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The Wooldridge Xtra Plus has been a workhorse for decades, tackling extreme shallows, hauling the load and getting in (and out) of tight spots for the most serious outdoors folks. The Xtra Plus is known, justifiably, as the tough guy in the fleet. That’s why it was a natural for Wooldridge to select the Xtra Plus for the basis of a new design and expanded role for those who get well off the beaten course. The Wooldridge XP (as it is now known) comes standard with a wider bottom (6’), a broader bow, a walk-around gunnel design with non-skid and stand-up toe kick. There’s more room, easier access and (still) that ultra-tough .190 bottom. That’s where the story just begins with the new Wooldridge XP Inboard jet model. Wooldridge has designed the XP in a modular fashion so boaters can select an optional wider bottom (7’) and/or a thicker bottom of .250” or .440” (3/16” doubler between the center motor rails). Those who need the ultimate in toughness and protection from the most challenging on-the-water conditions can select the XP 440 package. That’s the ultimate in hull protection, with more than a double hull thickness between the motor rails. And, also new, is the option of impact resistant UHMW on the bottom. Wooldridge has experimented with adding a plastic plate to the bottom of boats for many years, developing the current system. Glen Wooldridge explained. “We just want to add a measure of strength, impact resistance and slipperiness to the hull. Sometimes impact is unavoidable and this new system is aimed to lessen impact consequences and damage.” Of course the XP is available with the wide two-piece walk through windshield or as an open console boat.