Speed of your jet... [Archive]

PickleFork2Be

10-24-2002, 10:36 AM

Hey all you jetters out there, I'm just curious to know what speeds you are getting out of your jet boat. So let's here em'...and some details--speed, engine, blown?
Thanks guys!
PF2BE :D
[ October 24, 2002, 11:37 AM: Message edited by: PickleFork2Be ]

MikeF

10-24-2002, 10:41 AM

A semidetuned 82 :D .
Pump gas engine, single carb, DNE cam, Light MPD boat and jet. Spinning a B @ 53-54K. Should go faster when I take out the mufflers, stop the water to the headers and put a little more timing into it. :D :cool:
[ October 24, 2002, 06:54 PM: Message edited by: MikeF ]

Slick

10-24-2002, 10:43 AM

90+ with one person, quartertanks at 1000' above sealevel 79deg wink

Jordy

10-24-2002, 10:56 AM

Slick:
90+ with one person, quartertanks at 1000' above sealevel 79deg wink What was the traffic like on the freeway that day when you were pulling it at 90? :D :D :D :D
As far as my boat, it will run a good solid 45-50 mph on a good day. wink
Jordy :D

Tom Foolery

10-24-2002, 11:06 AM

Best Run on the GPS 73, Worst was 68

burning cole

10-24-2002, 11:10 AM

a strong 35-40 440 Chrysler, stock, berk blue printed pump, 4600 RPM
[ October 24, 2002, 12:30 PM: Message edited by: burning cole ]

Liberator TJ1984

10-24-2002, 11:28 AM

Fully loaded 1 person (me) a little over 90mph...
stock bore 454 , 8.75/1 comp. , 602 lift roller setup , 8/71 @ 12 under = 6# boost on small valve oval port heads (ported) ,Dominator pump SS a+ @ 5600 rpm..no special pump work done..
once at 6000+ rpm @ 16# boost mph =?????puked head gaskets eek! maybe next year o-ring heads :D and see ???

Blown509Liberator

10-24-2002, 11:34 AM

21' Linerator tunnel hull
Blown 6 71 509ci 850hp
Stock pump with race prepped SS impeller
96MPH best run- still has set up issues
MikeW

Froggystyle

10-24-2002, 11:48 AM

76 mph. Gas, etc... 509 Merlin

XClutchboy725

10-24-2002, 11:59 AM

That is Classified information.................
I could tell you, but then I'd have to KILL you!
:p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

Blown 472

10-24-2002, 12:24 PM

76 glastron/carlson
472 inch ford, 6.71 three percent over @nine psi, b cut imp, flowed bowl, and imp from mpd.
with full tank of gas and my fat ass, the boat will run 75-76 at 5200rpm

PickleFork2Be

10-24-2002, 12:24 PM

XClutchboy725:
That is Classified information.................
I could tell you, but then I'd have to KILL you!
LOL...that bad, huh? j/k :D :p :D
PF2BE

PickleFork2Be

10-24-2002, 12:25 PM

burning cole:
a strong 35-40 440 Chrysler, stock, berk blue printed pump, 4600 RPM440, eh? Sweet! Another fellow Mopar boater! 5 Stars to ya! :D
PF2BE

PickleFork2Be

10-24-2002, 12:30 PM

Heya Froggy, you've got a PM :)
PF2BE

diggler

10-24-2002, 12:39 PM

I hit close to 75mph. 1972 Tahiti, 455 olds. 5100rpms.
Lots of chine walking and bow steer though. Scared the shit out of me. Need to get a diverter before I do that again.

mud duck

10-24-2002, 01:11 PM

Currently...
* 17' - 1975 fiberglass Lund, 5.0L I/O = 55 mph GPS
* 18' - 1975 Taylor, 455 Olds jet = 58 mph GPS
* 21' - 1998 Ultra LX Bow Rider, 454 jet = 59 mph GPS
Now, what should I plan for more speed next year? Hummmm. wink

badbug

10-24-2002, 01:35 PM

110.4 radar twin turbo 20 ft. kustom kraft tunnel jet

burning cole

10-24-2002, 01:40 PM

a strong 35-40 440 Chrysler stock, berk blue printed pump, 4600 RPM, diverter, ride plate, shoe, MSD Ingnition. That is pretty much all I know about this boat. At 40 it is scary as shit, feels like you are going 100.

Shmoolie

10-24-2002, 01:54 PM

boat: 22 Stealth
engine: 540 Merlin, NA
pump: setback Pro Dominator
impeller: SS-A with DPS cav. reducer
speed: 70-75

XClutchboy725

10-24-2002, 01:59 PM

J/K 72.5 MPH on GPS!!!

cyclone

10-24-2002, 02:29 PM

boat= 19' Rogers Bonneville TR
motor= 477cid chevy
pump= Berk 12JG with ride plate, speed grate etc.
Best so far= 75.5mph

leland

10-24-2002, 03:07 PM

Boat = 23' sleekcraft executive
Engine = 454, 330 hp Hardin marine
Pump = Berkley E pump
30 gals gas, 2 people, 2 sets of skis, knee board wake board, cooler...
48 mph gps

BowTie Rick

10-24-2002, 03:15 PM

2000 Ultra 21 LX bow rider, stock 454 runs 50 MPH. Adding droop this winter to get more boat outta the water. Looking at some pics, it runs too wet.

jstwkd

10-24-2002, 03:30 PM

89 carribean 79.6 on gps AA alum. imp. 5100 12jg
droop and diverter slight work to pump around 600 hp BBC 502
Taking pump apart for more work.adding two 660s instaed of a single????Looking for 90mph

pgf127rt

10-24-2002, 03:57 PM

77 Glastron Carlson CVX-20, 468, 850 Holley, sq. port heads, stock Berkley pump, B cut impeller, Hyd. Place Deverter, rideplate 65 mph, still breaking the motor in, with the originalFord 460 we had it running 70 on a nordskog, will check it on GPS when it quits raining.

Lightning

10-24-2002, 04:05 PM

boat: Ultra 21XS
engine: 454, 390hp
pump: setback Dominator
impeller: It has one
speed: 50-55, full of gas with 2 people.

propless

10-24-2002, 04:08 PM

26' Sleekcraft, 454 slight modification, Berk, loaded with gas (80 gallons) and two adults and one 13 year old who thinks he is an adult - 50 mph and increases obvisouly and gas is consumed up to about 55mph+.
This is based on a friends boat GPS, I have nothing to support this. I will note that I have noted a remarkable improvement with the addition of a new TPC carb. My top end smokes now (smokes as in favorable!).
Talk to Ty at "tdlofstrom@tpcracing.com" - his magic work, not mine!

572Daytona

10-24-2002, 04:19 PM

boat: 1996 21' Daytona
engine: 572 Bowtie, NA, Single Carb, 620 dyno hp
pump: setback American Turbine
impeller: SS-AA with cav. reducer
speed: 88.4 GPS @ 5500 rpm
boat: 1975 18' Tahiti Super Tiger
engine: 455 Olds
pump: Berkeley 12jc
impeller: Aluminum A
speed: 64.3 GPS at 4750 rpm

77charger

10-24-2002, 04:35 PM

19 ft charger bbf429 well built runs 65(4800) on motor 70-71(5100 rpm)on nitrous speeds are gpsed and does it consistently.and 5mph when towed by gig :) :)
Pump is a golden eagle with an energizer kit that has been reworked by mpd(impeller and bowl) also added a diverter.I would think that if i had a better intake(berk type)that a couple of more mph is possible but i dont have one so i have no excuses.
[ October 24, 2002, 05:36 PM: Message edited by: 77charger ]

comin' unscrewed

10-24-2002, 05:05 PM

'77 Southwind Tunnel
461 inch BBC
Berk Jet w/"B" impellor, snoot and berkley "R" nozzle and reverse bucket, 4 degree wedge, intake insert removed, machined for shoe and ride plate and reinstalled @ 4 degree angle, closed center loader grate (all by GS Marine)
93 on radar with driver only, low fuel, and the rear bench on the beach :)

FLYTE RISK

10-24-2002, 05:17 PM

Liberator TJ1984:
Fully loaded 1 person (me) a little over 90mph...
stock bore 454 , 8.75/1 comp. , 602 lift roller setup , 8/71 @ 12 under = 6# boost on small valve oval port heads (ported) ,Dominator pump SS a+ @ 5600 rpm..no special pump work done..
once at 6000+ rpm @ 16# boost mph =?????puked head gaskets eek! maybe next year o-ring heads :D and see ???save your $$$$ on machine work and buy a good set of heads.. I cant imagine blown and roller using oval port small valve heads.. just my 2 cents

1tricky1

10-24-2002, 05:20 PM

79 Sleekcraft SST tunnel, 454 Chevy, Tunnel ram, 750's, 9.7 to 1, 049 oval ports (slightly worked), 2.19in 1.88ex, Clay Smith cam, roller rockers. Old school JF pump with jetovator(need to upgrade to Place diverter) GPS @ 75mph. :rolleyes:

Her454

10-24-2002, 05:20 PM

Ladies never tell. :D

Her454

10-24-2002, 05:23 PM

FLYTE RISK
]save your $$$$ on machine work and buy a good set of heads.. I cant imagine blown and roller using oval port small valve heads.. just my 2 cents[/QB]Flyte over on the dark side?

FLYTE RISK

10-24-2002, 05:31 PM

Her454:
FLYTE RISK
]save your $$$$ on machine work and buy a good set of heads.. I cant imagine blown and roller using oval port small valve heads.. just my 2 centsFlyte over on the dark side?[/QB]Just reading all the lies J/K alotta people have pretty stout motors cant figure why they are not in triple digits.. Oh i know why they dont have a prop.. ha ha just playin....

Jetty 468

10-24-2002, 05:55 PM

Beavertim

10-24-2002, 08:26 PM

21 ft Eliminator Sport Cruiser, 40 Gal of Gas + Equipment, 5K RPM on an Agressor AA Dominator w/PD & wedge, 550 HP Turboed 460 BBF, 68 MPH on GPS. Does this seem reasonable? Would a shoe/rideplate vs the stock intake be a big improvement?

bchbum

10-24-2002, 08:50 PM

2002 Ultra Lighting . stock 454 330 hp ,Dom. jet with place . speedo says 57 mph , I don't want a gps onboard to burst my bubble .

LVjetboy

10-25-2002, 12:57 AM

This GPS-measured from run at Temple this Wednesday on engine @ 5k (75 F, 1155 ft. elevation, ideal chop, 2 pax, full tanks = 170 lbs gas, blender, cooler, etc. etc., ):
http://users.lvcm.com/lvjetboy/Speed3.gif
Estimates at same temp, elev. and water conditions...
1pax: 84+ mph
1pax w/Nos: 93+ mph
What a difference weight, elevation and air temp. make aye? But y sweat the small stuff...
jer
[ October 25, 2002, 03:44 AM: Message edited by: LVjetboy ]

intimidator

10-25-2002, 01:55 AM

1980 CENTURION PICKLE G.P.S. AT 0 MOTOR BROKE WHEN RUNNING 80+ DON'T TRUST GPS BEEN KNOWN TO OUT RUN 86MPH BOATS? 477C.I. 12.6TO1 550 HYD. 2-660'S APX.575HP DOM.AB IMP.PRO LOAD 3.125 NOZ. SHOE WITH RIDE. APP. HULL 650# 12 OF THESE BOATS WHERE MADE IN SEQUIN,TX. HAS ANYBODY SEEN ARE KNOW THE WERABOUTS OF THE OTHER 11BOATS? PICS IN JETHEAVEN & HB JETS

LVjetboy

10-25-2002, 03:11 AM

Intimidator, don't trust gps? Results may vary. Good lock with satellites a must. Anomalys and all. I wondered also...
But my Etrex GPS typically locks on at 15-17 ft. clear sky position accuracy both in LV and at the Temple (about 46 statute miles East as the crow.) Then reads about 1.3 below VDO pitot speedo. How strange is that? Ya, I'm a numbers guy. Accurate location measurement being key to speed. Don't know how or if overcast affects. Update every 0.5 seconds if I remember right. Not bad huh? So your zero reading AT 80+ weird to me.
Also my gps pretty d*mn close to my Vette digital speedo on hwy 95 btw up to about a hundred. Rivaling radar?
And those "claimed 86 mph boats"...don't believe until you verify. Claims of "86 mph" are no gage of accurate measurement. And "outrunning a claimed 86 mph boat" certainly no proof of true speed. Not that I'm saying your ride's slow. But dock talk being what it is and all...
Just some thoughts.
jer
[ October 25, 2002, 05:22 AM: Message edited by: LVjetboy ]

572Daytona

10-25-2002, 05:22 AM

My boat has been radared at 87 + with 2 passengers and 88 + with GPS and just me so I think the GPS is accurate. There is however a lag with a GPS, when you hit top speed you need to stay there a couple of seconds until the GPS catches up. My speedo actually registers less than the GPS...definitely not something that a new boat dealer installed, thats for sure.

Liberator TJ1984

10-25-2002, 06:04 AM

Yea I hear you guys...waiting for my year end bonus from work...usually get in Feb.or March...drooling all over a set of Rectangle port 345cc Aluminium AFR Heads :D .... that should let her fly...may go with bigger cam also ??? who knows ..had to work with what I had at the time :( Originally posted by FLYTE RISK:
]save your $$$$ on machine work and buy a good set of heads.. I cant imagine blown and roller using oval port small valve heads.. just my 2 cents[/QB

Liberator TJ1984

10-25-2002, 06:10 AM

Jetty 468:
Liberator TJ1984:
Fully loaded 1 person (me) a little over 90mph...
stock bore 454 , 8.75/1 comp. , 602 lift roller setup , 8/71 @ 12 under = 6# boost on small valve oval port heads (ported) ,Dominator pump SS a+ @ 5600 rpm..no special pump work done..
once at 6000+ rpm @ 16# boost mph =?????puked head gaskets eek! maybe next year o-ring heads :D and see ???Where is Orange Co. ??????Jetty..we're down just North of Corpus Christi about 30mi. a little town of about 3000 called Orange Grove,the lake is only 5mi.away..all together there is about 35-40 ***boaters in the area...were you at Lake Whitney a few weeks ago??? ..I was there

JetBoatN

10-25-2002, 06:16 AM

'79 Glastron Carlson CVX-20:
59-60 with stock 460
70-71 on the bottle
(With one person of course, but that is a rare occasion so I don't hit these numbers too often!)

Jetty 468

10-25-2002, 06:21 AM

Liberator TJ1984:
Jetty 468:
Liberator TJ1984:
Fully loaded 1 person (me) a little over 90mph...
stock bore 454 , 8.75/1 comp. , 602 lift roller setup , 8/71 @ 12 under = 6# boost on small valve oval port heads (ported) ,Dominator pump SS a+ @ 5600 rpm..no special pump work done..
once at 6000+ rpm @ 16# boost mph =?????puked head gaskets eek! maybe next year o-ring heads :D and see ???Where is Orange Co. ??????Jetty..we're down just North of Corpus Christi about 30mi. a little town of about 3000 called Orange Grove,the lake is only 5mi.away..all together there is about 35-40 ***boaters in the area...were you at Lake Whitney a few weeks ago??? ..I was thereThought it was way south of here but I was not sure . Still working on HB club here in west Tx. and was wondering where you were . Have not been to lake Whitney but sound's like I should check it out .

Liberator TJ1984

10-25-2002, 06:50 AM

Jetty,, go to Hot Spots Central link,,,checkout the POST LAKE WHITNEY thread and check out Infomaniac's Video's when we were there ...heads up racing was awesome..vitually all kinds of rides ...

Blazerjet

10-25-2002, 06:57 AM

Boat= 73 Blazerjet
Motor= 400 HP 455 Olds (Guess)
Speed= 70-71 at 4800 all the time (GPS)

B - 40

10-25-2002, 08:14 AM

Hey blown 472, You have any pics of that '76?
'73 Glastron CV-19SS
stocker Olds 455
4400 rpms at an unverified 60-65mph.
Rides like a caddy at these speeds except for when it's in the air...

Lightning

10-25-2002, 08:45 AM

bchbum:
2002 Ultra Lighting . stock 454 330 hp ,Dom. jet with place . speedo says 57 mph , I don't want a gps onboard to burst my bubble .There is no way you are going that fast....I have the same boat with the 390HP 454. I'm lucky if I see 53 with nothing in the boat. I was wondering what other people were running that have my boat, I was told it would do 60, LMAO - yeah right. It would be interesting to go side by side and see what the speedos say. Maybe I just need to borrow a GPS and have my questions answered.

Bahner tunnel

10-25-2002, 09:14 AM

My friend had a 2001 21LX Ultra with the 390hp 454 with a place diverter and it ran 57mph (gps) at about sea level with a light load. The place diverter added about 3 mph . He originally bought the boat new without one and after a couple of months had one installed.

HotHallet

10-25-2002, 09:25 AM

19Ft Hallet Bubble Deck, 460 Ford, Berk. 12JC pump, mild cam, Basset O/T headers, Edelbrock Torker II manifold, Holley Vacuum secondary carb. We GPS'd the boat in Blythe at 58. I think if I hold her down long enough in perfectly flat water she'll go 60 but that's it. Sounds great with the baffles out and runs all summer-that's all I need.I need to win the lottery to go faster.

Ultra21

10-25-2002, 10:44 AM

1994 Ultra 21lxi 454 330hp with Berkley 12JG-A(recently blue printed), set back pump with place diverter, Summit HEI distributor, everything else stock. Speedo says 57 and GPS at 54 mph (bubble officially bursted). GPs'd in choppy water with 3 people and bimini up.

quig

10-25-2002, 11:27 AM

well... 77 Glastron/Carlson CVX-20 with bbf 429 .030 over 12JF Berklry with an Agressor impeller ... me in the boat and about a 3/4 fuel load it ran 66mph on GPS and I have yet to hit the nitrous (have a cheater kit on board)with 175 jets installed for the bonzi run for top speed but I am still hoping and working for 70mph I may have a loose pump problem again so I will have to take the motor back out this winter to check the pump :(
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/jet_roost.JPG

Froggystyle

10-25-2002, 12:47 PM

Lightning:
bchbum:
2002 Ultra Lighting . stock 454 330 hp ,Dom. jet with place . speedo says 57 mph , I don't want a gps onboard to burst my bubble .There is no way you are going that fast....I have the same boat with the 390HP 454. I'm lucky if I see 53 with nothing in the boat. I was wondering what other people were running that have my boat, I was told it would do 60, LMAO - yeah right. It would be interesting to go side by side and see what the speedos say. Maybe I just need to borrow a GPS and have my questions answered.I have GPS'd my buddies 390HP 21 XS with no bimini, with diverter, and a full fuel load. 59 all day with driver only, kissing sixty. Light wind chop, good cool conditions.

78Eliminator

10-25-2002, 01:19 PM

No GPS so far but it makes my cheeks flap.

MikeF

10-25-2002, 01:23 PM

78Eliminator:
No GPS so far but it makes my cheeks flap.Justin, You are supposed to be sitting in the seat, Not on the bow eek! :rolleyes: :p wink

lakesmodified

10-25-2002, 01:44 PM

78Eliminator:
No GPS so far but it makes my cheeks flap.78Elim... You're supposed to keep you shorts on to keep them cheeks from flappin!

sangerfamily

10-25-2002, 02:51 PM

We do about 75 on a good cold air day. 454 @ about 5800-6100rpm. Hope the pic comes out. http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/crush6565.JPG

jet4fun

10-25-2002, 04:13 PM

best gps, 73.8

bchbum

10-25-2002, 07:34 PM

bchbum

10-25-2002, 07:38 PM

bchbum:
Lightning:
bchbum:
2002 Ultra Lighting . stock 454 330 hp ,Dom. jet with place . speedo says 57 mph , I don't want a gps onboard to burst my bubble .There is no way you are going that fast....I have the same boat with the 390HP 454. I'm lucky if I see 53 with nothing in the boat. I was wondering what other people were running that have my boat, I was told it would do 60, LMAO - yeah right. It would be interesting to go side by side and see what the speedos say. Maybe I just need to borrow a GPS and have my questions answered.Yea , I don't think it's that fast , thats why I don't want a gps near my boat . please don't pop my ballon

SilyDevil

10-25-2002, 09:12 PM

Believe it or not....I have a 19' v-bottom sprint hull( reworked hull bottom by me) that had a BBC 454 with NOS.. boat runs on adverage 105 to 110 on the bottle, and mid 90s motor only.New motor is a 496 stroker, full roller valve train, Dart alu. heads that should run 115 if i feel safe at that MPH.. Boat very well known at Camp far West...Its not that hard if you have the right hull to start reworking with.... And some $$$$$$..LOL
Happy Racin..
# 469 " You Snooze, You Lose "
[ October 25, 2002, 10:17 PM: Message edited by: SilyDevil ]

MikeF

10-25-2002, 09:22 PM

Sd, Have any pic's of your boat?

SilyDevil

10-25-2002, 09:24 PM

yea.. how do i load them??

MikeF

10-25-2002, 09:27 PM

If they're in your comp, go to the media center on the 1st Hot Boat web page (ENTER HERE - center of page) and go into readers rides and post them there in the jet boats page.
Do that 1st, then I'll take it from there.
:D
[ October 25, 2002, 10:34 PM: Message edited by: MikeF ]

MikeF

10-25-2002, 10:02 PM

SilyDevil:
Believe it or not....I have a 19' v-bottom sprint hull( reworked hull bottom by me) that had a BBC 454 with NOS.. boat runs on adverage 105 to 110 on the bottle, and mid 90s motor only.New motor is a 496 stroker, full roller valve train, Dart alu. heads that should run 115 if i feel safe at that MPH.. Boat very well known at Camp far West...Its not that hard if you have the right hull to start reworking with.... And some $$$$$$..LOL
Happy Racin..
# 469 " You Snooze, You Lose "http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Bakersfield.JPG

6741

10-25-2002, 10:32 PM

jet4fun:
best gps, 73.8??????????????? wink

76sanger

10-26-2002, 05:18 AM

76 sanger bubble deck, not sure if i have a jc or jg (anyone know how to tell the difference) 396 with "781" heads , roller rockers, balanced crank and a weiand team g with a 750 DP . turning WOT (and i hold it there all the time lol) we gps'd it at 62. i thought my little 396 was slow but i guess its not doing to bad :)
oh yeah WOT is 5000 rpms.
[ October 26, 2002, 06:19 AM: Message edited by: 76sanger ]

revndave

10-26-2002, 06:09 AM

I have a 19 Carribean.91.6 gps b/c 7000rpm.Still trying to find combo.

jet4fun

10-26-2002, 12:14 PM

6741:
jet4fun:
best gps, 73.8??????????????? wink :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

PC Rat

10-26-2002, 12:26 PM

Placecraft
468 Chevy, 12:1, Dart heads, roller cam, tunnel ram, 650 holleys, b/c impeller about 5700rpms
95.4mph on gps
Brian

Rubths

10-26-2002, 04:29 PM

1978 19ft miller with 500hp 454 with merlin heads. With a 600 carb I did 61mph up river at 4900rpms.
Let ya know what the boat does with bigger carb and more of a top end impeller next year.

Tunnel Vision 110

10-27-2002, 08:29 AM

105 on motor, 112 on bottle (GPS)
Hull- 78' Ellim. Tunnel (bottom by GT BOATS)
Pump- Berk. (blueprint,& porting by GT Boats)
Eng- 523 Chevy, 11:1, steel Chevy Heads
(heads ported by Adam @ Winspeed Auto)
(motor By Jimmy The Jap)
(machine work by Bailey Bros.)
I hope to go faster next year after
some testing & tuning.
Good luck to all on hitting your goals
and have fun in the prosess.

10-27-2002, 10:14 AM

500" bbc, DNE motorsports (no n2)
'80 southwind tunnel, MPD pump
"Abracadabra", 298
all speeds/et's are on timeslips (no gps, i keep forgetting to take it along) :)
best quarter mile et, 9.94
best mph - 108
usually in the 10.0's, usually around 103-104.
points leader, njba 10-10.49 bracket.
"bring it on out - there's more room on the rope!"

Clown

10-27-2002, 10:38 AM

1979Eliminator Daytona 19ft
Big Block Chevy motor
780hp on dyno
93octane gas
Best mph ever on a real GPS 110-112 On a half mile
1000ft track 103mph
1000ft in the 8.3 sec
:confused:
Bottom by Me!
Setback pump by Me!
Motor by Me!
OOOHHHHHH sorry I got a little carried away!! eek!

jetboat5150

10-27-2002, 11:24 AM

I have a 18', '78 Tahiti BBC 454 2-4's a 12JG-SS berkley pump. Bought it 4yrs. ago as a turnkey fun toy, I've replaced a starter, flex plate, and normal maintance stuff, GPS'd last weekend at Barryessa cool calm clear day at 72.4 mph @4800 rpm. As far as I know the engine hasn't been tuched inside for 5??? years and still gives us a thrill everytime out. Jake

GlastronGuy

10-27-2002, 12:03 PM

boat: 18' Glastron V Hull
engine: Olds 455, Qjet, Logs
pump: Berkeley E, A impeller
speed: 62 MPH, GPS / 4200 RPM (indicated)
Full tank of gas, the wife and I and a full ice chest.
[ October 27, 2002, 12:09 PM: Message edited by: GlastronGuy ]

PLACECRAFT20

10-31-2002, 08:48 AM

1989 PLACECRAFT DAY CRUISER. 454 CHEVY, MSD IGNITION, ROLLER ROCKERS, 850 HOLLEY, EDELBROCK INTAKE,100HP NOS SHOT, B IMPELLER, SET BACK PUMP, SHOE & RIDEPLATE, LOADER GRATE, PLACE DIVERTER. RUNS 58 TO 60 WITH DRIVER PASSENGER & BEER ON HTE MOTOR. RUNS 65 TO 68 ON BOTTLE. SPEED DEPENDS ON BAD PORPOISE PROBLEM ABOVE 50. SPEED READINGS TAKEN WITH GPS. http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/PC3GIF.JPG

Mopar426

11-03-2002, 10:00 AM

Boat: 1975 Sleek 23'
Engine: 1964 Chrysler 426 Max Wedge, with KB .040 pistons @10.5:1, Edlebrock aluminum heads(closed chamber) 2.14in 1.90ex fully ported. Crane power max cam 507 lift @239 dur@50%. Edlebrock Torker intake with Holley 850dp, stock ignition with chrome box.
Pump: Berkeley 12JC fully blueprinted with stainless "A" impeller. Pump set at 5deg.
Top speed: 2 persons, 40 gallons of fuel, ice chest full of beer 58mph on my airguide speedos@4700, radared at 61mph, sorry don't have the high tech gps stuff. Not bad for a heavy old beast!!

11-03-2002, 05:54 PM

21' Cheetah Mini, 500hp BBC/Berkely with A/B imp. 61mph gps @5200rpm, 2 full tanks and 2 people at 2500' elevation.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/Byron_Kristi.JPG

Moomawnster

11-04-2002, 03:53 AM

16ft Hardin Tahiti ,350sbc ,berkJE with aggressorB impeller and diverter ,57.9mph gps in 10sec.... GPS = Great Pride Slapper! :rolleyes:
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/1Mvc-005s2.JPG

Jetty 468

11-04-2002, 05:38 AM

75 Tahiti 19' bbc 468 trw forged, stealth intake , holley 850,roller rocker's ,all MSD Dom. split bowl. B impeller full fuel 1 person 65 on rardar at 5200rpm. Added Aggressor Hyd. trim since last radar hope to get 2-3 more mph with trim !!!!!!

GasTurbine

11-04-2002, 05:47 AM

1979 20' Cheetha w/ 425hp/460 Ford/Berk 12j "A"...68mph.
1999 20' Rogers w/1350 hp/Lycomming T-53" jet"...145mph.

malcolm

11-04-2002, 08:06 AM

'75 Spectra 18, 403 Olds, WJ pump with a B imp.
After 4 years, my 4 yr old and I hit 50 @ 4300! Usually runs about 47.
We were running on fumes and no GPS, maybe next year.

Sangster

11-05-2002, 07:08 PM

Tunnel Vision 110:
105 on motor, 112 on bottle (GPS)
Hull- 78' Ellim. Tunnel (bottom by GT BOATS)
Pump- Berk. (blueprint,& porting by GT Boats)
Eng- 523 Chevy, 11:1, steel Chevy Heads
(heads ported by Adam @ Winspeed Auto)
(motor By Jimmy The Jap)
(machine work by Bailey Bros.)
I hope to go faster next year after
some testing & tuning.
Good luck to all on hitting your goals
and have fun in the prosess.Don't forget the scoop Paul...It may be worth 1/2 mph on the gps....HA/HA.... :D :D

Badboat1

11-05-2002, 07:23 PM

1998 20'Tunnel
pump gas 572cid single 4V
800hp 736ftlbs torque 98mph
500hp NOS 112mph
dominator pump with a A impeller cut down
and the boat has had a bottom job
6500rpm on motor
7200rpm on NOS
I'am planing on makin the 2003 jet fest also
Glad to meet you guys from grove had a blast.
Badboat1

Heatseeker

11-06-2002, 11:08 AM

sangerfamily:
We do about 75 on a good cold air day. 454 @ about 5800-6100rpm. Hope the pic comes out. http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/Jet_Boats/crush6565.JPGI was in that boat when the motor was fresh and gps'd it at 79.8 @ 6300 rpm. It'll still pull a solid 78 after 5 seasons on abuse wink !

mustangdug

11-08-2002, 12:01 PM

1978 Hallett 19' bubledeck 9.5 to 1 .40 over 460 Dual 660 holley's DOVE heads ported and surfaced, Solid lifter cam -Crowers biggest- roller rockers -1.70 ratio's- MSD6M Berk JC pump, agressor "A" Alum, 9 vein bowl, Short droop, place diverter, loader grate Fastest 1/4 mile 73.7 using drag race timing system with CDBA.

Hermosa

11-08-2002, 12:53 PM

LVjetboy:
This GPS-measured from run at Temple this Wednesday on engine @ 5k (75 F, 1155 ft. elevation, ideal chop, 2 pax, full tanks = 170 lbs gas, blender, cooler, etc. etc., ):
http://users.lvcm.com/lvjetboy/Speed3.gif
Estimates at same temp, elev. and water conditions...
I love your GPS mounting bracket, very nice, very functional... just don't let the sun cook it onto your gel coat.
1pax: 84+ mph
1pax w/Nos: 93+ mph
What a difference weight, elevation and air temp. make aye? But y sweat the small stuff...
jer
[ November 08, 2002, 12:54 PM: Message edited by: Hermosa ]

Hermosa

11-08-2002, 12:55 PM

I love your GPS mounting bracket, very nice, very functional... just don't let the sun cook it onto your gel coat.

Hermosa

11-08-2002, 12:55 PM

I love your GPS mounting bracket, very nice, very functional... just don't let the sun cook it onto your gel coat.

Hermosa

11-08-2002, 12:56 PM

Sorry, I'm a double post retard.

LVjetboy

11-08-2002, 01:25 PM

If you like the bracket you'll love my built-in microwave:
http://users.lvcm.com/lvjetboy/Microwave.gif
:)

kp216

11-08-2002, 03:11 PM

1978 18' GMC CobraJet with 403 Olds, Berkeley 12JC pump, Holley 750 double pumper, Edelbrock Performer intake, no mufflers (fabricated "S" pipes for thru hull exhaust): half tank of gas, wife, two kids, a Boston Terrier and cooler... 55mph on speedo at 5400rpm.
I too am afraid of the GPS :D
[ November 08, 2002, 03:23 PM: Message edited by: kp216 ]

JetboatJon454

11-09-2002, 05:36 PM

18' apollo 454ci 78 mph also for sale by the way...... 4 sale jetboat.....500+ hp 454 c.i. (http://free.***boat.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=11;t=001415#000000)
also on auction at Ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1872095185)
[ November 09, 2002, 05:39 PM: Message edited by: JetboatJon454 ]

HBjet

11-11-2002, 02:49 PM

19' Eliminator Liberty, MPD Berk JC pump with a Legend B Alum. impeller and a MPD Loader. 454 .30 over with a comp cam. Long block basically stock. Rect port heads with roller rockers. Weiand Tunnel Ram, dual Holley 450's worked by DNE. Compression ratio somewhere between 8:1-8.5:1 (flat top pistons) I'm guessing the motor makes 425hp.
GPS'd at 80.6mph with light load of fuel and perfect water conditions. RPM 5200-5300
http://home.socal.rr.com/boatbutts/hbgoing2.jpg
HBjet

Lightning

11-11-2002, 05:03 PM

Froggystyle:
Lightning:
bchbum:
2002 Ultra Lighting . stock 454 330 hp ,Dom. jet with place . speedo says 57 mph , I don't want a gps onboard to burst my bubble .There is no way you are going that fast....I have the same boat with the 390HP 454. I'm lucky if I see 53 with nothing in the boat. I was wondering what other people were running that have my boat, I was told it would do 60, LMAO - yeah right. It would be interesting to go side by side and see what the speedos say. Maybe I just need to borrow a GPS and have my questions answered.I have GPS'd my buddies 390HP 21 XS with no bimini, with diverter, and a full fuel load. 59 all day with driver only, kissing sixty. Light wind chop, good cool conditions.Wes,
If you have a GPS, I'd love to check out speed on my boat. I'd be curious to see.
Ari

Froggystyle

11-11-2002, 05:17 PM

LightningWes,
If you have a GPS, I'd love to check out speed on my boat. I'd be curious to see.
AriAnytime...

FOOLISH PLEASURE

11-22-2002, 05:25 PM

i have a 1978 avenger,468chev,small cam,single 850 holly dubble pumper,two seats,11 gal. cell fuel tank,stock berkley pump.and 150 hp nos shot,the boat ran 11.417et in waco in 1999 w/a75 nos shot.to much, over powered the boat.put back the 150 shot and ran 90 mph in ft. worth the next week-end.boat will run a consistent 11.7 et and 82 to 86 mph in the 1/4.boat runs 13.3 at 74mph without the nos.currently,it is the fastest avenger in the 1/4 in the U.S.boat is for sale.ran with sdba from 96 to 98,ihba from 98 to 2000,then back to sdba from 2001 till ?.this boat has smoked alot of v-drives w/tunnel rams and out boards.2001 high points champion w/sdba and runner up on a national level in my class ( 12.sec )w/ndba also runner up in csdba.2002 runner up w/ sdba,will run on high octane pump gas,but does better on c-12.boat name is foolish pleasure and the boat number is 114,blue metal flake,tandum trailer w/new tires.need to sell because i built a new boat over the last year and want to run in the 10's or 9's,i won just about everything there is to win in my class,it was eather quit or go faster,well 15,000 later,anyway this boat will be good for some one just starting out,the boat is dependable and low maint.

BigBoyToys

11-22-2002, 05:35 PM

Ok, Ok....Unknown on the Speed but my Syndicate Jet tore up my Biesemeyer SS boat this past summer in the 1/4 at CFW. Of course, a Biesemeyer flatbottom with a 439ci SS engine putting out 600hp was not quite a match for a Syndicate Gull Wing with a 476ci putting out 800hp. Jet beat the flat by 1 1/2 boat lengths. YIKES!!

Omega21

11-22-2002, 06:11 PM

My omega with an oil burning 455 olds & a gravel eating jacuzzi YJ will go around 75 mph...
but when I unhook it from the jeep it's not nearly that fast :-)
Todd

Omega21

11-22-2002, 06:11 PM

Hey wow...100 posts.

Eric455

11-22-2002, 06:17 PM

1st of all how many feet is ur omega? and how do you do 75 with an olds?
eric

SilyDevil

11-22-2002, 06:21 PM

You missed the jeep part Eric..lol

Raskal

11-22-2002, 07:30 PM

455 old and juzzi go 59 on gps all stock .18'wakkiki

Hal

11-22-2002, 08:46 PM

Got a 77 Eliminator 19'Pickle Fork that went 98 at Blue Water in 1977 with a basic LS7 .030 over,stock iron heads,crane CC300 solid lifter cam, pistons cut down to 10.5 CR, with a single 1050 dominator running in modified jet class. About a month later we ran it with a 454 long block 480 CI,roller cam,AFR alum. heads,with the same 1050 carb and went 104 in comp jet at Blue water. Been sittin in my garage for over 20 years. After hooking up to this site,its coming out. It sounds like to much fun. I just went thru my 74 LS7. Now its .060 over. So if age,including mine,does'nt slow it down to much it should still be in the 90's.
PS... I left out the most important part of why this boat was so fast right out of the box. I have to give that credit to Greg S. He put the hardware,pump and intake package together for me and installed it while he was still at Eliminator, before he opened GS Marine. Then he helped me with the set up and fine tuning on the pump,Nozzles,and ride plate at the races.I have to thank Greg for that.It did 98 in a 1/4 mile with a 600 HP 454. So if your looking to make your jet faster you may want to look up Greg at GS Marine in Corona.Thanks again Greg.
[ November 22, 2002, 10:32 PM: Message edited by: Hal ]

MikeF

11-22-2002, 08:51 PM

Hal....Hope to meet you sometime soon out on Elsinore :D . Welcome back :cool: .

Hal

11-22-2002, 09:26 PM

Thanks Mike, Sounds like a lot of nice people are on this site and it would be fun to meet up with you'all.

HOSS

11-22-2002, 09:37 PM

Hell I can jit 45 loaded with carp! And a mess of crayfish TO boot!
Gotta love those bench racers!

Hal

11-22-2002, 10:39 PM

Hoss.. That trailer park site is just a joke. Its been floating around the net for awhile. Did'nt mean for anyone to take it serious.Its gone.
[ November 23, 2002, 10:20 AM: Message edited by: Hal ]

wfodude

11-22-2002, 11:03 PM

Last jet I had..19 ft brendella tunnel.Blown 482 bbc with alum heads.. roller everything. twin 1050's Had a berkley pump with a stainless A impeller,ported bowl handmade loader and my clearances..ran a tick over 100 and needed to loosen up on the water.blower was 16 over b&m 420 and that was on trick 110 gas.Made v-drives cry like babies at camp far west

LVjetboy

11-23-2002, 01:00 AM

v-drives crying? Apparently none of the ones I've been talking to...they all do over 100 mph easy :)

BONE COLLECTOR

11-23-2002, 01:25 AM

73 sanger super jet
L.S.6 454 UP GRADED CAM ROLLER ROCKERS HYDRALIC LIFTERS SINGLE CARB INTAKE 700 HOLLY,
BERKLY JET. I THINK IT HAS A DOUBLE A IMPELLER.
TACK NOT WORKING. GPS 64 MPH WITH BAD SET OF DUAL POINTS AND TIMED BY EAR.

BONE COLLECTOR

11-23-2002, 01:30 AM

JUST GOT A HOLD OF A PLACE DEVERTER AND A TUNNLE RAM WITH TWO 660 HOLLY CENTER SGUIRTERS. CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT IT WILL DO KNOW. ANY GUESTAMATIONS FOR ME.

wfodude

11-23-2002, 08:29 AM

LVjetboy:
v-drives crying? Apparently none of the ones I've been talking to...they all do over 100 mph easy :) Big difference...my jet got there instantly..no hops no shit just accelerate.They couldnt catch me.you gotta drive a flat.the tunnel you just point it in the general direction and pull the trigger.a little nozzle trim and youre flyin like NOW...

wfodude

11-23-2002, 08:30 AM

yo Bone...add a droop snoot to that rig...they really respond to it

HOSS

11-23-2002, 09:29 AM

Hal, that`s texas. I`m in Louisiana. But that site was not even funny. Do these people know there picture is there? The first dude looks to be retarded. That`s like ****in` uncool to be postin` shit like that.
Gotta love those bench racers!

LakesOnly

11-23-2002, 09:47 AM

1982 Southwind 18 ft. w/ Ford 460 and Dominator pump.
http://a2.cpimg.com/image/68/7F/11138152-7116-024A01B8-.jpg
64.3 m.p.h. on GPS while running on 7 cylinders (I pulled my heads right after that run and discovered a hole in one piston eek! )
LO
[ November 25, 2002, 08:06 PM: Message edited by: LakesOnly ]