Our Fleet
Our fleet of JetBoats has been built and maintained by the team at Jet Boat Base under the leadership of Bruce Norris, himself an accomplished jet boater and commercial jet boat industry stalwart.
Our boats are leaders in design, safety, reliability and presentation are possibly the youngest fleet in New Zealand.
In addition we own the only commercial American style AirBoat in New Zealand, providing a unique experience of skimming over the shingle stones of the Waimakariri.
ALP 2
Specifications:
Hull: Rapid Runner C730 - 7.3 metre aluminium construction with bisloy steel keel plate for added strength in the rocky conditions found in the canyon
Engines: 2 x Lexus V8 petrol 4.3 litre vvti
Jets: 2 x Hamilton HJ212 waterjets
Passengers: 18 - 20
ALP 3
Specifications:
Hull: Rapid Runner C500 - 5 metre aluminium construction with bisaloy steel keel for added protection. Currently under a full scale rebuild and upgrade - on the water in September 2026!
Engines: 1 x Lexus V8 petrol 4.3 litre vvti
Jets: 1 x Hamilton HJ212 waterjet
Passengers: 6 - 8
ALP 6
Specifications:
Hull: Rapid Runner / Cobra C730 - 7.3 metre aluminium construction with bisloy steel plate for added strength in the rocky conditions found in the canyon
Engines: 2 x Lexus V8 petrol 4.3 litre vvti
Jets: 2 x Hamilton HJ212 waterjets
Passengers: 18 - 20
ALP 8
Specificaltions:
Hull: Rapid Runner C730WB, (wide body) - 7.3 metre aluminium construction with bisloy steel keel plate for added strength in the rocky conditions found in the canyon
Engines: 2 x Lexus V8 petrol 4.3 litre vvti
Jets: 2 x Hamilton HJ214 waterjets
Passengers: 18 - 20
Air Force 2
Specifications:
Hull: 16ft 'Blade Runner' - aluminium construction with Wetlander Slick Bottom Coating for sliding over shingle in shallow water.
Rig: All stainless steel
Engine: Chevrolet LS 415 cubic inch - Holley Mid rise injection
(Horsepower - 600 hp / Torque 600 ft-pds)
Reduction Drive: 2:1 reduction kevlar belt drive
Propeller: 3 x blade 83" Whirlwind
Passengers: 7