#662297 - 02/11/11 06:54 PM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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~B-F-D~
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i`d talk to wooldridge about having an 18 alaskan XL made, you can get a less pimped out model for a decent price Couldn't agree more. Glen's family is responsible for the modern jetboat as we know it. I would listen to every piece of advice the man has to give. There is also a center console 17 AK with a 90/65 yam 4 stroke available in the pre owned link on their website. www.piscatorialpursuits.com For some crazy reason the link is actually wooldridge but says PP. Just push it anyway.
Edited by cobble cruiser (02/11/11 07:07 PM)
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#662317 - 02/11/11 08:23 PM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Parr
Registered: 02/23/10
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Thor 17' x 66". 90 hp 2 stroke. PM sent as well. I didn't want to trash anyones favorite manufacturer.
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#662337 - 02/11/11 09:46 PM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
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Loc: AK
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but was really disappointed with the Willie. What disappointed you about the Willie? After having spent time in North River, Boulton, Woolridge, Willies, and Alumaworthless river boats, I have yet to find one I like better than Willies. The Classic, Predator, and Legend hull designs are all worth a look depending on your specific preferences and chosen water. With the rivers DrifterWA has in mind, a fairly low angle bow tapering to flat in the back, perhaps even a tunnel hull, would seem to be a decent choice given the wide range of water depth/conditions. As for motor, see what the manufacturer recommends for HP based on the boats specs, add a little more, and get whichever is the lightest between Yamaha, Honda, or Suzuki
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#662357 - 02/11/11 10:51 PM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Spawner
Registered: 10/13/08
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Another vote for a 17ft thor or koffler. Saw a nice black 17ft thor built for sale not long ago somewhere online. If you search around you would probably find it. Or you can buy my 18ft super vee, I am in the market for a big barge.
Edited by stlhdr42 (02/11/11 10:52 PM)
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#662366 - 02/11/11 11:12 PM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Returning Adult
Registered: 12/17/10
Posts: 267
Loc: Brier, WA
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but was really disappointed with the Willie. What disappointed you about the Willie? The boats on the Willie's web site look sweet, but the example boat they brought to the Puy show was ugly and outdated. It had camo paint inside and out and an above-floor fuel tank sitting up front, but behind the bow deck. The tank height and deck height were different, kind of like what I've seen in Alumawelds. To me, that's an accident waiting to happen for anybody fishing up front while motordogging.
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#662368 - 02/11/11 11:38 PM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Parr
Registered: 12/10/10
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You might as well add Koffler to the mix. They built me an 18' open sled three years ago and I was very pleased with the boat and they are great people to work with. Without a doubt. Koffler and Thor Builts are the best river boats made for the Cow/Lewis/Columbia types.... Keith Ya the Koffler and the Thor are nice boats, but Raptor is a way better Columbia boat, at least with a Raptor you will still have your kidneys attached with the Columbia River wind waves. DrifterWa- I would really looked into the Willie Predator 5 degree tunnel hull. I do rep work with the Northwest Willie rep and if you wanna talk about some options, send me a pm and we can talk.
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#662381 - 02/12/11 02:39 AM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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River Nutrients
Registered: 04/25/00
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I went, I saw, I talked, I looked, I questioned, I bought.........
Custom made.........17', 72" bottom, lot's of bells and whistles, ETech 90, gas tank, fish box under floor, diamond plate flooring, running lights, wash down pump, 2 batteries(up front), tachometer, Pro transom(neat item), auto bilge, Welded tramson eyes, 5 cleats, 8" wide side trays, gunnel w/rubber sliders(neat item also), 27" sides, 4 legged chair, fuse panel, fuel guage, diamond plae bow guard, step deck hatch, galvanized trailer 2400, with extra long side guides....I'm sure there is more and the price is $XXXXX.XX...
Should be ready in about 2.5 months........
Thanks for all that made recommendations......when you see, I'm sure you'll like.....
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#662386 - 02/12/11 04:09 AM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
[Re: DrifterWA]
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3076
Loc: AK
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Well, let's have it...
Not a Willies.
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#662388 - 02/12/11 04:18 AM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
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Another E-Tec added to the local ranks.
I'm startin' to feel little less and less like a misfit after all.
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#662389 - 02/12/11 04:24 AM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Ranger Danger
Registered: 02/08/07
Posts: 3076
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What are you doing up so late doc? Don't you have lives to save or something? As for the engine, if it wasn't made by evinrude, the e-tec would actually be a decent engine 
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#662390 - 02/12/11 04:27 AM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
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Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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What are you doing up so late doc? Don't you have lives to save or something? I was just about to ask you the same thing, Ranger! Fish on... Todd
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#662392 - 02/12/11 04:31 AM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
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What are you doing up so late doc? Ancient Chinese Secret.
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#662393 - 02/12/11 06:09 AM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
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Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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What are you doing up so late doc? Ancient Chinese Secret. Up late doing laundry? "We need more Calgon!" Fish on... Todd
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#662408 - 02/12/11 11:15 AM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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Returning Adult
Registered: 12/17/10
Posts: 267
Loc: Brier, WA
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Cool, congratulations. My guess from your description is that you went with the Wooldridge. I lover my open Koffler, but like I said the Wooldridge I saw at the Puy show was very impressive.
Edited by large edward (02/12/11 11:15 AM)
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#662417 - 02/12/11 11:40 AM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
[Re: DrifterWA]
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BUCK NASTY!!
Registered: 01/26/00
Posts: 6312
Loc: Vancouver, WA
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I went, I saw, I talked, I looked, I questioned, I bought.........
Custom made.........17', 72" bottom, lot's of bells and whistles, ETech 90, gas tank, fish box under floor, diamond plate flooring, running lights, wash down pump, 2 batteries(up front), tachometer, Pro transom(neat item), auto bilge, Welded tramson eyes, 5 cleats, 8" wide side trays, gunnel w/rubber sliders(neat item also), 27" sides, 4 legged chair, fuse panel, fuel guage, diamond plae bow guard, step deck hatch, galvanized trailer 2400, with extra long side guides....I'm sure there is more and the price is $XXXXX.XX...
Should be ready in about 2.5 months........
Thanks for all that made recommendations......when you see, I'm sure you'll like..... Sounds like a very nice boat.... Love the 17'x72", that will be one heck of a platform! Keith
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#662418 - 02/12/11 11:43 AM
Re: Help....Might have "new jet boat built"
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