August 13th 2012.
By Lenny Rudow

Hunt Harrier 36 Jet Drive Boat Test Notes

Notes for the shallow draft jet version of the Hunt Harrier 36

Watch the Hunt Harrier 36 Jet Drive: Video Boat Review

Filming was possible even on a rainy day, on the protected helm deck.

Overview
Build a highly customizable pocket-yacht that’s available with three different power options, including traditional inboards, IPS drives, and in this boat, jet drives.

Concept

  • Couple the classic Ray Hunt designed deep-v hull with modern power systems.
  • Allow the owner to arrange and accessorize the boat as they desire.Hunt Harrier 36 Jet performance data

Construction

  • Vacuum-bagged and cored hull and deck.
  • Trimmed as desired, with teak or stainless-steel accents.
  • Twin diesels are coupled to Hamilton jet drives

Performance

  • 1.1 miles to the gallon at a cruise in the upper 20’s means the jets are less efficient and offer less speed at cruise.
  • Our test boat broke 40 knots at WOT, which is the fastest top-end any of these rigs can offer.
  • Jet drive speeds jump significantly at the high end of RPM.

Handling

  • Jet drives can make the boat dance on a dime, both at dockside and when underway at high speeds.
  • There’s a learning curve, with jets. It may take you some time and experience to become comfortable handling this rig.Hunt Harrier 36 Jet specifications

Features

  • Jets allow for minimal draft, reducing it from 3’0” to 1’10”.
  • High level of customization in the bridgedeck arrangement and trim level. You can also get the boat with or without a full hard-top.
  • Gotta love that Ray Hunt deep-v hull—it handles waves like a boat with several more feet of LOA.


About the author:

Lenny Rudow

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Lenny Rudow is Senior Editor for Dominion Marine Media, including Boats.com and Yachtworld.com. With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, he has contributed to publications including Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World, Saltwater Sportsman, Texas Fish & Game, and many others. Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design who has won 28 BWI and OWAA writing awards.
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This feature was posted on Monday, August 13th, 2012 at 10:00 am and is filed under Boat Test Notes, Jet Boat.

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