gasoline bumper boats

Waterbug

J&J’s Water Bug gas-powered bumper boat: the original is still going strong with over 20,000 produced! First patented by J&J in the early 1970s, the first bumper boats were manufactured to add an exciting water activity to fun centers. They also served as the original cool-down attraction at otherwise traditional dry ride parks. Since that time, we have improved and refined the design into the largest-selling bumper boat attraction in the world. Generating high revenues with a small footprint, this unit is often copied, but never duplicated. A true classic in its own right!

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FEATURES

  • Heavy-duty Fiberglass Hull

    This seamless, two-piece fiberglass hull comes in an array of colors to choose from. Pick two colors from our extensive color list and we’ll build it. Match it up with our Super Tube in your choice of two colors and you’ll have a boat your customers will call “dibs” on!

  • Honda BF2.3D Engine

    Chosen for its reputation for dependable service and its reduced emissions (less smoke and less oil in the water), this motor quietly performs. Initially designed for use in the corrosive marine environment, this dependable unit has been modified to be controlled from behind and transformed to operate in bumper boat pond conditions.

    The J&J Water Bug comes so fully equipped that the only option you’ll have to choose is the colors of the fiberglass hull and tube!

  • Propeller Guard

    This free-flowing prop guard is designed to allow maximum thrust and still meet safety requirements.

  • Stainless Steel Handrails

    J&J is always concerned with safety, and we design our products with it at the top of the design criteria. With this in mind, we added safety hand rails to the bumper boat hulls to allow safer, easier access into and out of the bumper boats.

  • Super Tube

    This multi-colored tube is a perfect match to our brilliant bumper boat hulls. Built with a urethane-coated fabric, it is much lighter than the old standard tube, while still being just as durable.

SPECIFICATIONS

Gas Bumper Boat
Overall Diameter72″ (182 cm)
Overall Height40″ (101 cm)
Recommended Water Depth36″ (.91m) nominal
Net Weight217 lb (98 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity.26 Gallons(1.0L)
Motor
ModelHonda BF2.3 outboard motor
Type4-Stroke OHV single cylinder, 2 valves
Cooling Systemforced air
Starting Systemrecoil
Lubrication Systemsplash
Angle of Rotation360°
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