New (to me) Jet project is home!!!

[Tahiti350]

Yaa!!, I FINALLY managed to get the New project boat to the house. Took all weekend, $225 in fuel, and 1500 miles to get it here, but the easy part is over now... At least I got to meet some of the Sacremento area crew and spent part of the day at CFW (Thanks again everyone).
Here's some pic's of the project:
'76 Witchcraft 16' Jet w/Jacuzzi WJ split bowl, had an Olds, but planning Pontiac power. Hoping to have it ready (not restored, just usable) by next summer.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2266Witchcraft_1.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2266Witchcraft_3.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2266Witchcraft_interior.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/2266Witchcraft_transom_forward.JPG
400 Pontiac, Edelbrock Performer, moderately streetable cam (specs unknown), have Nicson front and rear mount plates, drive hub, etc located, just need "Mo money"!! (EDIT) I forgot, I also have a set of Bassett bell end SBC headers, and can fab adapters to mount on the Pontiac, so it will be "O/T".
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2266MVC-018F.JPG

[Devilman]

Cool looking boat! Haven't seen a seat set-up like that before... :rollside:
Congrats on the project!

[dmontzsta]

Nice trailer. :D

[Tahiti350]

Yep, that's my new ultra-light space saver trailer. So small you have to support the boat when you store it. The foam blocks out the whole thing.....
Actually, I had to use the trailer from my 18' Tahiti to go get it, but have a trailer coming soon to put it on. The Tahiti trailer was too long and too narrow, the transom sat about a foot forward of the bunk supports, and the hull rubbed the fender pads.
I've seen seats like these before, just not in quite as bad of shape. I plan to build new ones and make the rear horseshoe shaped to protect passengers from the front of the motor. Thinking Black with Gold/Bronze inserts, and either tan/brown or black carpet, since the hull is gold with brown inserts.
Guess I need to add this thing to my sig line now too.

[Devilman]

Ought to look pretty kick-ass when you get done. I like the nameplate on the side, screams '70's!! Never heard of "Witchcraft" before, I like!! :D :D

[wsuwrhr]

That has the same seating in my Anthony when I bought it.
I switched it out for a bench though.
Brian

[Jake W2]

Looks like some one got tired of their bagged Toyota.
Jake

[Tahiti350]

The Toyota isn't mine, I'm storing it for a friend who is currently in the desert. I just need to put a battery in it and move it so I can mow!!! The bag kit and install are actually very well done, but the compressor went (.)(.)'s up. Need to put a servicing point inline by the tanks so I can lift it to move it.

[malcolm]

Cool, then you can come to the river with us and not hit anything! :D

[Tahiti350]

Soon, I hope. But proably next year due to finances.

[Flip]

Thinking Black with Gold/Bronze inserts, and either tan/brown or black carpet, since the hull is gold with brown inserts.
Sure you wanna go with black vinyl? :eek: Ouch man, that's gonna take off some skin when it gets hot! :2purples:

[1978 Rogers]

Cool, then you can come to the river with us and not hit anything! :D
I couldn't have said it better. :D
Went to Alder on Sunday. It's filled to the brim.
Before you decide on dark seats, sit in my brown ones. They get hot in the sun. You have to dribble water on them to cool em off.

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

I have a set of gas tanks for sale. i will take $300 with new brackets. let me know if your interested;)
396

[Tahiti350]

I have a set of gas tanks for sale. i will take $300 with new brackets. let me know if your interested;)
396
Interested, but broke right now, plus need to get the parts to put the motor in first.

[Ntwotrance]

damn I had the same exact seats in my witchcraft when I bought it, same year....tore those fockers out real quick. congrats.

[MoJetBoPar]

Good lookin' hull!
Pontiac 400's are good fodder for an update with a 455 crank with turned down main journals.

[Tahiti350]

Good lookin' hull!
Pontiac 400's are good fodder for an update with a 455 crank with turned down main journals.
I've thought about that, and been reading on the Pontiac forum. There's a liitle more to it than just a cut down crank, but still an easy stroker. Maybe later, right now the motor is almost new, so will run it as is until it needs freshening.
I see you are running a 383 Mopar, Is too bad you are so far away, I have a spare 440 hanging in the garage that was an excellent runner when I pulled it.