SMOKY MOUNTAIN JETBOAT BUILDING LLC ANNOUNCES

Customized 12 passenger single engine and 24 Passenger twin-engine boats available
AND purchasers have the opportunity to operate a Jet Boat Rides business!

Imagine being one of the first in your region to offer the newest commercial water sport – Jet Boating. Established in New Zealand, for over 30 years, jet boating has proven to be a safe and profitable venture. Smoky Mountain Jet Boats is proud to have teamed up with one of the premier operators and designers to bring this exciting technology to the U.S.

These state-of-the-art aluminum boats, ride like a jet ski on the surface of the water. With only four inches of draft they have the unique ability to do a Hamilton spin – a flat spin within the boats own length. The maneuverability of these craft is a special feature and unmatched by any other design
The ride is a combination adrenaline buzz of white-water rafting with Nascar® racing. The New Zealand style of driving ensures passengers have a safe thrilling ride – and best of all – it’s suitable for all ages.

Purchase of our Coast Guard approved boats includes advice on logistics, customer service and merchandizing.

ADVANTAGES OF OWNING A JETBOAT RIDE BUSINESS:

• Boats have a Certificate of Inspection issued by the USCG and approved for operation in the U.S.
• Jet boats are trailerable – business can move to a variety of locations.
• Business is easy to run. Reasonable costs to establish the business.
• Year-round opportunity (depending on locale).
• Small staffing needs
• Quick start-up time.
• Training, computer set-up, business operational details, and marketing techniques are available.
• Other profit-making items easily added (photos, snacks, drinks, t-shirts, cameras, souvenirs).

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

12 person tour boat details:

These trailerable 18.5 ft. boats hold 11 passengers plus a captain.
Powered with Marine Power 496-cubic inch or a 6.2 KEM equipment gas engine coupled to the reliable Hamilton 212 Jet unit or a DOEN 100G
The 12-degree variable bottom hull has a robust .375-inch thick center ski of low maintenance marine grade aluminum and .190-inch thick sides to provide years of reliable service and thrilling rides.

The single engine 12 person boat with a Chevy big block 496 burns about 12 to 16 gallons an hour
The 56-gallon fuel tanks supply an operating time of approximately 4 hours.
(80 passengers)

Insurance:  we recommend Charter Lake Marine – they are very knowledgeable and an A rated company. www.CharterlakesMarine.com.  The annual cost is around $5000.

The boats are for use on navigable waters under Coast Guard jurisdiction: the COI
(Certificate of Inspection) issued is for rivers, lakes, bays, and sounds – partially
protected waters – for voyages of 30 minutes or less, with 12 passengers including crew, and with waves of less than 3.28 feet.   For more information on Regulation check out our USCG PAGE

We are currently in the design phase of our 24-person boat.  We will have plan approval for construction in early 2010.

Some of the advantages of the bigger boat

Lower cost per seat – higher per hour revenue stream

Minimal increase of fuel consumption with double the capacity

Wide range of choices of engine jet unit combinations

More versatile operating conditions with a Near Coastal designation

A 25-ton Master’s License is required.

Patterned after the highest standards of the industry in New Zealand, an operations and training manual that includes maintenance logs (Daily, 25-hour, 100-hour), and a
critical path of parts replacements is provided.
An exclusive agreement for your area is available.

Ordering

It takes 3 months for us to build a boat including USCG inspections.  Generally customers should allow 4 to 6 months before delivery to avoid any delays.  A deposit will guarantee you a productions spot and delivery date.