My 1st jet boat

[tomcei]

Well I finally got one. 1980 youngblood TX19. I'm tearing into it now. I don't have any experence with jets so I have a few questions. It has 2, 11 gal tanks-Isn't that small? Also pump is a berkley jg12 the impellor is an A. I has a ride plate and a loader. What kind of pwr shoud go in this boat to match?
Thanks,
Tom

[Flying Sterling]

The more the marrier!500 would be a good starting point.
Enought to cause some havoc but turn key and respectible.
I think the new rule on Hot boat is you must post pics with the thread.

[QuickJet]

Where you from Tom? Thats a hella of a first boat. Congrats!

[tomcei]

Just north of Atlanta. This forum and a local speed shop (pro boat) helped me figure out what I shoud be looking for. I have a friend with a Warhawk 20' tunnel. I can't wait to play. I know more about the off shore boats than jets (that's not saying much). As far as pwr, would a factory merc mtr HP500 work in a jet?
I was told it was approx 515 hp. I just didn't know about cam profile and what not. Does it really matter?

[QuickJet]

Just north of Atlanta. This forum and a local speed shop (pro boat) helped me figure out what I shoud be looking for. I have a friend with a Warhawk 20' tunnel. I can't wait to play. I know more about the off shore boats than jets (that's not saying much). As far as pwr, would a factory merc mtr HP500 work in a jet?
I was told it was approx 515 hp. I just didn't know about cam profile and what not. Does it really matter?
I'm not too familiar with the HP500. If it has a stout bottom end (steel crank, forged pistons etc,) it's probably a good choice. If the motor was set up for an outdrive, then you'd probably want to swap out the cam to something a bit more jet orientated. And yes, see what the profile is. You can never know "too much" about your engine.
And get some pics!!!!

[DelawareDave]

I think you screwed up big time! Your life and your bank account, not to mention your sanity, will all go downhill from now on! Don't ask how I know!

[atxwrangler]

I think you screwed up big time! Your life and your bank account, not to mention your sanity, will all go downhill from now on! Don't ask how I know!
l.m.f.a.o.! aint that the truth! :D

[tomcei]

Believe me I know what your saying Dave.
This is # 2 boat and my wifes not real happy. I can't drop a mtr in untill the kitchen counters are installed :)

[tomcei]

One more pic of boat #2 It looked better before I stripped it down. :cry:
The Pantera is #1
Also a pic of my friends 20' warhawk

[Ken F]

Well I finally got one. 1980 youngblood TX19. I'm tearing into it now. I don't have any experence with jets so I have a few questions. It has 2, 11 gal tanks-Isn't that small? Also pump is a berkley jg12 the impellor is an A. I has a ride plate and a loader. What kind of pwr shoud go in this boat to match?
Thanks,
Tom
Well now aren't you going to have fun!! LOL As mentioned before, if the engine you are thinking of was from an Out-drive, the cam is probably going to be quite a bit wrong for a jetboat. You need to think torque, pulling truck kind of torque! You're going to have a water dyno hooked to it consistantly if you think about it. 500 hp would be good for your first year or two, get used to the boat. No matter how much you have though, it's never going to be enough......
Maybe some people running this kind of hull could post up some #'s for you on what kind of RPM to expect turning an "A" Berk with 500 hp. That would help you greatly in selecting which cam to run.
Ken F

[QuickJet]

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[SmokinLowriderSS]

I think you screwed up big time! Your life and your bank account, not to mention your sanity, will all go downhill from now on! Don't ask how I know!
It's "The Dissease" ...... I can feel it now ... it's gonna hit THIS one like a Mack truck.
Morehorsepoweritis.

[SmokinLowriderSS]

I think 500-550 HP is a good ballpark to shoot for, A impeller also. Not a hard HP figure to reach, but headers and a good intake are a must, head work or aftermarket will only make it easier. Should spin in a tight, well-fed pump arround 5400 to 5500 RPM, also pull people & water toys really well.

[DelawareDave]

Believe me I know what your saying Dave.
This is # 2 boat and my wifes not real happy. I can't drop a mtr in untill the kitchen counters are installed :)
I just picked up #3 yesterday. I'm sick, but in a good way! :messedup:

[3 daytona`s]

Just north of Atlanta. This forum and a local speed shop (pro boat) helped me figure out what I shoud be looking for. I have a friend with a Warhawk 20' tunnel. I can't wait to play. I know more about the off shore boats than jets (that's not saying much). As far as pwr, would a factory merc mtr HP500 work in a jet?
I was told it was approx 515 hp. I just didn't know about cam profile and what not. Does it really matter?
Hey Tim,from Pro Boat is a GOOD GUY. Good Luck.

[IMPATIENT 1]

here's ya a good site with alot of tx-19 info.i'm building a blown roller 475 bbc tx-19 myself this winter. be fun havin someone in the same stages as me posting pics too of the build ups. the y.blood site says 600hp at the pump will yield 100mph if the set-up is perfect.congrats on the tx-19, i love mine.
http://www.youngbloodjetboats.com/