Ever since I was a boy I've loved the James Bond film 'Live and Let Die' with Roger Moore. I like the scene on the Louisiana Bayou with the speedboats and I always told myself that one day I'd own one.

I know the particular boats in the film are very expensive and are well out of my range (by several thousand pounds!). But is there such a thing as an 'entry level' speedboat that I might be able to spruce up? Or how about building one myself from several different boats? Is it not simply a case of getting a lightweight boat and sticking the largest possible outboard on the transom?

I know this sounds far-fetched and obviously I've got a lot of research to do, but any initial pointers would be most welcome. Thanks!