Design
Features:
The hull is specially designed
to give soft riding characteristics in
choppy conditions yet still retaining the ability to skim
through very shallow braids.
The boat is agile and easy to drive with predictable and
precise handling characteristics.
The wide chines in the forward section throw the spray well
clear of the boat,
and the moderate kick down angle in the aft chine section
assists the hull to hold
on in tight turns. The large hatch in the front deck and
sealed front bulkhead provides
easy access and a dry storage area for day and chilly bags,
as well a large amount of
buoyancy should the hull ever become flooded. It also
provides additional strength to the
front section of the hull. The step in the dash allows easy
access in and out of the boat.
The hull sides and deck are fully welded to a strong box
section gunnel which is much
stronger than the commonly used pop rivetted flange system.
Fit
Out:
Rapid Runner hulls are
exclusively available from the Jet Boat Base
where all fit out work for turnkey or part boats is carried
out.
Power:
All Models
are equally suited to conventional jet units such as the
Hamilton or Scott unit, typically powered with a V6 or V8
engine,
or the Mercury Sport Jet which has several models
available,
from 200HP to 250HP.
Popular
turnkey packages include:
Mercury sport jet 240HP
Lexus 4.0L Alloy V8 and Scott 2 stage jet unit.
Chev LS6/LS1 All Alloy V8 and Scott 2 stage jet unit.
Chev 350 and Hamilton 212 jet unit.
Transplanting from existing boat is also an option.
