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Offline DOUBLELUNG

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Inboard jet boat with full hard top advice
« on: April 08, 2014, 11:18:20 AM »
I operate a 22' Wooldridge inboard jet with full canvas for work.  It is very loud while on plane, requiring shouting to communicate.  Considering replacing it with a full hard top, solid rear cabin door inboard jet for noise reduction.  Any experiences to relate?  Also looking to take a ride in one, can anybody recommend a Columbia/Snake river guide in Washington who has one? 
As long as we have the habitat, we can argue forever about who gets to kill what and when.  No habitat = no game.

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Re: Inboard jet boat with full hard top advice
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2014, 06:14:14 PM »
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Re: Inboard jet boat with full hard top advice
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2014, 09:51:48 AM »
I fished out of Joe Heinlen's Custom Weld on Lake Chelan with him once.  Hard top, drop curtain in the back was open, and we held a normal conversation while running at speed.  He has a 6.0 chevy Kodiak engine/pump setup in his.  I was impressed.
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Re: Inboard jet boat with full hard top advice
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2014, 10:43:28 AM »
I have a 22' North River Commander with a full htp., with an open back...no drop down.  Relatively quiet when running at top speeds.  Not nearly as loud as many I seen on the water, windshield or otherwise.
« Last Edit: April 09, 2014, 04:33:16 PM by Wacenturion »
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Re: Inboard jet boat with full hard top advice
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2014, 04:10:31 PM »
Thanks much for the info and PMs!
As long as we have the habitat, we can argue forever about who gets to kill what and when.  No habitat = no game.

 


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