“Beast” Speedboat ride lasts about 30 minutes and goes down the Hudson River in midtown Manhattan. It is $20 for adults and kids. Mad Dog and Wild Thing are the Captains. Call 212-563-3200 for reservations. It is run by the Circle Line. It is open May to September.  If it is raining, no ride. More info.

Starts at noon and runs every hour until dusk–around 7pm or so.

Mad Dog and Wild Thing are the Captains.

Location: Pier 83, West 42nd Street, NYC 10036