Rogue Jet Chinook Mid Engine T he Rogue Jet “ Chinook ” series is no stranger in these parts . The signature “ Tapered Radius Bottom ” open boat has been running Northern California waterways since the early 2000 ’ s . The Chinook is manufactured by Rogue Jet Boatworks , Inc . out of White City , Oregon . If you ’ re an all welded aluminum boat aficionado you know the name Bruce Wassom , founder and owner of Rogue Jet Boatworks . Bruce has been building , designing , and testing all welded aluminum boats for almost 40 years . He ’ s responsible for many of the advancements we see today in the welded aluminum boat industry . Having built just North of 4,000 boats for the general public and Government agencies , he ’ s built a reputation synonymous with uncompromising quality . The Chinook mid-engine series has proven to be the industry ’ s leading technology-based watercraft . The mid-engine application provides a 360 degree usable area around the boat while also providing an unmatched , evenly balanced draft that equals unsurpassed performance and shallow water capability . Utilizing the Indmar 2.3 ecoboost engine and the American Turbine SD 203 Jet pump , you receive 25 % greater fuel economy , ½ the amount in engine weight , more horsepower and torque than a Chevy 350 , and ½ the amount of engine noise normally found in inboard jet boat applications .
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Interior Amenities and Options include a wide range of configurable items specifically designed to meet the needs of the intended uses . The Chinook series also offer the XL and XXL models . Either of which can be powered with a prop or jet . The XL model having a 78 ” bottom and a beam of 102 ” while the XXL boasts an 85 ” bottom and a beam of 108 with a 14 degree or 8 degree “ Radius Tapered ” Bottom on either model . Some of the features you would see on a Chinook include “ 11 ’ Rod lockers on port and starboard , guide gunnel rails , pop up cleats , large bow storage compartment and fish box , bait and sinker trays , and movable box seating . But don ’ t worry , you ’ ll have access to over 50 other features not to mention any customer specific customization you ’ re thinking about . This tends to be the great benefit of working directly with the manufacture . If you ’ re in the market for a Chinook or any other Rogue Jet model you won ’ t find them at your local neighborhood boat dealer . Rogue Jet has held fast to the “ Factory Direct ” approach . As a customer , you ’ ll be working directly with the manufacture . Why ? You ask … Rogue Jet isn ’ t your typical assembly line produced product . Every boat they build is being built for a specific customer . They employ a “ Single Source Assigned ” production method . Specific employees are assigned to the project and responsible for the project from start to finish . Rogue Jet feels this creates a pride in work , eliminates quality control issues , and ensures their customers are receiving the best , all welded aluminum boat that can be built . To find out more about the Chinook and Rogue Jet Boatworks , visit www . RogueJet . com or call 541-944-2155 .
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