Thunderjet Boats

Thunder Jet New website soon!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 14:46:00 +0000

We are happy to say that we are just a couple of weeks away from the launch of our new website!
This website will be completely renovated for the 2014 model year.
It will feature an entirely new look, the most updated information on our boat lines, and a completely custom build-a-boat section.
Lots more features to make the site much more interactive and mobile device friendly. Below are a few previews of the model page, specs page, and build-a-boat page. Look for it to go live soon!

Thunder Jet 2014 models available!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 15:06:00 +0000

New 2014 Thunder Jet models are coming off the production line!
We have implemented a host of changes for 2014 and quite a few new options are available as well.
A few of the new things you will see:

A progressive V hull on all offshore models which will include the Luxor OS/Chinook, Alexis OS/Tyee, and the TJ Pilot. Dealers and customers will see a dramatic increase in the smoothness and dryness of ride on these models.
All models will come standard with courtesy lights under the dash and near the transom.
By popular request we have designed a detachable bow ladder which will be available with all models.
All jet boats will now have an optional welded on pump guard designed to add further protection to your pump.
All jet boats will come standard with an all welded galvanized Gateway trailer. All outboard models will still come standard with an EZ loader trailer with an optional Gateway upgrade.
The V182 Eco will become a V186 Eco and will be 18’6” in length. New options for this model will include a ‘saddle cut’ style transom splash well and under floor storage between the driver and passenger seat.
The 185 Explorer/Hawk XL model will now feature a painted windshield and dash and sound deadening felt on the sidewalls. Zolatone will still be available as an option. Also optional now on this model will be a half hard top and all accessories which are available with the hard top.
The TJ Pilot hull will also come standard with the progressive 18 degree V. This model is also undergoing a complete facelift to make it more streamlined and sleek to appeal to a wider range of buyers. This will also boast a larger V berth and ergonomic styling. New options for this model will include portholes for the V-berth, transom corner steering station, and a larger fuel tank. The first of these will come off the line in the fall. Engineered renderings are available immediately to any interested dealers and customers.

These are just a few of the changes for 2014. For a complete run down on 2014 models please contact a local dealer today!

New Thunder Jet Dealer location

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:08:00 +0000

River City Marine Abbotsford

Thunder Jet is pleased to announce that River City Marine has opened a 2^nd location in Abbotsford BC.

Address: #102-2342 Windsor Street

Abbotsford BC, V2T 6H8

Ph. 604-852-8599

They will be carrying a full line of Thunder Jet boats along with a fully stocked service department and certified Marine Technician.

River City Marine offers a high level of service with Yamaha Outboards, Kodiak Marine engines, American Turbine Jet and Hamilton Jet.

John and his staff would like to welcome all the Lower Mainland Thunder Jet customers and invite them to stop by for a visit and see what’s new.

2013 THUNDER JET BOAT SHOW SCHEDULES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:55:00 +0000

Portland Boat Show - Jan 9 - 13

· Sigler's Marine - http://www.siglersmarine.com/

· O'Laughlins Trade Show - http://www.otshows.com/

Seattle Boat Show - Jan 25 - Feb 3

· Master Marine - http://www.mastermarine.com

· Marine Source.com - http://marinesource.com/boat_shows/seattle_boat_show.html

· Seattle Boat Show - http://www.seattleboatshow.com

Spokane Boat Show - Feb 1 - 9

· Traveland Rv and Marine - http://www.travelandrvmarine.com

· Spokane Boat Show - http://www.spokaneboatshow.com

Portland Sportsman Show - Feb 6 - 10

· Sigler's Marine - http://www.siglersmarine.com

· Pacific Northwest Sportsman Show - http://www.thesportshows.com

Vancouver Boat Show - Feb 7-11

· Sherwood Marine Centre - http://www.sherwoodmarine.com

· Tournament Boats - http://www.tournamentboats.com

· Vancouver Boat Show - http://www.vancouverboatshow.ca

Calgary Boat Show - Feb 7 - 10

· Jones Boys Boats - http://www.jonesboysboats.com

· Calgary Boat and Sportsmen Show - http://www.calgaryboatandsportshow.ca

Boise Boat Show - Feb 7 - 10

· Idaho Water Sports - http://www.idahowatersports.com

· Treasure Valley Boat Show - http://www.eventcrazy.com/Boise-ID/events/details/14701-Treasure-Valley-Boat-Show

Salt Lake City Boat Show - Feb 7 - 10

· Park-A-Way Rv and Marine - http://www.parkaway.com

· Utah Boat Show - http://marinesource.com/boat_shows/utah_boat_show.html

Victoria Boat Show - Feb 22 - 24

· Sherwood Marine Centre - http://www.sherwoodmarine.com

· Victoria Boat and Fishing Show - http://www.canwestproductions.com/Home-Boat-Show

BC Boat & Sportsman Show - Mar 1 - 3

· Tournament Boats - http://www.tournamentboats.com/

· BC Boat & Sportsmen's Show - http://marinesource.com/boat_shows/bc-boat-and-sportsmens-show.html

Red Deer Sportsman & Outdoor Show - Mar 1-3

· Cars Rv & Marine - http://www.carsrvmarine.ca/

· Red Deer Sportsman & Outdoor Show -http://www.reddeersportsmanshow.com/index.html

Kamloops Boat Show - Mar 8 - 10

· River City Marine - http://rivercitymarineservices.com/

· Kamloops Boat Show - http://www.kamloopsboatshow.com/

Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen's Show - Mar 14 - 17

· Cars Rv and Marine - http://www.carsrvmarine.ca/

· Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen's Show - http://www.edmontonboatandsportshow.ca/

Reno Boat Show - Apr 5 - 7

· Winkel Family Automotive - http://www.winkelfamilyautoandmarine.com/

· Marine Source.com - http://marinesource.com/boat_shows/reno-boat-sport-and-rv-show.html

· Lockett Shows - http://www.lockettshows.com/reno-boat-recreation-show/

Grande Prairie - TBA

· Red Line Powercraft - http://www.red-linepowercraft.com/

Prince George - TBA

· Cycle North - http://cyclenorth.com/

White Horse - TBA

· Yukon Yamaha - http://www.yukonyamaha.com/

Kelowna on the Water Boat Show - TBI

· River City Marine - http://www.rivercitymarine.net/

Thunder Jet Boat Fishing Seats

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:28:00 +0000

THUNDER JET FISHING SEATS

Custom Thunder Jet seats available, been wanting a new look, retrofiting your current boat, or just need to replace one seat. These are high quality durable seats at a great price, we have options for dark or light colors, and even color match upon request. Our Seats start out at $419.00 and go up from there depending on options, colors, and if you need new mounting hardware or not...

Just give us a call down here at Thunder Jet at 509-769-2142 ext 214 and we will get you seat needs taken care of today!!!

Thunder Jet and Master Marine

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:21:00 +0000

Thunder Jet Boats is proud to announce the addition of a new dealer to it's already fine network of dealers throughout the Northwest and Canada, Master Marine Services of Mt. Vernon, WA.

Conveniently located and easy to find right off Interstate 5, Master Marine will carry Thunder Jet's full line of outboard boats available with either Mercury, Yamaha, or Suzuki power. Master Marine has an award winning service department and will be able to take care of all of your parts and service needs for your new or used Thunder Jet Boat.

New inventory will be arriving within just a few weeks however the Master Marine sales staff is equipped to handle of of your questions regarding Thunder Jet Boats immediately. They will have a large display at the Seattle Boat Show from Friday January 25th through Sunday February 3rd. Be sure to see them there or visit the storefront at:

Address:

333 E. Blackburn Road, Suite C,
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Phone:

Local: (360) 336-2176
Toll Free: (800) 838-2176

Thunder Jet's amazing SolidWorks renderings!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:26:00 +0000

Thunder Jet has been utilizing state of the art rendering technology to assist with concept design for new models as well as modifying existing models with new features and changes to standard designs. SolidWorks allows a user to design in a 3d environment and test new designs and features prior to actually building a prototype. This amazing software helps us to test viability without the painstaking process of trial and error. Our resident designer, Wei Gang 'Damon' Kuo, has put together numerous 3d models which have enhanced productivity and allowed our fabrication team to visualize new products before putting them into production.

Below are a few fine examples of his work.

Keep an eye out in the near future for rendering of new 2013 models and changes!

Aft view of the Thunder Jet Alexis Classic nicely equipped with real teak synthetic decking

Thunder Jet Alexis Classic model outfitted and ready to fish. This model features our new real teak synthetic rear decking

Thunder Jet Alexis Offshore model with full hard top and Alaskan bulkhead. This rendering features the new walk-thru transom door and diamond seagalze bulkhead door

Thunder Jet Luxor Offshore model with lots of bells and whistles!

Thunder Jet Luxor with top up

Thunder Jet Luxor model with matching interior and wakeboard tower

Thunder Jet shipping to Siberia!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:26:00 +0000

Thunder Jet is proud to announce another shipment leaving to go to our Russian clients located in the Republic of Khakassia.
We loaded three boats, two BullDog models and one 176 Eco Jet model into a 40' high cube container.
These boats are specially modified with removable windshields to fit snugly into the overseas shipping container. All of the trailers were disassembled and a custom rack built within the container to stack one boat over the top of the other two.

The three boats disassembled and ready to be loaded into the container

Loading the first of three boats!

First boat secured and second boat coming into the container. A tight squeeze!

Two boats in - only one to go...

The Eco Jet in the air and ready to load

Strapped down and ready for the long voyage overseas!

New Thunder Jet to Patrol in Livingston, MT

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:38:00 +0000

The Park County Sheriff Department in Livingston, Montana just took delivery of their new 20' Thunder Jet Denali!
Corporal Gregg Todd and his colleagues arrived in Clarkston to take delivery of their new patrol boat and were extremely excited to take delivery of their new jet boat.
"We are working with old equipment and this new boat will help make our jobs easier and make the river a much safer place to be" Says Corporal Todd on receipt of their new boat.

Park County Personnel Hooking up to their new patrol vessel

The 20' Denali model was built specially to patrol the extreme shallow waters of the Yellowstone River in and around Livingston, MT. The boat is equipped with the modern new bottom coating, K-5, from Specialty Products, which was originally designed for use in miltary applications for blast mitigation. However, due to the polyurea's very slick properties, it makes an ideal bottom coating for aluminum boats which are used in very shallow areas as it allows the boat to slide over submerged obstacles very easily.

Launching the new patrol boat at Clarkston, WA

This specially designed vessel is equipped with police flashers, siren, and hailer as well as a side entry door for easy retrieval of persons during search and rescue operations. With a full enclosure and heater this boat will patrol year round and set up with the Vortec 325hp 350PFi and Amercian Turbine SD309 jet pump this boat hits speeds well in excess of 50mph and will be sure to accomplish it's patrol and rescue missions in a swift and efficient manner. Look for it out on the Yellowstone this spring!

Perfect for extreme shallow water operation and easily capable of handling 6-8 persons

Extremely tight handling and quick planing make this the perfect patrol vessel

New Electrofishing boat for University Of Saskatchewan!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:38:00 +0000

Thunder Jet is proud to announce delivery of a 20' Landing Craft to the University of Saskatchewan!

Toxicology Department at University of Saskatchewan

Initiated in late 2011, the project for the University of Saskatchewan requires and extrememly durable and versatile boat for a variety of projects. Some of these projects include monitoring toxicity levels in surrounding fish populations in order to gain a better understanding of toxins being introduced into the environment. This is the ideal vessel for setting up with electrofishing booms in order to tag and monitor fish in local waterways.

Landing craft under construction in Thunder Jet's rigging facility

Working closely with Associate Professor and Research Scientist, Markus Hecker, Thunder Jet was able to produce a boat to specifically meet the department's needs. Powered by a Vortec 350PFi and American Turbine SD203 the boat has plenty of power to haul the large payload of fish and equipment the boat will regularly carry. Also equipped with navigational electronics, locking storage areas, and a cozy heated cabin the boat will be ideal for the University's needs.

Markus Hecker, Ph.D.

Dr. Hecker arrived recently to tour the Thunder Jet facilities, get a great education on the workings of his new boat, and take the boat on it's maiden voyage deep into the Hell's Canyon. He was very impressed and will very soon be putting the boat through it's paces on the waterways of Saskatchewan!

Heading deep into Hell's Canyon with the Wallowa mountain range in the background

Dr. Hecker at the helm!

20' Thunder Jet Landing craft parked just above the Salmon River inlet

Thunder Jet ships to Yellowknife!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:07:00 +0000

Thunder Jet is proud to announce our first shipment of boats heading up to Yellowknife, NWT, to one of our newest dealers, Yellowknife Motors www.yellowknifemotors.com .
This past weekend a load of three boats, two Eco series outboards and a Falcon, were loaded on to the flatbed trailer of Wayne Tippett, owner of Tippett Transport out of Clarkston, WA. The boats are fully loaded with Mercury power, Cannon downriggers, Standard Horizon GPS, and a host of other bells and whistles.

Two 5,700 # forklifts and many straps required!

Setting up the boats piggy back style we were able to load all three on to Tippett's 50' trailer.
Everything went extremely smooth and within a few hours all three were loaded up and ready to roll. Mr. Tippett arrived with the boats Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012, safe and sound and was officially tickled after his first adventure ice road trucking!

A long and dangerous trek through some of the world's harshest terrain

Making the trek with his partner, Roy Mainwaring, Wayne and Roy were able to make the drive in just over two days one way and delivered the inventory successfully to Yellowknife Motors.
The three boats will be available for immediate sale - for more information contact Greg Boucher at Yellowknife Motors at 867-766-5000 or visit their request a quote page at http://www.yellowknifemotors.com/ContactUs .
Thunder Jet is very excited to have Mr. Boucher and Yellowknife Motors aboard as a new dealer and look forward to many years of business with them in the Northwest Territories!

Adding the final touches to the load and getting ready to hit the road!

Thunder Jet Bench Seat Blowout!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:07:00 +0000

It's that time of the year! Time to get that boat out of storage and get it ready for some fun. And of course time to make those upgrades you've been waiting to do all winter. If you're looking to replace that old worn out upholstery Thunder Jet has just the deal for you!
We are blowing out our inventory of bench seating.
We have bench seat backs and bottoms as well as battery box cushions and doghouse cushions in a wide variety of sizes and colors.
Most are selling for 50-75% off retail value. For instance the bench seat bottoms sell for $90 and the backs for $80 so a full set would run $170 - over half off the normal cost.

Simply give us a call at 509-769-2142 ext214 or 216 and we can get you set up with a new set of bench seats today.

Thunder Jet 185 Explorer new for 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:50:00 +0000

New for 2012 Thunder Jet is introducing the 185 Explorer!

With a fantastic feature set which will please everyone from the casual pleasure boater to the die hard angler the Explorer boasts one of the best standard feature sets of any 18′ model in the industry. A nice, wide 6′ .190 bottom gives this craft unmatched stability and the offshore style mounting system provides a huge amount of room for fishing, hunting, and plenty of gear. Tall sides and a wide beam mean great security for the family and a 48 gallon standard tank means plenty of trips with very few fill ups! Easy on the budget and definitely easy on the eyes the explorer is sure to make a big splash in the 18′ market.

WA Department of Fish and Wildlife takes delivery

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:45:00 +0000

This Monday the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife took delivery of their new 20′ research vessel. Based upon the design of the popular Denali model this boat has a 5 degree bottom and 200hp Mercury outboard jet. Outfitted for setting up fish nets this vessel boasts a tremendous amount of deck space and storage ”Which will be perfect for stowing nets and totes full of fish” say Todd Hillson of the Fish and Wildlife Department. He was accompanied by his partner, Mike Brown, who put the boat through it’s paces at the Umatilla boat launch just below McNary Dam on the Columbia River.

The vessel will be used primarily for setting nets to track fish between the Bonneville Dam and the mouth of the Columbia River.