising at up to 35 knots and a shallow draft of just 2 feet, 9 inches.

This model emerged from a custom collaboration between Palm Beach CEO and chief designer Mark Richards and a longtime client. Designed to handle the lobstertrap-laden waters off Maine, the boat’s propulsion setup eliminates exposed running gear while also enhancing maneuverability. It’s the third boat the owner has commissioned from Richards.

The helm features seating for two as well as Garmin multifunction displays, engine controls including joystick and more. Courtesy Palm Beach Motor Yachts

“We’ve completed jet propulsion custom builds in the past,” says Richards, “but for this project, we integrated Hamilton into our V-Warp Technology platform without sacrificing efficiency, craftsmanship or ride quality.”

Palm Beach’s V-Warp Technology uses a lightweight, resin-infused, semi-displacement hull form which contributes to good fuel efficiency and ride quality across the brand’s Classic, GT, and GT RS lines. Importantly, the hull accommodates multiple propulsion types, from jet drives to IPS pods, without needing changes to the running surface.

The GT60 Jet has a classic dayboat layout with no aft bulkhead, perfect for entertaining at the dock or while underway. Courtesy Palm Beach Motor Yachts

The boat’s interior and exterior spaces were built for entertaining, with a layout customized to the owner’s lifestyle. As with all Palm Beach builds, the interior features handcrafted joinery and premium materials throughout.

The Volvo Penta engines are easily accessible from belowdecks or from the cockpit for easy maintenance. Courtesy Palm Beach Motor Yachts

This launch not only introduces a new propulsion option for the GT Series but also reinforces Palm Beach’s commitment to high-performance, client-led design. It joins a lineup that includes the GT50, GT60, and GT70, alongside jet-drive-equipped RS variants.

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