Show us your Classic Jetboat

[Clark]

Post your classic jetboats here! We would like to keep a register of all the classics as a showcase for the website.

[mitzmad]

From what date does classic start eg pre 1980, 1970 etc    
Cant wait to see what turns up
Cheers  

[Clark]

Good question... a Jet 20 would a classic in my book! 

[GS]

This is good stuff (as I’m keen about the old stuff) & was interested when the web change was mooted that it mentioned creating a register. Couple of questions:

Will any body be keeping a separate database of hull, unit & motors serial numbers? Including previous ownership history? & something which could be added to by third parties as a particular boat is recognised etc., historical photos etc., perhaps developing a reference library rather than a string topic?

Also, I have contacted Hamiltons a couple of times and haven’t had much joy in finding out original history of some old stuff, but I do understand that someone there does have some of the old boat building record books which can be referenced by unit serial numbers – could this be something that Hamiltons as a site sponsor add to?

Cheers,

[Matthewf/Norbert/TuiDog]

some years ago paul smith was putting together a register, good place to start.

[mitzmad]

Here's my old 1972 jet20 glass hull with ply top single stage colorado jnr running 3.3ltr falcon with stromberg carbie still on orig trailer with plates, she went great, thou I sold her to a guy moving to the coast, still wish I had fully restored her as I had done all wiring motor & unit. But a 32 Mk2 came along with a 302 in it how could I say no ill take some pics and post her to
 
Cheers 

[jet30mk1]

My most recent. 1958 hand rivoted alloy, made to american plans in Nelson by George Topliss, hand-built Topliss jet unit, two stage, 6inch axial flow unit which became the prototype for the Nalder and Biddle unit. Ford 10 E93A powered ( was supercharged for a short time !)

[jet30mk1]

My oldest. 1956 Rainbow jet unit, consul engine, all ply NOT glass over! Ex Buller river hull - Lower Buller obviously!)

[jet30mk1]

My First Jet. Jet 30 Mk1 , Boat number 189, Second to last hj30 built, 221 Falcon and Col jnr . Still a really usable and enjoyable old boat. I Highly recommend restoring one of the while you can still find one!!!

[jet30mk1]

My newest, HJ83, 1977, Boat#232, Unit 753 #6704. Originally 351C now 350chev.

[jet30mk1]

My Next project, Jet 40, 1958, no boat number , Chinook 2 stage #125, Mk 2 Zephyr6, inverted chines and originally on (under?) suspended Trailer.

[Matthewf/Norbert/TuiDog]

Jet30mk1 "Glenns"  high resolution photos of his projects.

love the rivet alloy boat 

[rgv500]

My old jet20. Hamilton 750 single stage 2ltr coltina engine. Great wee boat. Goes anywhere and is easy to push off once its got there.

[brettd]

My jet 20 Running a Holden 186 and colorado explorer single stage.Great first boat.

[GS]

A project - has been progressing in the garage for a couple of years
Hamilton Jet 30mk1
Mk2 Zephyr engine
Chinook 2 stage
I’ve been told that this dates back to December 1960, and would seem to have been used in the Tekapo & South Canterbury areas, prior to my purchase
Pretty much in original condition, with exception of the seat & jet unit modification to have a bucket reverse (note the reverse handle which is the original floor mounted handle – relocated to through the central dash)
Currently completely stripped & slowly being restored.
Anybody out there with some history or early photo’s of this boat – I’d be keen to know more.
Cheers, Grant