I bought my first jet boat in 1997. A roughneck, it has served me well, now looking for another and considering a Sea Ark 16′ with a 75/55 Johnson. There are a couple of issues for me with the Sea Ark and the Roughneck. They place both the center and side console behind the center. “Aft of midships” as my navy friend says. I run a shallow river and want the console forward. My dealer tell’s me he can’t move move the Center console forward but can put the side up against the forward deck and this will be my choice.
The 60″ bottom on the Sea Ark is a plus and the tunnel for me is the only way. Just be sure you get the Jet tunnel not the one designed for props.
Looking at the boats shown on Sea Arks website and brochure my reaction is a one man boat. It needs some modifications for a passenger. I want two side by side seats behind the side console. Also as I see it the boat lacks storage so will need to add a lockable storage box. A lockable rod box would be nice. If you are looking at something 18′ or larger these issues are easier to accomodate.
I do see the brochure for the Sea Ark states a lifetime warranty against punctures. Sounds great but I still wonder what the catch is.

Good luck!
Bill ([email protected])

What a shame… I keep my boat in the water in front of my house, went years without a problem. Two years age we lost everything that wasn’t bolted down.
You have probably checked but if you didn’t look into your homeowners or renters insurance policy unless of course you have a special boat policy. Good luck!

Thanks, I appreciate any info…

Thanks Muskytrap,

I will look into River-pro. Never really considered an inboard jet. I thought there would be problem clearing the intake after sucking up debris, weeds, leaves etc.
FYI here’s the website of the Snyded. I understand there has been a change in hull design since the site was designed.

http://www.snyderboats.com/references.htm