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Older Hamilton Jet Boat Models


With 50 years of building jet boats behind it, hundreds of older Hamilton jet boats still ply the rivers and lakes of New Zealand and many other countries.

Below is a list of some of the older Hamilton Jet Boat models with a description and basic specifications. Once you have identified your jet boat, enter the details of the vessel and a description of the parts required in the relevant section of the enquiry form, and send along with your contact details.

HamiltonJet NZ will assess the availability of requested spare parts then contact you with price and delivery details.

NOTE: boat details supplied here is based on the best available information.  If you have further information about any of the jet boat models listed here we would appreciate your input.

 

Jet 20

HamiltonJet's smallest production boat, the Jet 20 got a bit of a reputation for its ability to go just about anywhere.  About 170 built between 1970 and 1980.

Length: 12' 6" (3.81 metres)
Beam: 5' 7" (1.70 metres)
Deadrise: 8 degrees
Engine Options: 80hp to 100hp
Propulsion: Hamilton single stage jet
Construction: Fibreglass hull & deck


 
 

Jet 30

HamiltonJet's first production boat with 174 built from 1960 - 1969.  

Length: 13' 8" (4.16 metres)
Deadrise: 8 degrees
Engine Options: 80hp to 130hp
Propulsion: Hamilton single or two stage jet
Construction: Fibreglass hull & fibreglass or ply deck

 

 

Jet 30 MKII

While it doesn't have a lot in common with the 30 MKI, the MKII proved popular as an adventure boat.  Slalom chine had mixed effect and was often filled in to increase planing area.  Developed by George Davison, the effective foldback windscreen was apparently modelled on how he wore his cap!  81 built from 1975 - 1980.

Length: 13' 2" (4.01 metres)
Beam: 5' 10" (1.78 metres)
Deadrise: 10 degrees
Engine Options: 80hp to 130hp
Propulsion: Hamilton single or two stage jet
Construction: Fibreglass hull & deck

 

   

Jet 32 & Jet 33

 

The Jet 32 is probably the most popular and well known of all jet boats, with 300 MKIs and 162 MKIIs built between 1969 and 1977.  The Jet 33 is a sea-going version of the 32 with a deep V hull.

Length: 14' 0" (4.27 metres)
Beam: 6' 4" (1.93 metres)
Deadrise:   Jet 32 - 11 degrees
                    Jet 33 - 20 degrees
Engine Options: 80hp to 130hp
Propulsion: Hamilton single or two stage jet
Construction: Fibreglass hull & deck

 

 
 

Jet 140S / 140M

Later version of the Jet 32 built from 1977 to the mid 1980s.
"S" stands for shallow draft
"M" stands for metal (steel) hull

Length: 14' 0" (4.27 metres)
Beam: 6' 4" (1.93 metres)
Deadrise: Jet 140S - 10.5 degrees
               Jet 140M - 15.5 degrees
Construction: Jet 140S - Fibreglass hull and deck
                    Jet 140M - Steel hull, fibreglass deck

 

Jet 41 and Jet 42

The Jet 41 is a large bottomed, roomy river boat, with over 115 units built from 1964 to 1971.  The 42 was slightly shorter with rounded sides at the transom and was based on a Figlass hull more suited to deep water.  30 built from 1965 to 1969.

Length: Jet 41 = 15' (4.57 metres)
             Jet 42 = 14'6" (4.42 meters)
Deadrise: 8 degrees (basic)
Construction: Fibreglass hull & ply or fibreglass ordeck

 

Jet 52 & Jet 53

With a 15 degree deadrise the Jet 52 was a multi-purpose boat with a semi-cabin soft-top option.  Built from 1968 to the mid 1980s. 240 of the MK1 versions sold before a new deck was developed for a MKII version, of which 73 were sold. 

The Jet 53 first appeared in 1971 with a deeper V and semi and full cabin options.  A total of 330 built.

Length: 15' 11" (4.85 metres)
Beam: 6' 10" (2.08 metres)
Deadrise:   Jet 52 - 15 degrees
                    Jet 53 - 20 degrees
Engine Options: 130hp to 250hp
Propulsion: Hamilton two or three stage jet
Construction: Fibreglass hull & deck

  





 

 

Jet 73 Sports

This boat won a design award for its sporty styling - including wrap-around windscreen and sleek hull lines.  The popular Mexico version offered a low profile deck.  100 built from 1973 to mid 1980s.

Length: 17' 0" (5.18 metres)
Beam: 6' 10" (2.08 metres)
Deadrise:   22.5 degrees
Engine Options: 200hp to 250hp
Propulsion: Hamilton three stage jet
Construction: Fibreglass hull & deck

 

 

 

Jet 83

A timeless classic boat that remains popular today.  Available as a runabout or cabin cruiser.  Could also be configured for a range of work duties such as rescue, ambulance and water taxi services.

Length: 18' 4" (5.59 metres)
Beam: 7' 9" (2.36 metres)
Deadrise: 20 degrees
Engine Options: 130hp to 250hp
Propulsion: Hamilton three stage jet
Construction: Fibreglass hull & deck

 

 

Jet 190 Cabin Cruiser

A larger version of the Jet 83 and able to be fitted out for use as a fishing dory and passenger operations.

Length: 19' 2" (5.80 metres)
Beam: 7' 9" (2.40 metres)
Deadrise: 20 degrees
Construction: Fibreglass hull & deck

 

 

 

Jet 210

Advertising of the time calls this a "supurb blue water boat" with full overnight facilities and options including a gallery and separate toilet.  Unfortunately the moulds for the 210 were destroyed else we may see many more of them around today.

Length: 21' 0" (6.40 metres)
Beam: 8' 2" (2.50 metres)
Deadrise: 20 degrees
Engine Options: 200hp to 350hp
Propulsion: Hamilton three stage or 1031 jet
Construction: Fibreglass hull & deck

 

Other Hamilton Jet boats not listed above include (with basic specs, years of manufacture and number built)...

  • Jet 31 - 12'6" full glass boat with 20 degree deadrise.  Mould also used to make Marborough Dart outboard boat.  1967 - 1971.  108+ built
  • Jet 43 - 15' round bottom boat designed by Jack Cropp.  1966 - 1967.  Only five built
  • Jet 50 - 16' with 8 degree deadrise.  Rare early Hamilton boat.  No date or build numbers available
  • Jet 51 - 16' with 8 degree deadrise and ply deck. Big bottomed river boat.  1962 - 1966.  26 built