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lilrick
12-13-2005, 10:11 AM
I was wondering if anybody had removed plates from their JET boat. Iwas speaking to Jack McClure and he suggested I try to lacate a used set. He also mentioned that there is a fellow in the LA area who had removed a complete set up off of his Liberty.I am trying to make my boat turn better !! thanks
Squirtin Thunder
12-13-2005, 10:34 AM
Call Jim Brock, at Cyclone Marine !!!
lilrick
12-13-2005, 10:53 AM
Call Jim Brock, at Cyclone Marine !!!I spoke to him earlier today and he also mentioned the dude in LA. (great minds think alike).
superdave013
12-13-2005, 11:00 AM
you could prolly get all that stuff from a flatbottom that's getting parted out. The turnbuckles are the big $$$$ part.
lilrick
12-13-2005, 11:18 AM
so are you quitting yur job to work at the shop full time now?
Squirtin Thunder
12-13-2005, 11:26 AM
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superdave013
12-13-2005, 11:52 AM
so are you quitting yur job to work at the shop full time now?
yep, will be here full time starting in Jan.
396_WAYS_TO_SPIT
12-13-2005, 01:47 PM
There is a local guy the ski races and he has a jet with an adjustable rideplate. It is a very nice setup! He can chnge the attitude of the boat real fast!
lilrick
12-13-2005, 03:03 PM
yep, will be here full time starting in Jan.
oh...its party time!!!!!!!!!
455Rocket
12-13-2005, 05:55 PM
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THATS MY BOAT! Plates and all!
Hey S.T. how long ago did you see that baby and what aera code? I see a project brewing...
Squirtin Thunder
12-13-2005, 06:03 PM
THATS MY BOAT! Plates and all!
Hey S.T. how long ago did you see that baby and what aera code? I see a project brewing...
I think it was around Aug. Havazoo
Nucking futs
12-13-2005, 08:00 PM
I had a 74 just like that way back in the day.That boat was a F'n blast to drive. Kinda wish i still had it.
Squirtin Thunder
12-13-2005, 08:00 PM
Rick,
Look at this pic and emagin the center plate is your ride plate.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/753755My_Hondo_Rear-med.jpg
lilrick
12-14-2005, 03:22 PM
Rick,
Look at this pic and emagin the center plate is your ride plate.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/753755My_Hondo_Rear-med.jpg
head rolled back,eyes shut.........oh... smooth sailing!
BUSBY
12-14-2005, 06:31 PM
Awe hell ... now I gotta post some of my old ride ... the 2nd one is in it's current condition ... sitting in a garage collecting dust.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/2358pump.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2358IMG_0927.jpg
Hipshot
12-14-2005, 06:39 PM
Cool pics BUSBY, what kind of hull is that and what did it run?
BUSBY
12-14-2005, 08:05 PM
'73 Eliminator ... 110+ ... wild ass ride ... blown alky BBC ...
fun, fun, fun
:D
BUSBY
12-14-2005, 08:13 PM
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BUSBY
12-14-2005, 08:14 PM
cav plates worked for me!
lilrick
12-15-2005, 07:21 AM
cav plates worked for me!
Busby, how far was the motor from the transom?. I'm considering moving my engine forward. thanks!
BUSBY
12-15-2005, 08:43 AM
Busby, how far was the motor from the transom?. I'm considering moving my engine forward. thanks!
30" in that pic, never ran it there, but ran it at 28" for a long time ... I was trying to get the tail up/nose down ... it was a wild ride ...
I ended up getting another safer boat to run that motor in ... v-bottom jets at anyting over 110 are scary IMO ...
lilrick
12-15-2005, 04:56 PM
30" in that pic, never ran it there, but ran it at 28" for a long time ... I was trying to get the tail up/nose down ... it was a wild ride ...
I ended up getting another safer boat to run that motor in ... v-bottom jets at anyting over 110 are scary IMO ...
I spoke to Jack McClure at MPD and he suggested I move the motor to 26" from the transom. So apparently it's not far off from where you were at. I know you only go straight ,but what do you think about that dimension in a circle race setup?thanks.
BUSBY
12-15-2005, 05:40 PM
I spoke to Jack McClure at MPD and he suggested I move the motor to 26" from the transom. So apparently it's not far off from where you were at. I know you only go straight ,but what do you think about that dimension in a circle race setup?thanks.
I think Jack is right ... 26" is a good starting place ... I started at (stock) 18" and ended up moving forward in 3 steps ... 22" - 26" - 28" ... made the 30" step ... but never finished putting it back together ...
but the cav plates did help with side to side rock ... I would feel it when I made adjustments ... big time.
Listen to Jack ... he'll do you right.
lilrick
12-15-2005, 07:26 PM
I think Jack is right ... 26" is a good starting place ... I started at (stock) 18" and ended up moving forward in 3 steps ... 22" - 26" - 28" ... made the 30" step ... but never finished putting it back together ...
but the cav plates did help with side to side rock ... I would feel it when I made adjustments ... big time.
Listen to Jack ... he'll do you right.
cool...thanks.