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RustBoxBrad
01-16-2009, 11:31 AM
Hello, my name's Bradley and I'm from N. AL. I've just decided to start restoring my jet boat, but I really don't know much about it. It used to be my dad's back in the 80s, but now it's mine. Its been neglected for the past 15 years, so don't mind the dirtyness. I need some help figuring out what it is first. It has a Panther Jet drive in it and it used to have an Olds 455, but my dad installed a Hardin Marine 454 BBC after the Olds died. Oh, and it says MFG - Ski Boats Inc. on the tag and has "Classic" emblems on each side of the rear. Any help is greatly appreciated.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/Destru6969/Jet_Boat2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/Destru6969/Jet_Boat3.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/Destru6969/Jet_Boat4.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y181/Destru6969/Jet_Boat.jpg

ck7684
01-16-2009, 12:13 PM
Nice!! I really like these. I believe GMC made a model like that, and there are others. I dont know all the names...Spectre is one I think. Mine has the same engine cover!!
Looking forward to seeing it return to it's former glory!! :D
Oh, FYI it looks like you've got the same bottom hull as mine also!!

RustBoxBrad
01-16-2009, 12:44 PM
Thanks! I can't wait to get it going! I can't find much info, but it looks just like a 18 ft. CobraJet.