CarJetGo Vortex 498

Jet drive, no propeller. Shallow-water capable, safe around swimmers, and it pivots in its own length.

Boat only, or fully rigged

Every CarJetGo hull already includes wheel steering, seats, windshield, floor and lighting from the factory — it is a complete boat, just without an engine fitted. We sell it that way as the base price because it is the most honest number we can give you, and because plenty of buyers already have an outboard, want to shop their own engine locally, or want to add power later.

Prefer it turnkey? Pick an engine package below and we rig, wire and water-test it before it ships — same hull, same warranty, one delivered price with nothing left to sort out.

Why a jet pump changes things

There is no exposed blade under this boat. That matters if you run it around people, and it lets the hull work in water a propeller boat cannot enter. It also makes the party trick possible — a full spin on the spot.

Sea-Doo power

A 130 or 170 horsepower Sea-Doo inboard, the same drivetrain family as the personal watercraft market, so parts and service are genuinely available.

Operator note

Jet drives steer on thrust. Ease off the throttle and you lose steering authority — we cover this at handover and we insist on it for rental fleets.

Pricing by configuration

• Boat only — no engine (BYO or add later) — $31,900 delivered (base price, shown above)
• 130 hp inboard, Sea-Doo — $57,900 delivered
• 170 hp inboard, Sea-Doo — $64,900 delivered

Specifications

• Length overall: 16 ft 4 in (4.98 m)
• Beam: 6 ft 11 in (2.10 m)
• Height: 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
• Capacity: 4-5 persons
• Dry weight: 1,764 lb (800 kg), hull only
• Power range: 130 hp
• Factory top speed: 60 km/h (32 kn)
• Hull: Hand-laid FRP
• Build time: 2 weeks at the factory, 10–14 weeks delivered
• Warranty: 12 months

Top speed is the factory figure, measured under ideal conditions with minimum load. We verify every published number on our own units before delivery. Price includes the boat, the engine and US commissioning; freight, state tax, title and registration are quoted separately.