Wild Rivers Jet operates 3 boats. Boats and skippers operate under the auspices of Marine & Safety Tasmania.
Boats are maintained to the high standard required to perform in this demanding environment.
Skippers comply with strict personal, company and legislative standards to ensure your safety is never compromised.
Wild Rivers Jet 1
The original "Wild Rivers Jet". Snappy handling and a sensational
power to weight ratio make this boat a riot to ride in.
Hull: Hamilton 73 "High Deck"
Builder: Revolution Fibreglass, Melbourne
Length: 5.1 Metres
Engine: 400 Cid Chevrolet
Engine Builder: Reg Coulson, Motortech, Glenorchy
Jet Unit: Hamilton 212 Series
Capacity: 5 Passengers (+ Driver)
Wild Rivers Jet 2
Interestingly, this boat was built initially for a short-lived venture
on the Murray River at Mannum in South Australia.
Hull: Hamilton 73 "Low Deck"
Builder: Kim Doble, "Marine Jets" Adelaide
Length: 5.1 Metres
Engine: 350 Cid Chevrolet
Jet Unit: Hamilton 773 Series
Capacity: 5 Passengers (+ Driver)
Wild Rivers Jet 3
The flagship of the fleet. A very capable boat when the water is rough
enough to prevent the smaller boats from operating. Surprisingly nimble
and has a great turn of speed.
Hull: Custom built aluminium
Designer: Michael Hunn
Builder: Steve Crombie, Shipwright
Length: 5.9 Metres
Engine: Kodiak ZZ3/350 Chevrolet
Jet Unit: Hamilton 212 Series
Capacity: 10 Passengers (+ Driver)