Unlock the FischFest-Ski Boat in Fisch by completing the FischFest Jet Ski minigame in under 70 seconds and claiming your reward from the Jet Ski Referee.
To get the FischFest-Ski Boat in Fisch, beat the Jet Ski minigame on the FischFest event island in under 1 minute 10 seconds (70 seconds) and claim it from the Jet Ski Referee — your finishing position doesn’t matter, only your best time.
Getting to the FischFest island and the Jet Ski minigame
Start at Moosewood in the main world. There’s an oversized purple clam on the shore — interact with it and it teleports you straight to the FischFest event island. Some players reach the island with a Magical Conch item instead, which seems to depend on which phase of the event you joined, so use whichever one your version hands you; both drop you on the same island.
Once you’re there, look for the Jet Ski minigame and walk up to the Jet Ski Referee NPC. Talking to the Referee is how you start the activity, and it’s the same NPC you’ll come back to later to actually claim the boat, so it’s worth noting where it stands.
How to beat the Jet Ski race under 70 seconds in Fisch
STEP 1/9
Reach the FischFest island
Interact with the purple clam at Moosewood — or use the Magical Conch, depending on your version — to teleport across.
STEP 2/9
Talk to the Jet Ski Referee
Find the Jet Ski minigame on the event island and speak to the Referee NPC to open the activity.
STEP 3/9
Pick any boat you own
Any boat works for the run; a small one like the Net Boat is easy to thread through the tight corners.
STEP 4/9
Choose Practice or a race
Practice runs count toward the time just like a real race, so take the easier option and run it solo.
STEP 5/9
Cut every corner tight
Hug the inside of each turn to shave distance — wide lines are what keep most players above 70 seconds.
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Take the shortcut
Cut through the shortcut section of the track; it’s easy to miss and is the crucial part of a sub-70 lap.
STEP 7/9
Boost on a full meter
Fire your boost only when the boost meter is completely full to get the biggest speed gain from it.
STEP 8/9
Finish under 1:10
Cross the line in under 70 seconds — even a mid-run crash can still pass as long as the time holds.
STEP 9/9
Claim from the Referee
Return to the Jet Ski Referee, select Claim Rewards, and the boat unlocks once a valid sub-70s time is recorded.
Take the shortcut section on every lap — it’s the single biggest time-saver on the track and the exact part most players skip, which is why they stay stuck above 70 seconds.
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What separates a sub-70 clear from a fail
Almost everyone who misses the time loses it in the same three places. The first is the corners: if you take them wide you’re adding distance every single turn, so hug the inside line as tightly as you can without grinding to a stop. The second is the shortcut — the track has a cut-through section that trims real time off the lap, and skipping it is usually the difference between a clear and a near-miss.
Claiming the boat and what it can do
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Unlock requirement | Sub-70s Jet Ski run |
| Cost | Free — performance-locked, no currency |
| Where to claim | Jet Ski Referee NPC |
| Base speed | Around 200 (showcase figure) |
| Signature feature | On-demand boost |
With a valid time recorded, head back to the Jet Ski Referee and pick Claim Rewards. The unlock prompt for the FischFest-Ski Boat only appears once you’ve actually logged a sub-70s run — if it doesn’t show, your best time is still above the cutoff and you’ll need another lap.
As for the boat itself, early showcase numbers put it at around 200 speed on its own, and its standout trick is an on-demand boost that briefly launches it much faster before bleeding back down — reportedly the only boat in the game with that feature outside the minigame. Treat those figures as showcase-derived rather than an official stat sheet, but the takeaway holds: for a free-to-play player without one of the fast Robux boats, it’s a genuinely solid pickup at no cost.
The Sunshell purchase mix-up, cleared up
Part of the confusion is two different events getting blended together. The 2025 FischFest used plain shells and a Shell Merchant at fixed coordinates who sold a ship; the 2026 FischFest uses Sunshells and a Sunshell Merchant instead. If you go chasing the old prices or map coordinates you’ll end up at the wrong NPC entirely, so treat the Ski Boat as purely performance-locked and ignore any shop price tied to it.
Other FischFest goals to chase next
Once the boat’s claimed, the rest of the event is worth a look. Farming Sunshells is the main grind — you earn them by selling event fish to the FischFest Merchant, finishing event NPC quests, picking up Sunshells washed ashore, and opening Coastal Crates.
Beyond that, players usually go after the Tropical Sun weather for its big luck boost, collecting the various conches and messages in a bottle for event progression, and unlocking the other seasonal event boats showcased alongside this one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do practice runs count, or do I have to win a real race?
Practice runs count. You don’t need to beat other players — a Practice lap under the time requirement records just like a competitive race, and it’s usually the easier way to do it since you’re not fighting for position.
What’s the exact time I need to beat?
You need a run under 1 minute 10 seconds, which is the same as 70 seconds. Your finishing place is irrelevant — only your best lap time decides whether the boat unlocks.
Does the FischFest-Ski Boat cost Sunshells or any currency?
No. It’s a free reward for clearing the sub-70s run, not a shop purchase. Sunshells are spent on other limited FischFest items, not on this boat, so don’t go looking for it at the Sunshell Merchant.
Which boat should I use for the Jet Ski run?
Any boat you own works. A small, nimble one such as the Net Boat makes the tight corners easier to handle, but you’re free to use whatever you like — the boat you race in has no effect on the unlock.
How do I reach the FischFest island?
Go to Moosewood and interact with the oversized purple clam on the shore to teleport over. Depending on your version of the event, you may instead be given a Magical Conch that takes you to the same island.
