Uddstrom Boats
The Terrier Jetboat is a Glass Reinforced Plastic Hybrid composite Jet boat.
Length: 4.350m Beam: 1.800m Dead Rise: 15°. The Terrier’s best aptitude is it’s ability to navigate very shallow water at slow speed. The gull wing shaped bottom with no strakes to damage gives this boat a very soft ride without compromising it’s terrific shallow water capability.
The bottom of the Terrier is constructed with a Vinyl ester Resin and ceramic, this making the bottom considerably stronger and giving great resilience to impact and elongation. The ceramic adding to the wear resistance.
The Terrier Jet is a huge improvement in strength compared to the way fibreglass jetboats had been manufactured in the past.
Available direct from the factory as Hull and Deck package.
Vinyl-ester bottom impact area & standard deck, from NZ$ 14,750.00 Incl.
Prices include, Engine bearers, floor and two seat bases all flow-coated inside,
ready to be fitted out.
Available in a wide range of colours.
Two Terrier Jets on the Waimakariri River, opposite the Bealey
Below, Spraying up Terrier Hull.
Below, Terrier on the Grey River
The Terrier Jetboat
Manta Turbo-craft 500C – 5m
Manta Sport 350 3.5m Jet
Priced from $10,000
Manta Sport 350 Outboard – 3.5m
Priced from $7,000
Complete (Customer supplied engine) from $10,000.00 this includes trailer.
with 15hp Parsun motor and Trailer from $12,500.00
Beam, 1.6 m. Width from Chine to Chine at transom 1.3 m.
V at transom 10
and the 500 Sports – 5m
Manta Independent review can be seen here
https://www.tradeaboat.co.nz/reviews/0603/turbocraft-runabout-x-16-and-cuddy-cabin-c-16
350 Sport now available as a Jetboat
350 Sport Jet has evolved from a newly developed high impact Vinyl ester resin. Price depends your configuration.
Report from the owner on the 350 Sport above, which is fitted with a Yamaha 180hp engine, handles extremely well and has exceeded 100 kmh on his GPS.
4 m 4.5m & 5m Impala Jetboat now available to order.
A classic kiwi favorite meets the latest in composite technologies — now built with a vinyl ester Hybrid resin bottom planning area for superior strength and durability. This upgrade means a tougher, more impact-resistant hull where it counts — no more weak points like older polyester-based hulls.
✔️ Stronger bottom for rugged river use
✔️ Better resistance to cracking and water absorption
✔️ Improved longevity, performance and greater elongation performance.
Perfect for serious jetboaters looking for reliability and strength in demanding conditions.
Photo supplied.
Advantages of a Vinyl ester Hybrid resin bottom planning area.
The Elongation Factor: Standard fibreglass boats historically used cheap polyester resin, which is rigid and can crack on impact. Vinyl ester resin sits chemically between polyester and pure epoxy. It features an exceptionally high elongation rate and cross-linked strength.
Energy Absorption: When a vinyl ester hull scrapes a gravel bar or hits a minor river obstacle, the laminate flexes slightly to absorb and dissipate the energy before bouncing back into shape. Aluminium, by comparison, permanently dents, which instantly deforms the hull line and ruins the boat’s clean hydrodynamic tracking.
The Noise Factor: Aluminium hulls act like an acoustic drum, magnifying the engine noise, jet pump whine, and the slap of every wave directly into the boat.
The Vinyl Ester Shield: The dense, cross-linked composite structure of vinyl ester naturally absorbs high-frequency vibrations and noise. This results in a fatigue-free, premium ride where passengers can actually have a conversation while running down the river