Jacuzzi Place Diverter Questions

[Boatcop]

Just got a complete (I think) Place Diverter set-up for my Jacuzzi WJ.
Everything, that is, except the cable and cable to nozzle hook up pieces.
Does anyone have a picture of this set-up on a Jacuzzi WJ? I'd like to get a better idea on how it's going to go together.
And also which cable will work on this control? (manual)
It's going into a Spectra 20' w/455.
I already know I have to build a box for the floor mount control, since the floor of the boat is also the bottom. Unless anyone has a side mount to trade for a floor mount.
Any help and/or advice in setting this thing up would be appreciated.

[napabob]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/1/6782IM000228.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/1/6782IM000226.JPG

[wsuwrhr]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/63pumpshot.JPG

[79Challenger]

Hey Wus. Ever tried that on a YJ?

[retromek]

I have a side/stringer mount is that what you want? I'll trade ..... floor mount and two boat cop stickers will deliver end of april.....

[Boatcop]

I have a side/stringer mount is that what you want? I'll trade ..... floor mount and two boat cop stickers will deliver end of april.....
You might have a deal! I need to mount it on the side of the seat box. Or, after looking at the way NapaBob has his installed, I might be able to make this one work. I'll let you know.
I don't have any BoatCop Stickers in my possession, right now. How about a "CSI Parker Strip" Sticker?
Here's a pic of the control.
http://www.boatcop.com/PDCONTROL.JPG

[Boatcop]

Mine is a little different than the picture, in that the shift cable hooks up differently.
Am I correct in assuming that the shift cable hooks up to piece I've indicated below?
http://www.boatcop.com/JACPD1.JPG

[retromek]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2976WJ_on_bench.jpg
does this help out? everything bolts to the polished pieces.
Here's a pict of the rooster controller

[Boatcop]

[QUOTE=retromek]http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2976WJ_on_bench.jpg
does this help out? everything bolts to the polished pieces.
The shift on mine is different. Instead of the cable coming straight down and hooking to a lever in front of the bucket pivot, it looks like it hooks up with a U-Bracket in a slightly downward angle, and then to the bucket itself. (See above pic)
Hold on with the control. From Bob's pic, it appears I'll have to do some fabbing either way. It might be easier to fab a box to set the floor mount on, than make up a mount like he's got.
I'll let you know.
Thanks!

[n8dawg]

Looks like I might be asking the same questions in about 2 weeks. Just ordered up a diverter for my Jacuzzi Wj. Poweder coated white!!!

[TahitiVC]

Mine went together like the polished pieces above. The only problem I had was getting the gate control cable through the hole in retainer. I had to drill it out a little to allow the cable to pass through. other than that it went together very easy. No problems

[Knucklehead]

can anyone tell me what they paid for this system I have a WJ as well and where did you order it from?
Thanks in advance

[Rexone]

Mine is a little different than the picture, in that the shift cable hooks up differently.
Am I correct in assuming that the shift cable hooks up to piece I've indicated below?
http://www.boatcop.com/JACPD1.JPG
Alan all you should need is a heim joint and what appears to be a 33C cable to fit that UClamp (might be 43C can't tell from the pic). Appears to be the older style cable mounting.
43BC & heim joint is what you'll need for the up-down cable.

[Boatcop]

Alan all you should need is a heim joint and what appears to be a 33C cable to fit that UClamp (might be 43C can't tell from the pic). Appears to be the older style cable mounting.
43BC & heim joint is what you'll need for the up-down cable.
It currently has the 33C cable for shifting. All I need there is the U-Bracket and a Heim Joint (extra long) and/or a cable extension for the bucket. The distance between the mount(s) is greater than what's on there now.
Should I also get shouldered bolts to tie the joints into the bucket and lift?
I'll browse through the catalog to see what else I may need, and figure out the length for the cable.

[malcolm]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/63pumpshot.JPG
Don't you mean here's what it should look like if it doesn't have any Jacuzzi stuff on it anymore? ;)

[malcolm]

Here's the only pic I have of mine.
http://home1.gte.net/res09phe/jetsdone.jpg
Is your's a Place? Must be the first design, I thought mine was the early version.
I put my control handle on a 2x4 and screwed it to the floor between the seats (just to the left of center). Then I just ran the cable along the seat base and then under the edge of the motor box cover. As Napabob will tell you, I still haven't put it through a fitting in the transom yet. :)
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2227IMG_2839_Medium_Web_view.jpg

[Boatcop]

Here's the only pic I have of mine.
Is your's a Place? Must be the first design, I thought mine was the early version.
I put my control handle on a 2x4 and screwed it to the floor between the seats (just to the left of center). Then I just ran the cable along the seat base and then under the edge of the motor box cover. As Napabob will tell you, I still haven't put it through a fitting in the transom yet. :)
I was thinking about the same thing, except I was going to bolt aluminum square tubing (padded to protect the feet) to the in board side of the driver's seat box. Then run the cable into the seat box, up along side the port fuel tank, back into the engine compartment and out a thru-hull fitting in the transom.
I can't bolt it to the floor. I have this aversion to drilling holes in the bottom of the boat. :)

[malcolm]

I can't bolt it to the floor. I have this aversion to drilling holes in the bottom of the boat. :)
That's why I put mine in the middle. :)

[wsuwrhr]

No sir.
Don't you mean here's what it should look like if it doesn't have any Jacuzzi stuff on it anymore? ;)

[napabob]

Boatcop,
Visit:
http://www.placediverter.com/
You will need a 43 B. C. cable for the diverter. The location of my control makes the routing of the cable in line with the other ones for forward and reverse.
I had to loosen the steering control arm hardware at the transom adapter to adjust the arm further out an closer to the steering connection then filled in the remaining gap between the steering arm and diverter control bolt with stainless steel washers then I tightened the hardware back up at the transom adapter (to prevent any water leaks). I know that there are some universal connection joints that might be nicer, but for now the washers are working.
My control level is the original Morse and I have set the reverse bucket to cover half of the forward thrust opening hoping that the blocked water is diverted to the reverse gate giving me a 'neutral' setting. It seems to work, I do not creep forward while idling in the water. When I push the control forward, the reverse bucket lifts completely away from the thrust opening.
The through the transom hardware that I purchased is not the best. There are other ones that I have seen on this board that I might switch to.
The piece of 1/4" aluminum is attached to the seat wood frame with wood screws and the wood seat curb and angles by through bolts.
The slotted aluminum angles are an OSH stock item. I used two to make a 'U' shape for strength and brought one angle piece up the vertical end of the plate to give it some rigidity and they sit on floor in that area.
The set up that I have for the side mounted diverter control will be refined by cutting away excess aluminum surface making it cleaner looking.
I like it in its current position because I can operate it and the throttle with one hand and keep the other on the steering wheel.

[napabob]

Boatcop,
I would also like to do this to my extra bowl:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6782JacuzziBowl-Model.jpg
.................After............................ ......Before...............
Because the Place diverter has a built in nozzel, this modification can be performed to increase water flow throught the bowl. Jim Brock from Cyclone Speed & Marine and Jim Coffey of Performace Jet can do the machine work.

[wsuwrhr]

Something like this.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/63cutbowl.jpg

[CARLSON-JET]

Boatcop, I don't know if it matters but the pics you posted compared to the others is an apples to oranges designit looks to me. Your diverter uses the lowprofile side mount steering set-up that is similair to a berk JE unit, in it uses the tiller for cable function only. All the advise still holds true for the diverter and shift function. If your steering is already set up as a lowprofile side mount then you're good to go. If not, when I talked to place about a similair unit like yours (Berk JE) they said they regularly weld a steering arm onto the exsisting tiller part. I guess they break off every now and then. A new tiller is about $80-90 that the other pics show. also wanted to add that place does not recommend using the pin style tiller setup on any diverter. Just an FYI & my $.02. R.B.