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yates9
06-14-2002, 01:26 PM
Who in here has 20' or larger Jet boats? Post what you've got...

froggystyle
06-14-2002, 01:43 PM
21' Ultra 21 XS. Closed bow, big motor.

Gamer
06-14-2002, 01:58 PM
21' Daytona Eliminator Dom pump.
Current Motor stock 454
New Blown 540 hopefully done at the end of the month.

yates9
06-14-2002, 02:05 PM
Are these deep V's or shallow? Anyone got Deep V's?

rivercrazy
06-14-2002, 02:11 PM
98 Shockwave 21LS, AT pump. 18 degree bottom and 4 full length lifting strakes.

yates9
06-14-2002, 02:39 PM
Do you guys have any pics u can post?

Hotcrusader76
06-14-2002, 02:44 PM
US Navy 82' Mark V...Two KaMeWa Jetdrives Twin V-12 Detroits 5000 horsepower!
Beat it!
LOL...

HammerDown
06-14-2002, 04:32 PM
Well for one day I owned a 26foot SleekCraft Ambassador...it was a really cool boat...had a white furry head liner and all that Matt Helm type of crap. Anyhow it also had a Jacuzzy pump...the boat would barley do 50 mph...sold it the very next day for a nice profit...good thing, later that year I found my 21 Daytona. Great fast boat...but no furry head liner or no stabbin cabin to speak of...unless your 2 foot tall!

Beavertim
06-14-2002, 05:09 PM
21 ft Eliminator Sport Cruiser (1978), twin turbo 460 BBF, Dominator AA pump, 2 20 gal tanks that always seem low!

JETBOAT BRIAN
06-14-2002, 07:18 PM
1998 Edge Phantom 21
Blown 502/AT 309 pump
http://www.havasubarney.com/iB_html/uploads/post-5-34536-DSCF0003.JPG

lakesmodified
06-14-2002, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by Beavertim:
21 ft Eliminator Sport Cruiser (1978), twin turbo 460 BBF, Dominator AA pump, 2 20 gal tanks that always seem low!
Beavertim, what's your top speed with you twin turbo 460 BBF? Ivan

dankirk
06-14-2002, 08:09 PM
23' Mirage Daycruiser. Ford 460 and a Panther Jet. Goes 50-60, depending on conditions.
http://home.socal.rr.com/kirkpatrickcove/miragerepair47.jpg
See more here: http://home.socal.rr.com/kirkpatrickcove/
Later, Dan

Eric455
06-14-2002, 11:15 PM
21' omega day cruiser. berkely pump, 455 olds stock. i do 67@ 4600 rpms, top speed 72. again like the guys said depends on water conditions. fun boat

DirtyBob
06-15-2002, 12:36 AM
1977 20.5' Custom Jet Mini-Day Cruiser, 460/Berk

future boater
06-15-2002, 01:24 AM
Originally posted by Eric455:
21' omega day cruiser. berkely pump, 455 olds stock. i do 67@ 4600 rpms, top speed 72. again like the guys said depends on water conditions. fun boat
is that GPS'd? my dads 19 foot omega with a fresh/mild 460(about 450 horses) with a "B" in the pump again fresh doesnt do no 72mph. i would have to say MAYBE 67-68 on its best day.

Jet 460
06-15-2002, 03:04 AM
79' Glastron Carlson, 460 Berkley, corvette red w/white interior

beached1
06-15-2002, 05:36 AM
No offense but I would think that it would take a lot more than a stock 455 to push an Omega day cruiser to 72mph. I have a 77 20.6 Omega bowrider. It was a pile of shit. No full length stringers, almost 1/4" of hook, and the best part was that they must have hired a bunch of illegals to rig it. I have since replaced the transom and floor. Glassed in full length stringers and removed the hook from the bottom. 427 BBC, Jacobs ign, crower cam, 10.1 pistons, Edelbrock air gap, Demon 750 dp and a Jacuzzi WJ. Hell, If I can reach 55 with it, I'll be happy. 60? I'll eat my shorts.

froggystyle
06-15-2002, 09:40 AM
72 does seem a little optimistic... I was hovering around the 72 mph mark with my boat for months with over 600 hp. It took the droop, .025 clearance on the pump, a detailed "A" impeller, competition loader grate and a billet stuffer to put the thing upwards of 75. And my bottom is straight!
Stock 455 in a 21 Omega... 62 maybe? If you were to ask me what I would guess given the information I would have said 50-55.
No offense meant by this post, but if someone is trying to decide whether he should get a larger jet boat, and if anyone is getting any real top speeds out of one, we should be real straight with him. It is tough and expensive as hell to put a big jet over 70 mph, bottom line.

Eric455
06-15-2002, 11:04 AM
hey i'm not trying to be a dick or anything but, but anyone remember when i said i hit 82@4700 rpms, i was useing a speedo. alote of people said it was impossible, and i thought so too. so i went out again with a gps. guys i'm not lieing i have no point to lie to any of you guys if i hit 45, or 50 or hit 60 i will tell at what rpms that was at. and i checked it sith a gps this time, i checked it 4 times, yea the water was glass, but still. i did hit 72 and that was at 5200 rpms i hit 67@ 4600 rpms i have a "B" in the pump, hey i still might be wrong again but i will asure you that i've checked with gps about 4 to 5 times and i did get those speed. hey i'm gonna get a new gps today i will try the boat again this sunday. i'll let you guys know how it does.

froggystyle
06-15-2002, 11:34 AM
I certainly wasn't calling you a liar! I just figured that it wasn't a GPS reading.
That is a magical boat. I wouldn't change the oil on it for fear of screwing up the combination! I am very happy to hear of your success with the combination. To give you an idea of where I am coming from, I have many, many thousands of dollars into my engine upgrades, and more into a setback jet with a trick setup. My RPM's at 72 were 5400 with an "A" impeller. I detailed the "A", added some cup (kindof an A+), tightened up the clearance, added the stuffer and changed to a Scotten intake grate and pulled a best of 5600 at 78. This is with a very straight new bottom also. Granted, with stereo gear I may be running a little heavier than you as well, but those just seem like very incredible numbers for a stock 455.
I just looked at the performance "dynanometer" on the Berkeley tech site, and to run 4600 RPMs with a "B" cut impeller (your 67 mph spin) it requires less than 280 hp to turn the B. At 5200 though (the 72 mph jaunt), it requires over 390 hp. what I would be concerned about if I were you was what is limiting your RPMs when you are only turning 4600. I freak when I lose 100 for some reason. To lose over 100 hp is a major component of a recurring nightmare for me. It always ends with water in the oil... and then I wake up http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif
In addition, none of the corrolations add up. I have several freinds with different types 21' boats and bottoms running similar power with very similar top speeds. The 390 horse 454 mag and the 496 mag (also 375ish horses) all run upper 50's in 21' boats. Thousands of extra dollars get you into a 502 or 496 HO (420 hp) and net you a couple of mph and will tickle the 60's. Two hundred more hp see upper 60's, low 70's, and another two hundred will see low 80's. I plan on adding a pro-shot fogger nitrous system to mine and seeing 82-83 with well over 800 hp.
I have never seen a 280 hp boat run upper 60's, and I have also never seen a 390 hp boat run low 70's. Excepting strap-on tunnel hulls of course.
Let me know what you are doing right, because I will do it immediately to my rig! I really am stoked that these are the numbers you are turning. I am curious how your second GPS outing goes as well. I have never heard of one being wrong, so this would be a first too.
Let me know... and like I said I am firmly in your corner on this one. No sarcasm at all.

SPECTRABRENT
06-15-2002, 02:00 PM
I would have to agree with Froggy on this 21 foot Omega running 67 with a stock Olds.. No way. I guess it might hit 67 being towed on a trailer. The 21 Omega is a bad copy of the Spectra 20. I had a Spectra 20 with a 509 Chevy and the best I ran was 66 on a GPS. I would say a 21 Omega would be lucky to run 50 with an Olds.
Brent

Eric455
06-15-2002, 02:29 PM
you know what guys you can say all you want of course i can not prove it to you by these forums. but i can say one thing. if any of you guys live in so. california please call me 818 563 2005 i will take you for a ride. and prove it to you, or if you have friends who live her or family who live here i will take them on a ride. i will let you drive the boat anything. but please dont say all this bullshit if you have not seen the boat run. and if you think i'm lieing let it be so. but anyday anytime. the gps is correct. and these are the #'s i get. yes i know that they sound like bullshit but their are not. froogy i totally understand where you are coming from but i'm telling the truth.
eric

yates9
06-15-2002, 03:59 PM
Eric455, Do you have pic of interior and exterior of youro boat. I'd like to see what your running...
Yates2@mindspring.com

jet496
06-15-2002, 08:17 PM
I believe you. Would like to see it too. I live in Lakeside, CA. Maybe you have the ultimate hull/bottom. I have a 21' Ultra Stealth. 496HO, A impeller & barely hit 63 mph, but it's an open bow, family boat.

77charger
06-15-2002, 08:27 PM
67 at 4600 hard for me to believe that would take a very tight pump and lots of hp.I run a bbf 429 that is well built.It barely turns a full detailedA-B impeller and blueprinted bowl at 4800 on motor and 5200 on the gas(laughing type).was 5600rpm before pump work and 5200 on motor.speed remained the same.

froggystyle
06-15-2002, 10:54 PM
I live in So. Cal, and seriously. If we could bottle what you have for a combination... we can all retire. I would be very interested it taking a ride someday with you. No kidding, if it does run that, I would consider buying the boat for research! It would be worth the $ to run the engine on a dyno, find out where the power is at, then take a mold off of the bottom and design a new deck for it.
With stock power running in the 70's... lisence to print cash.
I am being very serious. Something wonderful has happened to your boat, and I would like to know how it works.

project-speed
06-15-2002, 11:33 PM
I've got a 21' tahiti, mondello 455, this is a very heavy boat, with alot of power, I got it up to 75 max. I might get 5 more when the motor get's broke in. (cableguy)

cruser
06-16-2002, 12:25 AM
23 ft Sleek Executive (heavy). Berkely pump, A impeller, warmed over 468 turns 4800 rpm, Bushwacker hydraulic diverter. Fun boat for last 19yrs.

jeff-in-ky
06-16-2002, 04:17 AM
1994 21ft Edge Phantom
454 on nitrous
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Dcp_0114.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Dcp_0113.JPG
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beached1
06-16-2002, 05:58 AM
Hey Eric455, I wasn't trying to bust your balls or anything. But Like Froggy, I just though perhaps your numbers were from a speedo and not GPS. If in fact you truely are running those speeds, please, please, pretty please, tell us what all you have besides a stck 455. I believe we might have the same hull and I would kill if I could get mine in the upper 60's. I bought this boat for just a cheap party wagon. I'm not looking to get into any river races, but it pisses me off when I get passed by PWC's.
Please help,
Gerrit

eliminatya
06-16-2002, 06:26 PM
jeff that is a beautiful edge. do you have any numbers on what the boat does.

jeff-in-ky
06-17-2002, 03:30 AM
Thanks eliminatya - It is not that fast, but extremely stable with no porpoise.
72-74 GPS @ 5500 rpm Berkley B impeller
88-90 GPS @ 6800 rpm on nitrous
JB

Hustler
06-17-2002, 07:00 AM
22.6 Hustler fairly stock 396, jaccuzi yj pump with a AT energizer kit the boat will run 68 at 5000 rpm
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/hustler050.JPG

flat broke
06-17-2002, 07:36 AM
Joe, did I read that right? 68@5k? Is that after the work Jack did? I'm impressed big time. I need to get down to MPD and pick up my pump today if I can get some time. I know you're running the DPS cav reducer/loader impeller, but what cut is your main impeller? I can't wait to get the Spectra in the water with a pump that is actually set up properly.
Talk to you later, or see you in Parker,
Chris

rivercrazy
06-17-2002, 07:40 AM
If your boat runs 68, my boat is faster than I thought! http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif
Originally posted by Hustler:
22.6 Hustler fairly stock 396, jaccuzi yj pump with a AT energizer kit the boat will run 68 at 5000 rpm
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/hustler050.JPG

froggystyle
06-17-2002, 07:45 AM
Originally posted by Hustler:
22.6 Hustler fairly stock 396, jaccuzi yj pump with a AT energizer kit the boat will run 68 at 5000 rpm
That does it! I am using your GPS's from now on... 68 from the school bus? You gotta be blowin me.

rivercrazy
06-17-2002, 07:51 AM
My guess is he meant 58. Typo!!! LOL!
Originally posted by froggystyle:
That does it! I am using your GPS's from now on... 68 from the school bus? You gotta be blowin me.

canuck1
06-17-2002, 07:57 AM
Hey Froggy
How about mid 70's at 5200 with a small block approx. 410 hp

canuck1
06-17-2002, 07:59 AM
OOPS it said larger boats http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

Hustler
06-17-2002, 08:14 AM
Thats no typo bud, I mean just look at the pic http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif
Hustler

froggystyle
06-17-2002, 08:18 AM
Hustler... give me a call. I forgot your cell #

froggystyle
06-17-2002, 08:46 AM
OK, I am officially hoisting the bullshit flag! Hustler was being funny, but I will be honest, you guys with your 72 mph stockers have me seriously concerned that I am doing something wrong.
How about some pics?
Here is my boat at 1/4 load of fuel, speed intake grate and diverted up (not full speed) running at around 65 mph. This thing is completely aired out, and it doesn't get much better at 78. Looks the same, but with a much lower diverter and straighter back hair!
http://www.ultraboats.com/ultra/html/gallery/archive/21xs/images/21%20XS7.JPG
[This message has been edited by froggystyle (edited June 17, 2002).]

HBjet
06-17-2002, 08:59 AM
Originally posted by froggystyle:
you guys with your 72 mph stockers have me seriously concerned that I am doing something wrong.
Yeah, your trying to make a 21' daycruiser run like a 18-19' jet boat. The weight factor between the two is huge!
HBjet

hottrodder
06-17-2002, 03:24 PM
Froggy: You aren't doing anything wrong. In fact I think you got it all (or most of it anyway) right. It looks to me like your getting alot of lift. Very little wet surface. I've got a closed bow Vector with twin turbo 454 @ 8lbs. Boat runs 71 on Autometer speedo @ 5500 but alot more wetted surface. I've ridden in a few other Vector IO's and there all bow draggers. Kinda sketchy when pushing a C note. I wanted to turn it upside down before this season and do the bottom but that's gonna have to wait till this winter. It's got about a 1/8" hook at the transom using a 6' straight edge. I know it's all in the bottom. I think I need to radius the keel more and farther forward too. I've put bigger compressor wheels, bigger carbs, and a cam driven fuel pump for the top end on it this year. Should up the HP's to near 7 from 625. We'll see... What kind of HP's do you get out of the Merlin? And what's your bottom like? ie Full length keel.

HBjet
06-17-2002, 03:40 PM
http://www.ultraboats.com/ultra/html/gallery/archive/21xs/images/21%20XS7.JPG
Are you sure the photo wasn't taken when you happen to hit a wake, making it look like your hull was air'd out.
Like this......
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/hustler030.JPG
HBjet http://free.***boat.net/ubb/smile.gif
[This message has been edited by HBjet (edited June 17, 2002).]

ole war horse
06-17-2002, 04:42 PM
I have a 21 Wriedt and still no DAM motor yet
cause I am still waiting for an oil pan.....

canuck1
06-17-2002, 08:15 PM
Froggy
I'll bet that your motor in my hull would make damm near 100 plus. Your stereo out weighs my boat http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

froggystyle
06-18-2002, 08:34 AM
Originally posted by HBjet:
Are you sure the photo wasn't taken when you happen to hit a wake, making it look like your hull was air'd out.
No, no wake. We have several pics of the same thing at separate times. On Hustlers pic the water is choppy and shitty. The day we took those pics it was just a tiny bit of surface chop (perfect!) and no other boats.
That boat rides way out of the water.

HBjet
06-18-2002, 09:11 AM
Originally posted by froggystyle:
On Hustlers pic the water is choppy and shitty.
I know, In choppy and flat water his boat lifts like that. Also, the Bow Rail Aerodynamics give Hustlers boat the lift. If you added one, you will see the difference, and others will too.
HBjet
[This message has been edited by HBjet (edited June 18, 2002).]

froggystyle
06-18-2002, 10:16 AM
LMAO http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

froggystyle
06-18-2002, 10:17 AM
That bow rail he has makes me want to mount a harpoon to it!

rivercrazy
06-18-2002, 10:19 AM
I think froggy's boat is getting the lift he says it does. However with flat water, I can make my boat do this with the diverter up and stabbing the throttle off and on. Its fun! http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif

Hustler
06-18-2002, 10:41 AM
Originally posted by froggystyle:
That bow rail he has makes me want to mount a harpoon to it!
Ya thats just what I need http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif to be able to harpoon any body that gets in my way.....or tries to pass me http://free.***boat.net/ubb/biggrin.gif
Hustler

Riverhound
06-18-2002, 11:14 AM
20.6' 1976 Tahiti cruiser 466 Ford Berk JC pump all the goodies. Runs pretty good for a tank that floats.
By the way it's for sale if someones looking. super clean.

propless
07-09-2002, 06:15 PM
1980 26' Sleekcraft day cruiser, 454 Indmar modified, does about 45-50 and is a smooth ride in rough water. Recently installed a PD and what a remarkable change in performance.
Yes - it still has the original metal flake gold top with wood grain, dark metal flake sides & original diamond-tuck interior "maan". No, not towing it with a lower rider (and yes I like those as well), it requires a full size ride to tow this lead-sled.
Of course I would enjoy more speed, a more radical exposed engine, but you know - I motor along with most of the larger boats while other limp their way around due to water conditions and women can layout while cruising.
I've owned both flats, and smaller "v's", a blast to play in but hell to ride in and women have a hell of a time spreading out while motoring along - I'll enjoy my criuse mobile, getting looks, compliments, and staying dry (except for the spilled beer). Oh yea, it's a blast navigating through a bill-zillion boats at wake speed - NOT!
Hey, jets are a blast period!

1tricky1
07-09-2002, 10:07 PM
20' Sleekcraft tunnel 1979 version. 454 Chevy worked over pretty good. Berkley "F" pump turning a brand new A impeller 5400 with a boat load of fuel and a 200lb passenger. Have no idea how fast, but it loves to fly!
I haven't seen any PWC passing me yet (thank God), and I doubt a stock 455 olds behind a 21' Omega would either!

fat rat
07-10-2002, 08:58 AM
2001, 21 Daytona, blown 510 BBC, mid 90s all day long..........tunnels have an awsome ride.

Jungle Boy
07-10-2002, 10:44 AM
21" Eagle Sport with 383ci small block. Runs 72 MPH. Great riding boat.

Hub454
07-15-2002, 12:44 PM
I have a 20 Taylor lp with a stock 454 with a good set of oval port heads and the small wieand 177 blower. It runs 72 on GPS but I know I need a different ride plate and shoe. Maybe this winter I will get it changed out. I would like to get another 5mph if possible.

BK
07-16-2002, 10:41 AM
21' Cheetah 454 BBC (40 over) aprox 500hp, Berkley with A/B impeller turning 5300 rpm. Hope the pic shows up.
http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0LgAAAFgQNXi5IieKk3YaD8y!nmtJ6k32H6GwWi3BXqutzIGT2 TY7t8ldGaI8sAMBe2oVt2NTw1o/cheetah5.jpg

Q-ball
07-18-2002, 08:16 AM
I cant get my stock 455 to turn over 4600 with it mashed to the floor, how can Erics hit 5200 or whatever it was. Could just the differences in our impellers cause that? Not calling anyone a liar, just would like my 455 powered 18' Wriedt hit those kinds of #. Later Q

Lightning
07-18-2002, 12:09 PM
I have a Lightning(Ultra) 21'XS, same hull as Froggy with a stock Marine Power 454 (390 hp) and a setback pump. Top speed with nobody in the boat (except for me driving) is 53-55 at about 4800rpm.
[ July 18, 2002, 01:10 PM: Message edited by: Lightning ]

68 hallett
07-19-2002, 05:31 PM
21 foot 1968 hallett 454bbc

Hollis
07-24-2002, 05:40 AM
I have a 1978 20' Checkmate w/ a 460 and Berk...what a dinosaur. Wish I could find someone with one to compare.
[ July 24, 2002, 05:02 PM: Message edited by: Hollis ]

VanDeano
07-24-2002, 05:56 AM
I have a 1978 25' Hawaiian Daycrusier w/460 mild not wild, Berkley AA pump w/ place diverter. Two 50 gallon gas tanks. It does about 50 mph

H8Monday
07-24-2002, 09:01 AM
Eliminator 21.5 Sport Cruiser. Very tired 460. Berk with loader grate and Aggressor bowl and Aggressor A/B impeller, Place Diverter,56 on GPS.
http://community.webshots.com/rz/r1/1/69/83/29816983ocrTRCETye_ph.jpg

Windy
07-24-2002, 09:19 AM
That is my favorite pic of the ole school bus....Randy is a good photographer. I believe you Joe.
MissHBjet :D

GasTurbine
07-25-2002, 07:37 AM
yates9:
Who in here has 20' or larger Jet boats? Post what you've got...Jet drives are typically reserved for boats in the 16-23' range. There are exceptions, such as rapid touring boats, military aps, and other specialty designs, but the reason is cavitation.
Large off-shore boats for example, reguarly have the hull leaving the water at speed. With an outdrive or outboard, the prop can remain in the water. This, of course, would note be the case with a jet.

JustMVG
07-26-2002, 09:18 AM
I have a 21 open bow Ultra LX with stock 454mag/carb,setback dom. pump w hyd place div.
I need ideas to get more out of her, i an seeing 63 to 65 on the speedo but we all know that they lie!! Will a droop nozzle help or hurt and should i just go and put a blower on or build the hell out of it.
I want turn key mid to low maint. and be able to keep up with some of you bigger guys.
Thanks, Mike

SeaYaBye
07-26-2002, 09:34 PM
Running a 23.5 Cordova Daycruiser 460 Ford Berkley...She'll do 50 if asked nicely Always looking for more [so what else is new??] Great Lake Powell boat!! T.R.C

gotdamp
07-27-2002, 07:52 AM
I have a 1979 Glastron/Carlson CV-23 23.5' Day cruiser with usable cuddy (large, heavy, well-built). Has stock 460 (original, not rebuilt) with JE pump and Aggressor A cut. 58 mph GPS max so far. Would like to post pics but don't know how.

1HOTGMCJET
07-27-2002, 03:16 PM
Here you go, gotdamp:NEAT looking rig, by the way...
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/114-1443b_IMG.JPG
ENJOY! :D

1HOTGMCJET
07-27-2002, 03:21 PM
annnnnnnnnnnd - ROOOOOOOSTERS AWAY!!!!! LOL :D
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/114-1435a_IMG.JPG
COOOOOOOL! :D

SANGERBRU
07-28-2002, 08:24 PM
Sanger Mini-Daycruiser,LS-7,open chambered heads 12-1,660hp.,s.s. b impellar,5900 RPM.74 MPH

VanDeano
07-29-2002, 12:38 AM
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Forum_Graphic_Depot/07270009[1]1.JPG
1978 25' Hawaiian Daycrusier

leland
07-29-2002, 08:08 PM
I have two larger jet boats. My original boat is a 1979 21' Tahiti super cruiser. With the family growing I wanted something a little larger and found a 1978 23' Sleekcraft Executive. I replaced the interior and put a 330 hp hardin marine 454 in it. According to my GPS it runs 48 mph. It's a bit of a pig but my wife and twin daughters love the room and thge way it rides.

mach1 454
07-31-2002, 07:27 PM
1975 mach1 with a 454chevy and a berkely jet. does 52mph with 5 people and 2 ice chests.
mach1 454
[ July 31, 2002, 08:28 PM: Message edited by: mach1 454 ]

gotdamp
07-31-2002, 08:05 PM
1HOTGMCJET:
Here you go, gotdamp:NEAT looking rig, by the way...
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/114-1443b_IMG.JPG
ENJOY! :D Thanks for your help with the post and with posting in general.

1HOTGMCJET
07-31-2002, 09:04 PM
NO sweat, my friend - GLAD to help you out! Tell you what, you decide to sell that rig, I got "first dibs", OK? Good Luck! :D

propless
08-02-2002, 05:53 PM
Here is the 26' jet.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/boat21.JPG

propless
08-02-2002, 05:54 PM
Here is the 26' jet.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/boat21.JPG

cturboaddict
08-02-2002, 07:11 PM
I have an 1978-(if i remeber corectly) 23' Wreidt Tiburon Day Cruiser, that had a 460 in it but now it has been sitting for almost three years with no motor and no work done to it! I started to glass the transom closed and the bottom of the boat(the jet intake) with plans for two outboards, then changed my mind and wanted a jet boat and then kindof left it at the boat yard. Kindof confused on if I want to do anything with it now! if I put the money into it to put i together, will it be worth it? :confused:

1HOTGMCJET
08-02-2002, 08:48 PM
Here you go propless....take a look at my suggestions on the "WANNA POST PICS?" thread..... http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/boat21.JPG
ENJOY! :D

RandyH
08-02-2002, 09:07 PM
I talked to American Turbine today and a Fella there ( I think his name was Ron ) said that they are in design of a bigger pump for bigger boats. It also has a built in 12 degree transom adapter with a set back design. This should really help beef up the corner between the transom and the keel and should allow some rather power combinations. Not to mention cut down on the pesky leaks.
Randy H

mud duck
08-03-2002, 08:41 AM
This is a 25' Thunder Jet, 460 w/Berkeley pump.
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http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/ThunderJetSideVeiw02.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/boat-in-water.JPG

Kamakazi Ken
08-04-2002, 08:50 AM
Sorry, But what do you guy's mean by 1/8" - 1/4" hook. Just a term I've heard a few times but I'm really lost on that one.
Thank's
KK :confused:

hoolign
08-04-2002, 10:15 AM
KK
the ass end of your boat,on the bottom,is either straight ,hooked or has rocker
with a straight edge,like a 6 foot level,put it against the bottom,even with the back of
the boat,towards the front,in the center,and on either side center, of if theres a gap between the level ,and the boat, thats hook.if you can rock the level,on a "bulge" thats rocker,if theres no gap it's straight
hope this helps

440jetster
08-05-2002, 09:28 AM
I have a 75 Sleek 23' that came stock with the 455 Olds/Jacuz YJ combo.We had fun skiing and makin 3 kids downunder and cruzing in the 40-45mph range. I had spent lots of cash and endless hours doing upgrades. I installed a new Berk JC pump "A" impeller which was blueprinted by Walts HBS. I gutted the 70's style doghouse/jumpseat interior. Glassed in new full lenght stringers and new floor. Built a 400 Chrysler stroker engine( B-1) which puts out 400-420 hp. Added stainless exhaust tip(above the water line, sounds awesome!)and i'm going to paint and put in the new interior this winter. I can boldly say she runs a soild 58-60mph.