Seven Steps for Selecting a Jet Craft
smalljaw 07/15/2004 - 07:23 Boating
Over the years, I’ve seen outboard jet applications utilized for fishing saltwater bays, shallow lakes, navigating rock filled eastern river flats and the raging white water of northwestern rivers. Having climbed aboard a number of outboard jet rigs that were designed to meet specific marine applications, I’ve learned there may be no limit to where we will find outboard jet usage in the future. However, there are limitations for how they are best used in shallow eastern rivers. A hull that performs well in one application may not perform well in others. If you’ve concluded that an eastern river is where you intend to use the boat most, here are seven steps intended to help select a jet boat to successfully traverse eastern river systems. Written by Chris Gorsuch
Published in PA Angler & Boater magazine Sept/Oct 2002
Over the years, I’ve seen outboard jet applications utilized for fishing saltwater bays, shallow lakes, navigating rock filled eastern river flats and the raging white water of northwestern rivers. Having climbed aboard a number of outboard jet rigs that were designed to meet specific marine applications, I’ve learned there may be no limit to where we will find outboard jet usage in the future. However, there are limitations for how they are best used in shallow eastern rivers. A hull that performs well in one application may not perform well in others. If you’ve concluded that an eastern river is where you intend to use the boat most, here are seven steps intended to help select a jet boat to successfully traverse eastern river systems. Written by Chris Gorsuch
Published in PA Angler & Boater magazine Sept/Oct 2002
