Hermes Speedster Dayboat Reimagines the 1959 Porsche

By Mr Mark Jessen - News

Updated: 14 September, 2025

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You hear a lot about cars being reimagined as this or that, and often those reimaginings just simply miss the mark. Such is not the case with the Hermes Speedster E Dayboat. British boatyard Seven Seas Yachts took the 1959 Porsche 356, the first production model from the German automaker and arguably one of their best looking cars ever, and reimagined it as a boat, creating a stunning and racy electric day boat.

Just seeing the two side by side cements the idea of a relationship between the car and the bot. The Hermes Speedster E pulls in the elements of the drop-top version of the 356. The raked windscreen adds to the resemblance, as do the analog instruments. Stitched leather is used for the interior. M

easuring 22 feet in length, the Speedster E has a steep bow of 72 degrees, a feature that allows the boat to slice through waves and ensure a smoother ride, much like the sensation of driving the land-locked version. The Hermes Speedster E has room for five passengers, two in the passenger and pilot seat and three on the rear bench.

But just because the boat is inspired by a car from the 1950s doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have its fair share of modern tech. The “hydrodynamic” hull offers low drag resistance and consists of a honeycomb design with airtight compartments covered with an outermost made of vinyl ester resin.

This design promotes efficiency and, combined with the electric propulsion system, allows the Hermes Speedster E to reach a top speed of 45 miles per hour. Additionally, because of the efficiency of the design a smaller engine can be used while still getting the same performance that you would from a larger one. Finally, Seven Seas offers a customization service for every aspect of the boat, so you can create that matching set with your Porsche 356.