Spec plate typical; models vary
- Length overall
- 9–13 ft
- Usually aboard
- 1–3 people
- Drive
- Inboard water jet
- Draft
- Shallow
- Where it lives
- Trailer at home
- Towing
- Light trailer: many cars and small SUVs
- Skill to start
- Some practice first
- Upkeep
- Moderate
Always go by the boat's own capacity plate and the builder's numbers. Towing classes are rough guides: check your vehicle's rated towing capacity.
Waters
- Ponds, small lakes and riversMade for it
- Big lakes, bays and soundsFair weather, with care
- Open ocean beyond the coastNot for it
Good at
- Small, light trailer
- Fast fun and easy to launch
- Can pull a tube (with a spotter aboard)
Think twice
- Jet steering needs thrust: learn how yours turns off the throttle
- Many states set a minimum age and require boater education: check yours
- You will get wet
Ask before you buy or rent
- Engine hours (most have a gauge)?
- Has it been flushed after salt water?
- Any hull cracks or a damaged intake grate?
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