honda-powered mantra watercraft is the perfect combo of vintage car and batmobile

phillipines-based trydent has created a watercraft inspired by vintage cars, filipino racing boats and by the looks of it, the batmobile. the mantra watercraft has wings that are designed to provide hydrodynamic lift at high speeds, as well as ‘drift’-style cornering.

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powered by honda’s GX390 mega marine engine, the mantra boasts a customized fuel system, intake and ehaust for USCG compliance. this engine is highly upgradeable, with performance parts freely available due it being the engine of choice for kart enthusiasts globally.

inspired by filipino racing boats the hull features a design that gives the mantra excellent efficiency, and speeds of over 80kph for the RS model. the trimaran wing design gives the mantra amazing stability and at higher speeds provide hydrodynamic lift for greater performance, and seriously fun and easy ‘drift’ style cornering.