Jet boat river runs

[azlakes]

QC might be able to pull this off with a short list of others... I still cant find the link to the "holeshot red fury" boat i saw doing some crazy river runs... literally hugging narrow canyons walls and blazing across sandbars with no slowing down. this clip is one of a much larger vessel but still an idea of white knuckle boating. anyone else seen or done these maneuvers?


http://www.jetboatadv.com/Video.cfm

 

[Kiwi Phil]

Re: Jet boat river runs

If you have an interest in Jet boats, then this is the home of Jet boats..this is the outfit that invented the motor.

http://www.hamiltonjet.co.nz/

there is some pretty cool gear here.

I had one of these little Hamilton Jet 32 about 30+yrs back (single stage jet with a 4 cyl motor).

http://www.hamiltonmarine.co.nz/index.cfm/Hamilton_Jet_Boats/Older_Boats

I don't think I have ever had as much pleasure from a boat as i had from that thing.....most of the time in fast rivers.
Jets are under-estimated.
Cheers
Phillip

 

[thurps]

Re: Jet boat river runs

Jerry's Rogue River Jets were the first in the US. Just took a ride last week. What a blast. I highly recomend you take a ride if you ever have a chance. You will get soaked.

http://www.roguejets.com/history2.php

 

[coolguy147]

Re: Jet boat river runs

sorry posted in wrong thread !

 

[azlakes]

Re: Jet boat river runs

... kiwi: Looks like a fun little rocket. He is in a squall of water in the pic an maintaining.

Jet 30 mkII - Length: 13' 2" (4.01 metres)
Beam: 5' 10" (1.78 metres)
Deadrise: 10 degrees
Engine Options: 80hp to 130hp

... thurps;

Pretty cool story. What a deal at only 35 bucks. Ya it would be a thrill to do a run like that someday.