What do you guys think.

[N02 Chevelle]

I'm new to this jet boat thing. I'm looking at a 77 Ranger. Its real clean. Only thing bad (that I have heard) Is it has a 455 Olds and a Jacuzzi Jet. What do you guys think. I don't need a race boat, just something to start with. Thank you,
Randy

[pw_Tony]

What price?

[N02 Chevelle]

2500

[BigDoug]

You just answered your own question !!........................the 455 and jacuzzi are not the most famous or preferred...........but they work and you can go and enjoy a day on the water with your family. :D

[N02 Chevelle]

No Family just a 19 year old kid trying to get back on the water.

[N02 Chevelle]

The other one I'm looking at is a 19 ft chalenger, with a 454 :D and a dominator jet. He wants 3000 but the interior is tore up from the floor up.

[pw_Tony]

It's hard to tell which one's a better deal without photos. You can find a decent Jet boat for $3000-$4000 sometimes...
Where are you located?

[YeLLowBoaT]

there is a sanger on the boards with a 115 johnson on it... beleave me as a young guy... your going to need the extra room :D

[N02 Chevelle]

I hope I'll need the room. I'm in San Diego.

[pw_Tony]

Well when I lived in Lakeside I saw all around town there were Jet boats for $4000 and under. Shit I bought my Spectra in El Cajon for $400 and just needed a lil TLC! Depends how handy you are I suppose with mechanical, fiberglass, electrical. And don't over brag yourself or you'll be over your head in problems

[N02 Chevelle]

I'm not bad with mechanical and electrical, But more towards cars. I never have touched a boat. Pumps and hydraulics and fiberglass aren't my deal. I only have 2700. I have driven a couple of outboards including a 1998 DCb mach 22 with twin 2.5's. Of course that was at 45 mph. But never a jet. To start off with, what do you think is my best bet so far. What are some things on these boats I need to look for. Things that would depreciate the boat.

[GunninGopher]

Dude, which one runs/looks better, that is the bottom line.
If the jacuzzi is a WJ, that is a decent pump, and I doubt you are going to make either into a real hot rod, so pick the one that will keep you on the water all summer. If you want to upgrade next year you should be able to get your $ back, as long as you don't buy a boat you'll have to put much into.

[pw_Tony]

Umm look out for 455 olds and pumps other than Berkeley and Domintor lol.
Jet boats are tons of fun for how much money they are, there's nothing like a roaring v8. Outboards are pretty fast but they're just too gay to me:eek:
Try to stick with a boat with a 454 or 460. Have you looked on boat trader?
About 2 months ago me and my pops picked up a Hondo for $2000 with headers, tunnel rams, and the whole deal. I would recommend not rushing into finding a jet boat now, find some others and make offers. Look for cracks and rotted out wood.
Search craigslist. And the traders. What part of SD are you in?
And p.s. I'm young too and have two damn boats lol. The whole way to learn is fockin up stuff. Have been with Jets my whole life, and have done fiberglass stuff, and built my first motor myself when I was 17, including the machine work. Dont let any old pricks tell you you can't do it when youre motivated:)

[N02 Chevelle]

The ranger is much nicer. Thanks for all the info!!! You guys are awesome. Hopefully I'll see yall on the water soon. I'll post some pics if i get it.

[N02 Chevelle]

Escondido. I've searched boat trader and ***boat, and craigslist. What exactly is so bad about the jacuzzi and the 455?

[pw_Tony]

455 just have a lot of oiling issues so they don't last very long after 4000rpm. And it's not just a rumor they do blow up.
I'm not exactly sure what is bad about the jacuzzis, but one of my boats have one that I have to deal with, actually alot of guys have them, they're just not as common as the berkeley.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152478&highlight=jacuzzi
just a link with a lil info

[N02 Chevelle]

So your saying the Jacuzzi isn't as bad as everyone says, and to just completely stay away from the 455 all together?

[Cs19]

Buy the one with a chevy and a dominator.

[pw_Tony]

A jet pump is a jet pump, unless you're planning on doing some expensive tricks with your pump. I don't see why a Jacuzzi would be bad. I got priced at JP marine in Lakeside to do a nice set up, change bowl, impellar etc, would cost me about $2500 to do up my Jacuzzi. And if you had a Berkeley there's parts available at a cheaper cost.
But if you find a good deal for under $1000 bucks a 455 is fine long as you don't hot rod it... but since you're 19 and it's a jet boat, youre foot will probably be in the pedal all the time!

[N02 Chevelle]

Okay, thank you for all the info again.

[76 Bonneville]

The Challenger is a better boat/Chevy's a better motor/Dominator's a better pump. When it comes time to resell and upgrade, this pkg will sell much faster.

[N02 Chevelle]

Thank you. I think I have decided to get away from the Ranger. It's a pretty clean boat, but there is some water in the rear and I could see some light trhough the transom. Plus some had upgraded the fuel system with a 10 gallon tank in the front. Drilled and cut and just not something I want. Hopefully I'll be able to go look at the challenger today. I'm really looking forward to it.

[camoman]

Stick with the Chevy and Dominator;)

[CP 19]

Are you the number 2 chevelle or are you trying to say nitrous chevelle?
BK

[CP 19]

Hey, man
Just before you make your debeau on the fast and the furius the chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O That is two atoms of nitrogen and one atom of oxygen. This is nitrous oxide. NO2 would be Oxide Oxide. The japs in WWll Tryed that in WWll and blew the cylinders off of there aircraft @10000 ft oxygen is a real explosive if you don't know what it can do!!!!!!

[pw_Tony]

Hey, man
Just before you make your debeau on the fast and the furius the chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O That is two atoms of nitrogen and one atom of oxygen. This is nitrous oxide. NO2 would be Oxide Oxide. The japs in WWll Tryed that in WWll and blew the cylinders off of there aircraft @10000 ft oxygen is a real explosive if you don't know what it can do!!!!!!
Are you seriously comming in here critisizing someones screen name? This thread has nothing to do with nitrous and get the fock off your high horse of all so smart and leave the guy's screen name alone:mad:

[OverKill]

Yes the 455 does have oil issues. On top of that it has a shorter stroke, meaning you will have some pretty good snap/whole shot. But on the top end your gonna loose every time against a 454 or a 460. Also parts for the 454 and 460 are easier to find. If something minor goes wrong with one of those motors. On a last minute thing you could run to the auto parts store and get a replacement.
Also the Challenger hull is a nice hull, very well laid up. I have a friend that has one and it rides really nice. As far as interior, you could get that fixed for under a $1000 if you shop around. It would be more help to us if you posted some pics.
OverKill

[VAMI]

the olds has a long stroke 4.250 chevy 4.00 ford has the shortest 3.850.thats why olds like to spin rod bearings, greater rotational surface speed = heat. buts thats true on all engines as the stroke increases.

[pw_Tony]

the olds has a long stroke 4.250 chevy 4.00 ford has the shortest 3.850.thats why olds like to spin rod bearings, greater rotational surface speed = heat. buts thats true on all engines as the stroke increases.
Oh yah, second that

[Sleeper CP]

Dont let any old pricks tell you you can't do it when youre motivated:)
Your not talking about me are you?:rolleyes: And I'm not that old damit.;) ;)
Anyway , he should get the Chevy with the Dominator.
Sleeper CP

[Sleeper CP]

Are you seriously comming in here critisizing someones screen name? This thread has nothing to do with nitrous and get the fock off your high horse of all so smart and leave the guy's screen name alone:mad:
Easy Tiger!;)
Sleeper CP

[76 Bonneville]

Hey, man
Just before you make your debeau on the fast and the furius the chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O That is two atoms of nitrogen and one atom of oxygen. This is nitrous oxide. NO2 would be Oxide Oxide. The japs in WWll Tryed that in WWll and blew the cylinders off of there aircraft @10000 ft oxygen is a real explosive if you don't know what it can do!!!!!!
Show a little respect (Japs), capitalize the J. I resemble that remark. Gotta go, its time for my Top Ramin. Sayonara - Hiroshi

[N02 Chevelle]

Hey, man
Just before you make your debeau on the fast and the furius the chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O That is two atoms of nitrogen and one atom of oxygen. This is nitrous oxide. NO2 would be Oxide Oxide. The japs in WWll Tryed that in WWll and blew the cylinders off of there aircraft @10000 ft oxygen is a real explosive if you don't know what it can do!!!!!!
Thank you for that. When I do make my debut I hope to put the hurtin on some of those trash can muffler crap cans they call cars. And its N 0 2 not N O 2.

[N02 Chevelle]

If my old sub woofers and amp sell tomorrow, I'll be picking the Challenger up thursday night, Cleaning in up a little on friday and saturday, and headed out to San V for a little break in session. Breaking in my driving skills, not the boat. The guy took me out in it this morning, full throttle @4100 RPM we were doing about 65 mph. The boat was way stable. The only issue that I have with it is it only has a hand throttle. That needs to be converted ASAP!!! The bulk head is in the way of putting in a pedal, As soon as I get it I'll put up some pics and see if you guys can't give me some ideas. Thanks again everyone for your help. I can't wait for my first river trip! :D

[pw_Tony]

Yea Get Sum!:D
Post some pics of this boat when you get the chance... what area is it in?

[Cs19]

Hey, man
Just before you make your debeau on the fast and the furius the chemical formula for nitrous oxide is N2O That is two atoms of nitrogen and one atom of oxygen. This is nitrous oxide. NO2 would be Oxide Oxide.
I was going to say something but you beat me to it.
Good call on the Dom/Chev combo.

[N02 Chevelle]

Yea Get Sum!:D
Post some pics of this boat when you get the chance... what area is it in?
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/1972Chevelle_bucket/BoatSide31.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/1972Chevelle_bucket/BoatRear30.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/1972Chevelle_bucket/boatmotor2JPG.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/1972Chevelle_bucket/boatmotor.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/1972Chevelle_bucket/boatint1.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x312/1972Chevelle_bucket/BoatFront32.jpg
It was in the bay park area. The guy is way cool. Hot rodder from back in the days.
Hey CS19, its N 0 2 not as in nitrous, but as in an old racing number that was on the door when I got my car. Thanx.

[pw_Tony]

Damn you guys did 65 only turning that many RPM? Wow that sounds pretty decent. And that boat looks like you might have got a good deal:)

[N02 Chevelle]

You honestly think so?

[pw_Tony]

Well if you were turning only 4100 RPM at 65 mph, lets just say I WISH my boat was running that good, but I need to rebuild my pump:(
Now if you were guessing that's how fast you were going then that's different, a GPS might disappoint you. But for $3000 or so(?) that really does sound like a good deal that you could have a lot of fun with:D

[Josh-TSG]

Nice looking boat.........congrats!

[BrendellaJet]

I've got a clean used foot pedal for sale with cable that would look good in your boat.

[N02 Chevelle]

I've got a clean used foot pedal for sale with cable that would look good in your boat.
Can you send me some pics? How much?

[N281PONY]

Looks like you got a heck of a deal. The only 2 things a see you might want to look at getting is a flame arrestor and a bilge blower.

[N02 Chevelle]

Looks like you got a heck of a deal. The only 2 things a see you might want to look at getting is a flame arrestor and a bilge blower.
Yeah I do need a flame arrestor something firece. But it has a bilge and a blower and they are both operational.:D I'm going out to san V on sunday. I can't wait.:)

[W.O.T]

hey N02 chevelle shoot me a pm next time you head out to san v. I own a 79 Challenger. Im usually out there on the weekends.

[N02 Chevelle]

hey N02 chevelle shoot me a pm next time you head out to san v. I own a 79 Challenger. Im usually out there on the weekends.
I'm notsure how to PM. But I'm for sure going out sunday. Funny thing I learned about my boat, its actually a 78. The numbers on the hull tell all. But hopefully you'll be out there on sunday. What time do they open do you know? I'm planning on getting there early to try to avoid the 115 degree heat.

[akjet]

nice boat hope ya have fun with it:)

[Sleeper CP]

I'm notsure how to PM. But I'm for sure going out sunday. Funny thing I learned about my boat, its actually a 78. The numbers on the hull tell all. But hopefully you'll be out there on sunday. What time do they open do you know? I'm planning on getting there early to try to avoid the 115 degree heat.
N02, to send a PM(private message) click on the name of the person on the left hand side of the screen. It will prompt you of things you can do. It should be easy from there. I'll send you a test. When you log in it will show you that you have a private message on the upper right hand side of the screen.edit( I just tried but the system has added that feature to your name yet)
Where did you hear 115 in East County this weekend? :(
Good luck with the new boat.
Sleeper CP

[N02 Chevelle]

I was just exagerating. Its been a tick warm these past couple of days. Plus my bimini bars are mangled so I need to find a set of those.