Jet boats

[NoBrakes!]

What motor makes 400hp in that Mini?

Neil, what computer will you use to run the oil on plug? I’m tuned in.

 

[Lightningmike]

It was a Yamaha waverunner motor super charged and tweeked. He said most are 300 but you could order the 400. Came from a builder in I da hoe.

Just what he told me

 

[Justinvr81]

Really wanted to get a newer muskwa , but decided to just spend some money beefing up the bottom of the nahanni, added some weight but hardly noticeable , jetcraft in gp did a beautiful job


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[Justinvr81]

Slides alright for a bigger boat lol


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[NoBrakes!]

Outlaw? It would take some balls to keep her pinned pointed at the beach lol

 

[Chrisco]

Slides alright for a bigger boat lol


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Bigger they are the better they slide !!!

 

[Lightningmike]

Really wanted to get a newer muskwa , but decided to just spend some money beefing up the bottom of the nahanni, added some weight but hardly noticeable , jetcraft in gp did a beautiful job


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Is that the Teflon bottom or something else. I know next to nothing about jet boats but very interested now after riding in that mini

 

[ABMax24]

Is that the Teflon bottom or something else. I know next to nothing about jet boats but very interested now after riding in that mini

Generally it's referred to as Teflon, but UHMW is what it actually is.

 

[Lightningmike]

Generally it's referred to as Teflon, but UHMW is what it actually is.

Is thunder jet a good name?

 

[ABMax24]

Is thunder jet a good name?

They have their place, all the ones I've seen have thin bottoms and probably not what I'd run, but I don't personally know anyone that owns one.

First you need to decide what kind of boating you want to do and what kind of rivers you want to run and go from there. There's so many different options in boats that tailor them for different uses.

 

[S.W.A.T.]

They have their place, all the ones I've seen have thin bottoms and probably not what I'd run, but I don't personally know anyone that owns one.

First you need to decide what kind of boating you want to do and what kind of rivers you want to run and go from there. There's so many different options in boats that tailor them for different uses.

And where you will spend the MOST time boating. If you're mostly skinny consider a smaller 8° hull but if big water is where you spend most you're time a larger 12° will be better appreciated. Both will work for either or but do you want to be more comfortable more often

 

[ABMax24]

And where you will spend the MOST time boating. If you're mostly skinny consider a smaller 8° hull but if big water is where you spend most you're time a larger 12° will be better appreciated. Both will work for either or but do you want to be more comfortable more often

Exactly, there is no do it all boat.

Around here a 17-19ft, 8 degree with full teflon, Hamilton 212, and 6.2DI is a very common build because of the shallow rivers.

Peace River lots of guys run 12-20 degree steps techs and pressure style pumps for speed.

Hell if I was running the Mackenzie River up north lots I'd probably be running a Lund aluminum with an outboard prop.

 

[Lightningmike]

Be mostly on lakes and closest to NSR by sasl ab border

 

[ABMax24]

Be mostly on lakes and closest to NSR by sasl ab border

Depends on the model, but for the ones I've seen the thunderjets would suit your needs. Keeping in mind it wouldn't take much of a hit in the river to put dents into the hull. But IIRC the NSR is pretty open and deep enough out there for such a boat.

 

[Lightningmike]

Depends on the model, but for the ones I've seen the thunderjets would suit your needs. Keeping in mind it wouldn't take much of a hit in the river to put dents into the hull. But IIRC the NSR is pretty open and deep enough out there for such a boat.

Thanks for info. Would that Teflon stuff help make it stronger?

 

[06 Dragon]

I have a Thunder Jet Canyon half hard top. It is jet boat # 4 for me. But it is not a stock bottom or the stock 350 engine. The bottom has been reinforced and 1/2” uhmw installed by High Caliber. As well as a 6.2 DI spinning a Hamilton 212. Really enjoy it so far.
If you purchase a thinner bottom boat and put a few wounds in it. Let insurance fix her up and get the bottom reinforced and some stringers added. Uhmw if you so desire.

 

[ABMax24]

Thanks for info. Would that Teflon stuff help make it stronger?

Slightly. Spread the impact out a little more than anything.

 

[S.W.A.T.]

Thanks for info. Would that Teflon stuff help make it stronger?

TJ with a 12 ° will suit your perfect. Teflon doesn't make it stronger it only helps you slide across the rocks easier. I ran a ver heavy 12° hull on big water for years. Got stuck a couple times due to operational errors but never put myself in a position where Teflon was a must. It adds weight, increases drag, but adds durability. Eventually with 100 bolt holes in the boat you will have leaks. Takes rocks better and reduces dents. Dents can be pounded out easily. Cracks behind the plastic can be harder to locate. NSR doesn't see much shale sharp rock formation so I wouldn't bother especially if running mostly lakes.

It's boats man, sky is the limit so many variables for perfection most work in a wide variety but few are perfect for the situation.

Best of luck

 

[LennyR]

I bought a 21 ft boat with plastic on it , few brain farts , some bad luck (likely brought on also by brain farts ) , and had to replace the whole bottom . Didn’t replace the plastic , and I liked the handling better , sprayed on graphite covering worked well for slip , but the increase in water noise on the hull was substantial. Didn’t realize that until having the same boat with and without.