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AK XL Sportjet

AK XL Sportjet

AK XL Sportjet

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Wooldridge Boats, based in Seattle, WA, has a long history of building boats and collaborating with experienced boaters to enhance their designs. The AK XL Sportjet is a result of such collaborations, particularly with a boater known for his expertise in Sportjets.

Customer Testimonial
A customer, TJM, who is an experienced boater, purchased the first Wooldridge AK XL with a Sportjet. He praised the boat for its superior performance, handling, and design. Key highlights from his testimonial include:
  • Weight Hauling: The boat can haul more weight than competitors, attributed to its hull design.
  • Handling: Exceptional handling with no comparison to other sport jets.
  • Shallow Water Running: Capable of running in shallow waters as effectively as any other sport jet.
  • Cavitation: Experiences less cavitation due to the absence of a tunnel.
  • Noise: Quieter than other sport jets, confirmed by decibel meter tests.
  • Fit and Finish: Solid construction contributing to lower noise levels.
  • Ride Quality: Smoother ride compared to other sport jets.
  • Visibility: Improved visibility without the need to stand up.
  • Price: Competitive pricing offering more value for money.
  • Getting Unstuck: Easier to maneuver when stuck due to design features.
  • Porpoising: Does not porpoise like other sport jets.
  • Room: More interior space due to a wider design and smaller dog house.
  • Slow Speed Ability: Capable of running slower than other sport jets.
  • Customer Service: Excellent customer service, among the best in the industry.

Specifications
The Wooldridge Alaskan XL Sportjet is available in 20' and 23' lengths with various configurations such as aft helm, sedan, and open console. Key specifications include:
  • Length: 17' to 23'
  • Beam: 98.5"
  • Side Height: 29"
  • Side Gauge: 1/8"
  • Bottom Width: 76"
  • Bottom Gauge: 1/8"
  • Weight: Ranges from 1770 lbs to 2170 lbs
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 36 to 52 gallons
  • Motor H.P.: 200
  • Deadrise:

Standard Features
The boat comes with a range of standard features including a lifetime limited hull warranty, full support structure system, reinforced hull, 200HP Mercury Optimax Sportjet engine, and various safety and convenience features.

Innovations
Wooldridge has introduced an improved reverse system for the Sportjet, enhancing thrust and shifting ability. This innovation is available for purchase directly from Wooldridge Boats.

Conclusion
The Wooldridge Alaskan XL Sportjet is a versatile and well-designed boat, praised for its performance, handling, and customer service. It offers a range of features and configurations to suit different boating needs.
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Catalog excerpts

AK XL Sportjet-1

Wooldridge Boats Wooldridge offers the Alaskan XL Sportjet in 20' & 23' lengths as aft helm (at left), sedan (below) and open console. Wooldridge Boats has been blessed with many customers of superior boating skills over almost 100 years of boat building. These are folks from whom we share and learn. These relationships speed along the evolution of boats, as was the case with the AK XL Sportjet and TJM (Alaska Outdoors Forum/Alaska Power Boating). This guy is a serious boater and his photo and video work is heralded by many. His forte is Sportjets and he recognizes and appreciates boat designs that work. That fact resulted in TJM buying the first Wooldridge AK XL with a Sportjet (200hp Optimax powerhead with Mercury inboard jet drive) for sporty performance and great handling. He’s been putting it through the paces and posting on Alaska Powerboating as he continues to run and challenge the boat. We excerpted some of his comments from an earlier post to share his thoughts on the Wooldridge AK XL Sportjet. “I have spent hundreds of hours running sport jets…it is my opinion that the Wooldridge is, hands down, the best sport jet that I’ve been around. Here’s a run down of the traits of the boat that put it at the top of my list… Weight hauling Hauls more weight…that fact has been proven to me multiple times…just a function of solid and very well built…I think that contributes to the lower noise levels in the boat… Ride quality Here’s something that my wife commented on immediately the boat is quite a bit smoother than any other sport jet I’ve experienced…I know that there are a few other sport jets out there that are smooth as well, ie, the Willie and Hewes…I’ve just never been in one so I can’t compare… Visibility No need to stand up any more…I just don’t feel the need – continued on back Made in the USA and proud of it! The Alaskan XL Sportjet is a Boat for All Seasons and for All Reasons. Wooldridge Boats hull design,I suppose… Handling Absolutely no comparison to any sport jet I’ve been in. You have to take a ride to appreciate it… Shallow water running The boat will absolutely run as shallow as any other competing sport jet Cavitation A lot less than any other sport jet I’ve experienced. I believe that is largely due to not having a tunnel…the boat simply stays hooked up… Noise Less than any other sport jet I’ve been in…noticeably quieter…we tested it with the decibel meter to confirm what our ears were telling us…it is quieter Fit and finish Again, no comparison here…the boat is absolutely Wooldridge Boats Length Beam Side Height Side Gauge Bottom Width Bottom Gauge Bottom Gauge in Center Weight (open) Weight (windshield) Fuel Tank Capacity Motor H.P. Deadrise

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AK XL Sportjet-2

Standard Features for Wooldridge Alaskan XL SJ Windshield • Lifetime Limited Hull Warranty to original buyer • Wooldridge Full Support Structure System • Formed corrugation bottom, with 4 corrugations, 2 on each side of keel • Corrugation re-enforced w/ schedule 40 6061T6 pipe • Extended bottom trim plate • Center of hull reinforced to 5/16" thick by 17" wide through planing surface • 200HP Mercury Optimax Sportjet engine & jet • Large removable motor access panel on transom • Diamond plate swim step covering jet on transom • Aluminum mufflers • Fresh water clean out attachment for motor • Hinged...

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