Aluminum Jet boats school me im slowly looking ... and considering one

[Elite1]

hey there , don't know ya , but i agree with cohoho . i have a 25ft wooldridge super sport drifter with a 380hp v-8 jet . i love it . had it biult with a lot of changes from the standard model . have loved every minute that i've been in it . the guys down there are more than willing to work with you .

[Cylvertip]

I am working on a custom layout which will be a combination Bass  ( big front flipping deck) / walleye boat( short windshield and seating for at least 4) layout.  Motion Marine out of the Portland area has the "outback" set up with a sport jet in either 175 or 225 I think.  You don't loose very much cockpit space and get 85-90% efficiency compared to a prop.  Mine will most likely be built off of their Fishing Machine platform. 
I won't own another glass boat if I can help it.  If you want to do more than go in circles on the lake, I think aluminum is the way to go, as it's a lot more forgiving if you kiss something, or and if you are going to run in rivers, that's an easy one.  I've ski'd, boogy boarded, and wakeboarded a good amount behind an inboard Duckworth.  Did not notice any difference as compared to being pulled by a high powered runabout.

[basin212]

Maybe you might want to try and open your horizons or search engine. 

Try  these guys   www.edgemarine.com







and they catch fish

[huntnphool]

and they catch fish

Too bad they can't help grow some hair on your head.

[Austrian Hunter]

Some cool boats!!!!   

[benbo30]

nice boats for sure

[basin212]

and they catch fish

Too bad they can't help grow some hair on your head.

 

[syoungs]

If your still thinking jet, and want to go out for a ride along, ill be glad to take ya out and let you play with mine. Its a 19'6 Nw jet freedom series with a 351. Lots of better choices for all around boats.

Jets can be expensive to maintain. Super thirsty, and rough riding. But running on the yak and in hells canyon, they are awesome!

[benbo30]

If your still thinking jet, and want to go out for a ride along, ill be glad to take ya out and let you play with mine. Its a 19'6 Nw jet freedom series with a 351. Lots of better choices for all around boats.

Jets can be expensive to maintain. Super thirsty, and rough riding. But running on the yak and in hells canyon, they are awesome!

I might have to take ya up on that offer .... you ever come up and run it around vantage or ellensburg ?

[syoungs]

Cant say I have had it up that far. Its honestly overkill for my uses 99% of the time. But I love it. 

[demontang]

Best advise I can give is make sure you get a good pump!! I used jets on the columbia for work and there is a major differance in the pumps. Some jump up fast so dont. The good one will not wounder when you are cruising like the cheaper ones which drove me nuts. I have ran a 26ft north river with a 460 in very shallow water and at speed it was a blast in the wind and rough water they will wear you flat out vs a prop.