Shuttle Craft

[383cross]

Anyone have any experience with these, I recently was presented with a chance to purchase one and while it's an interesting concept which would really fit my watersports needs I havent heard anything good or bad about them? Anyone?

 

[arks]

Re: Shuttle Craft

No personal experience, but I've researched them. Here's what I've learned:

- they will hold more people than the PWC alone.
- the PWC must work extremely hard to get a Shuttlecraft on plane.
- the Shuttlecraft does not like rough conditions.
- they seem to work best when used only as a method to get a crowd from the dock to an anchoring spot, then unhooking the PWC, using the Shuttlecraft as a "homebase".
- if not adjusted properly, the PWC can be damaged when docked inside a Shuttlecraft.

IMO, they're not worth the money new, but might be worthy if one can be had for next to nothing. Again, just my opinion (with 30 years boating experience).

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Shuttle Craft

imho, they are over rated, over priced. you can do the same thing, with 4 oil drums, some 2x4's and plywood. boom box, umbrella and lawn chairs. then you tow it out.

 

[Jeff Walkowiak]

Re: Shuttle Craft

funny because I was asked about those once,, the person was going to purchase one for 2500 to bring camping gear out on an island with his p w c,, my advice was buy a 14 foot aluminum v hull boat used for about 500 bucks load your gear in it and and tow the boat with the p w c.

 

[383cross]

Re: Shuttle Craft

Thanks guys, I think i'll pass on it then.

 

[ajfalken]

Re: Shuttle Craft

Does anyone know where I can get replacement seats for a 1996 Shuttlecraft Jet Sport and an Instruction Manual. Recently got a very good price on one that needs a bit of work but after it's done will be great fun.