Jet boat questions

[ice_cold]

Good Day. Been a lurker for awhile, have now reach a point that I have some questions.
Looking to buy a boat for small lake and river fishing. Hope to stay away from the white water...
What I have been looking at/for is something in the 14 to 16 foot range, I believe a mod-v hull is also on the list. I am thinking a O/B jet drive as the engine of choice, but some of those surface drives have peaked my attention (Prodrive, mud buddy, etc). Tiller or CC work for me, but have also looked at stick steering, since alot of the time I will be fishing alone.
Looking at room for 2 maybe 3 people and fishing gear, with the occasional 2 people and camping stuff trips.
As a last item, would love it to not weigh a huge amount, incase I do stuff it on a sand or rock bar.

Any ideas?

[pdfish]

You're gonna want to look bigger, think 18+ feet with a wide beam. Mine is 19 and is perfect for 3 guys with a medium amount of gear. Any more gear or people and it would get tight

[ice_cold]

If I go to 19, I feel like I would be better off with a Merc Sport Jet for power. May I ask what hull make or type you run?

[justinO]

Look at buying one in the usa. I got mine in Boise Idaho way more to choose from and great deals mine is a 20 ft duckworth with a 351. Fully loaded for fishing with kicker bow mount 4 batteries gear and 200 L of gas it'll run at 3200 rpm and do 28-32mph. If I go up to 4000 rpm it'll do 40-44mph but the fuel gauge doesn't like that lol. I would stay away from the sportjets. Where are you located?

[pdfish]

I see you're in spruce. You can come for a ride on mine one day soon if you like. Might help you make up you mind on what you're looking for.

[liar]

" I would stay away from the sportjets"


how come ? i have 100+ hours on mine and am very happy with it .

[TROLLER]

Originally Posted by justinO

Look at buying one in the usa. I got mine in Boise Idaho way more to choose from and great deals mine is a 20 ft duckworth with a 351. Fully loaded for fishing with kicker bow mount 4 batteries gear and 200 L of gas it'll run at 3200 rpm and do 28-32mph. If I go up to 4000 rpm it'll do 40-44mph but the fuel gauge doesn't like that lol. I would stay away from the sportjets. Where are you located?

DUCKWORTH my dream jet boat

[ROA]

You had better pay attention to bottom thickness and number of stringers if you plan on running a river that has a rock bottom.

I have a Kingfisher Warrior with the 200 sport jet. My bottom is 0.190" and more than double that in the center keel with a strip of UHMW plastic on it. I consider it to be as light duty as one would ever want to go.