Boatcop
05-09-2006, 05:16 PM
Put the boat on the water today to check how the mods worked out.
To refresh memories, I put a Torker and 750 Holly onto the Hardin 325 HP 455. Also added a Diverter to the Jacuzzi WJ.
http://www.boatcop.com/DIVERT.JPG
http://www.boatcop.com/DIVERT2.JPG
Ran it for about 1/2 hour today. Accelerated smoothly, until mid range, then a little stumble before the secondaries kicked in. I haven't timed the engine yet, so I think that'll take care of that. When the secondaries opened it just screamed. Ran 5,200 at WOT.
Diverter worked good. Throws up a heck of a rooster. Although the spray pattern appears "flat" and not a round stream, like I've seen on other jets.
I was alone, so couldn't get any pictures in action. Next time out I'll bring a 1st Mate to act as Photog.
Mounted the diverter control to a vertical bulkhead between the driver's seat and the hull. Nicely tucked out of the way, but still very accessible.
http://www.boatcop.com/DIVERTCTRL.JPG
http://www.boatcop.com/DIVERTCTRL2.JPG
I also got some mahogany boards today. Once routed, sanded, and oiled they'll take the place of the swim step that I had to remove for diverter cable clearance.
To refresh memories, I put a Torker and 750 Holly onto the Hardin 325 HP 455. Also added a Diverter to the Jacuzzi WJ.
http://www.boatcop.com/DIVERT.JPG
http://www.boatcop.com/DIVERT2.JPG
Ran it for about 1/2 hour today. Accelerated smoothly, until mid range, then a little stumble before the secondaries kicked in. I haven't timed the engine yet, so I think that'll take care of that. When the secondaries opened it just screamed. Ran 5,200 at WOT.
Diverter worked good. Throws up a heck of a rooster. Although the spray pattern appears "flat" and not a round stream, like I've seen on other jets.
I was alone, so couldn't get any pictures in action. Next time out I'll bring a 1st Mate to act as Photog.
Mounted the diverter control to a vertical bulkhead between the driver's seat and the hull. Nicely tucked out of the way, but still very accessible.
http://www.boatcop.com/DIVERTCTRL.JPG
http://www.boatcop.com/DIVERTCTRL2.JPG
I also got some mahogany boards today. Once routed, sanded, and oiled they'll take the place of the swim step that I had to remove for diverter cable clearance.