SCOTT WATERJET - LATEST NEWS
News Article: "A Jet-Propelled Export Business" by Tim Hunter, Sunday Star Times. To read the article on stuff.co.nz click here (opens in new window)
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This is designed to be a sporting package - capable of boating shallow braided rivers, carrying 4-6 people with hunting, fishing and leisure gear, a fun all purpose river and lake boat. The concept for this boat was to have all of the capabilities of our existing boats as well as adding some important new features. Open bow: this allows very easy access... read more |
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After approx nine months of testing we are launched a new series of Scott impellers. These are made from a high tensile bronze aluminum alloy (AB2) - which is extremely hard, and has tremendous corrosion resistance. The new AB2 impellers have been thoroughly tested in both our test boats... read the full story |
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Our development of the 9.5 inch jet continues with a prototype version of the jet installed in a 9 metre sea-boat, designed by well known marine architect Jim Pauling. The vessel, powered by a Yanmar 350hp turbo diesel, will weigh approx 4,000kgs fully loaded and is designed for use off the West Coast... read full story |
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Bill Russell of JBM Boats in Montana met Konrad in the US last year and explained his need for a lightweight, ultra-reliable jet to power his new range of small (approx 15 foot) hunting boats. Bill outlined a "wish-list" for a jet that would allow his boats to navigate the large, and sometimes shallow river systems of the western USA and Alaska... click here to read full story |
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The much anticipated 9.5" two stage Scott Waterjet is undergoing testing - with fantastic early results. A sprint version is being tested in Melbourne Australia - one unit in the new 1300+ horsepower LS Chev sprint boat of Phonzie Mullan, and a second unit in a sprint boat with a 475 cubic inch DART Chev... read full story |
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The Scott Waterjet test boat is now complete. It is based on a 4.1m Scott hull, powered with a 6.0L Chev 530hp all alloy V8, two stage Scott 8.5 inch jet and race steering system. The boat looks relatively normal but it features a ultra high-tech MoTeC electronic data logging system... read the full story |
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The Sea boat is nearing completion and had a first test run on Lake Hood in Ashburton last week. A short video is available on Youtube. Konrad was very, very impressed with the first runs - the handling was as precise as our river boats, the hull performed perfectly and the GPS speed was just over 50 knots - this will drop when the engine... read the full story |
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When Andy Gilchrist saw a few inches of water lying across one of his paddocks he couldn't resist the temptation. See what a Scott Boat, an 8.5 inch jet and a driver with a lot of attitude can do in a few inches of water in the grass! Andy is a great driver but even we were surprised with this footage.
Watch at youtube.com: Video 1 | Video 2 |
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We have completed a prototype trim nozzle for Yamaha Jet Ski Racing. This is currently being tested in Australia. The trim nozzle - unique to Scott and globally patented will increase thrust on turns, give more precise steering and greater control of the racing jet skis. Performance data is expected later this month. Initial feedback has been very positive. |
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With the championship in New Zealand this year Scott had a busy time supplying last minute jets, impellers and lots of answers to questions. This year all forty two competitors had Scott jets powering their boats! Konrad, Lyn and Cody attended the Auckland round of the Championship... read more |
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One of New Zealand's largest and most respected boat builders McLay Boats www.mclayboats.co.nz has just completed a 6.40 hardtop seaboat with a Scott 8.5 inch two stage, salt water jet and a GM 6.0l engine. Steve McLay has personally supervised the design, construction and testing of McLay's first jet powered boat... read the full story |
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Alaska is where Scott Waterjets can showcase their performance, handling and believe-it-or-not fuel economy. We spent three glorious days checking the performance of the first three jets in Alaska with Scott 8.5 inch jets. Our host was Chris Osowski of Glacier Jet... read the full story on our trip here |
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Scott Waterjet confirms a 9.5 inch two stage jet is under development with production expected late 2008 through early 2009. This jet will be suitable for boats up to 10.5 metres (34.5 feet) with loaded weight of approx 6,500 kgs (14,330 lbs). If you would like to be kept updated on the progress of this new jet let us know |
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Glacier Jet Alaska have just purchased a custom built Riddle with a Scott 852 complete with trim nozzle. The 852 is built for the most demanding conditions and will be right at home in Alaska. We look forward to getting performance and fuel economy details when the new boat enters service. We also think it looks great! Visit www.glacierjetalaska.com for more information. |
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Fuel prices getting you down? Never has a fuel-efficient Jet Drive been more important! To benchmark performance and economy we tested a 4.45 metre (15 foot) riverboat with a Chev LS2 and a Scott 852 driving through a braided river averaging around 3,400 revs - and used just under 20 litres (5.2 gallons) per hour! The 852 has super efficient impellers which can be "tuned" to match a wide range of engines and help deliver the fuel-saving advantages. |
For a technical explanation of how Jet Propulsion and engine with matching RPM range can dramatically improve fuel economy click here |
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SCOTT BOATS FOR SALE
Use the link below to view specs, images and pricing for boats we have for sale.
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MeanChicken.net
Northwest (US) river jet boating and discussion online forum
www.meanchicken.net
NZJSA
Jetsprint Technology
Evolution of Jet Unit (Pump)
www.jetsprint.co.nz
Argonautica Ltd
Manufacturers of high performance pontoon boats using Scott waterjets.
www.argonautica.co.nz
Links are provided as a convenience only. Scott Waterjet does not necessarily endose content provided and has no control over accuracy of information.
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