Mini jets

[HotShotHarry]

I’ve been watching vids of mini’s lately. Looks like a pile of fun to be had with one, especially around the foothills. But, I don’t see or hear much about them around here. Are there any local builders in n Alberta where a guy can check them out?

 

[Bnorth]

Bratt and Eagle both make minis


https://www.outlaweagle.com/boat-builder/?step=3&category=962&model=4255

 

[HotShotHarry]

Thanks for the references. Still though, we rarely see any around here. Wonder why?

 

[Chrisco]

Thanks for the references. Still though, we rarely see any around here. Wonder why?

There is a real nice one on kijiji BC for sale.

 

[NoBrakes!]

big rivers aren't that much fun in them. they need shallow and braided to be fun. I have a few friends with them and they are fun but need to be with other minis and on the right river.

 

[neilsleder]

They would be fun but just good for taking on small rides. Not much for comfort. There’s a company out of Sangudo that sells kits. I would like one. I have a Polaris 650 lined up to build one out of!

 

[NoBrakes!]

I "bought" one last year from a friend and haven't gone to pick it up in PR yet. It has the old turbo Honda motor/pump in it. It looks like an old eagle race tunnel and seats 1 lol. Its been around PR since I was a young kid. Thing rips, it had tunnels that have been filled up so its like a step tech and theres lots of potential to up the HP with that powerplant

 

[HotShotHarry]

650 triple would be sweet. I had a 800 triple Polaris storm. That engine was awesome.

 

[gunner3006]

Couple things I’ve found watching my buddy build one this past fall. A lot of guys don’t realize how much welding is involved in these kits 50-70 hours average on a 10-12’. Having a jig to weld the kit would be way easier also, using ratchet straps is a joke and embarrassing. Then there is the part of building yourself a really nice mini and putting a piece of **** seadoo motor in it that could realistically crater on your first trip on the river cause it’s used. I’ve been following these rigs for a couple years. I love them, there a tonne of fun but can get pricey. No fun on big rivers. Small channels and creeks are a blast. There also no fun when your alone. So having buddy’s with them makes it better.

 

[rsaint]

They would be fun but just good for taking on small rides. Not much for comfort. There’s a company out of Sangudo that sells kits. I would like one. I have a Polaris 650 lined up to build one out of!

Acually from Mayerthorpe Bullit Proof Welding I think

 

[neilsleder]

Acually from Mayerthorpe Bullit Proof Welding I think

I was close lol. 15min out. They have pretty cheap kits.

 

[HotShotHarry]

Thanks for the replies guys. For sure having more than 1 toy on any kind on a adventure is a lot more fun than playing alone. Im trying to convince my friends to buy one too. Not so easy to do. Lol. I would be more apt to buy a new one fully assembled and maintain it from there. Lots of small rivers and creeks around here to use it on. I really enjoy the Athabasca with my Thunderjet, but it’s too heavy to go up the Hay or the Berland. Although I sure get tempted to try. Lol.

 

[neilsleder]

Thanks for the replies guys. For sure having more than 1 toy on any kind on a adventure is a lot more fun than playing alone. Im trying to convince my friends to buy one too. Not so easy to do. Lol. I would be more apt to buy a new one fully assembled and maintain it from there. Lots of small rivers and creeks around here to use it on. I really enjoy the Athabasca with my Thunderjet, but it’s too heavy to go up the Hay or the Berland. Although I sure get tempted to try. Lol.

Your buddies are probably easy to convince but there wives are a different story lol.

 

[HotShotHarry]

Too funny .... I was going to mention that.....but thought, no , better not. I get enough flack on that front already from my buds. I’m single and have to make my own decisions... Although before I bought my boat, I did ask my then 7 year old granddaughter if it was a good idea. She said it was, so .....I did! Lol

 

[neilsleder]

Too funny .... I was going to mention that.....but thought, no , better not. I get enough flack on that front already from my buds. I’m single and have to make my own decisions... Although before I bought my boat, I did ask my then 7 year old granddaughter if it was a good idea. She said it was, so .....I did! Lol

Grandpa has to listen to there grand daughters.

 

[neilsleder]

The most famous mini is up for sale!

 

[NoBrakes!]

What a classic video...

 

[neilsleder]

What a classic video...

That many views around the world you think he made any money from it?

 

[neilsleder]

He’s asking 60g for that boat!

 

[gunner3006]

Haha I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this vid. I wonder if there was any damage to boat.