Post up some pics of your projects hears mine

[Jake W]

Board has been kinda slow for a while.So I asume alot of people have been working on their boats so if you would post up some pics.
Hear is some pics of my 18 gullwing rail kit I have been making still not finished.http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/2/4324Rail_kt.jpg
And a pic of the moc up pump bowl back came from my Tahiti shaft imp suction and intake came from my Kachina project.Pump consist of Berk suction ,MPD shoed and ride plate intake,MPD loader,berk shaft with DPS inducer cleaned up by MPD,A B berk imp,Jetaway,prime a jet,9 vein Aggressor bowl flowed and stuffer by MPD.Aggressor droop.FTN Place diverter.http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/2/4324pump18gull.jpg
Jake:)

[MikeF]

This is the passenger seat of the set that Todd is putting together for me. As soon as he finishes the drivers......I can go drive my boat.:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/662mikes_seats_001-med.jpg

[Squirtcha?]

Hey Jake
Are ya gonna put some stiffners on that rideplate? It looks like it's got quite a bow to it. I put a straight edge on mine and when I saw how much of a bend/bow it had to it, I immediately made up the stiffners for it.
http://jetboat.homestead.com/files/rideplateside.jpg

[disco_charger]

Originally posted by MikeF
This is the passenger seat of the set that Todd is putting together for me. As soon as he finishes the drivers......I can go drive my boat.:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/662mikes_seats_001-med.jpg
Damn TODD! :eek!: I guess if you do the gel work, it's no big deal to use the deck of your boat as a work bench...:rolleyes: However, the seats look great, and if they're done before my hull, I'll be pissed!:wink:

[Danhercules]

Originally posted by Jake W
Pump consist of Berk suction ,MPD shoed and ride plate intake,MPD loader,berk shaft with DPS inducer cleaned up by MPD,A B berk imp,Jetaway,prime a jet,9 vein Aggressor bowl flowed and stuffer by MPD.Aggressor droop.FTN Place diverter.http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/2/4324pump18gull.jpg
Jake:)
Ya forgot the wedge!!! LOL:D

[Jake W]

Man Mike that is bad ass loking todd does some nice work.
Dan I am going to use one inch by one inch bar stock? alum and drill and tap it for stiffeners they will run behind the cradel.Oyea the ride plate is not even bolted to the cradel right now.
Danhercules sorry I will try harder next time.The pics are boring so I was trying to give something to read.:wink:
Jake

[MikeF]

Todd says he's done w/ the seats!:D Disco, I'm sure your boat will be done fairly soon. :p
Gonna go pick them up tomorrow night.
Will have some pic's this week with them installed in the boat. :cool:

[Freakonaleash]

Hear is mine it tacking a little longer the i would like!!!

[shaun]

Here's mine!
http://www.reitanfamily.com/gallery/boat01

[jboehm]

no new pictures for me, but a 1970 rogers should make its way onto the water real soon.

[Jake W]

Cool my post came back from the dead.
Jake:D

[XClutchboy725]

Originally posted by Squirtcha?
Hey Jake
Are ya gonna put some stiffners on that rideplate? It looks like it's got quite a bow to it. I put a straight edge on mine and when I saw how much of a bend/bow it had to it, I immediately made up the stiffners for it.
http://jetboat.homestead.com/files/rideplateside.jpg
Squirtcha? What happened to "The Snoot"?
Was this taken before you put it on?

[Squirtcha?]

Hey Jeff
Yupper that's a pre-snoot picture.

[MikeF]

Originally posted by MikeF
Will have some pic's this week with them installed in the boat. :cool:
Tick,tock,tick,tock.:rolleyes:
Maybe I'll have pictures soon.:p :cool:
They do look BITCHEN though!:D
Post #1000 for me!:eek: :D

[TRG]

i think you mean...1001 mike!:yuk:

[Danhercules]

Heres my projects so far.....
I just got my pump parts back from MPD. Here are some pics.
Bowl work.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/4763IM001061-med.JPG
Impeller cleaned up,
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/4763IM001064-med.JPG
and cut to a "B".
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/4763IM001065-med.JPG
Heres my new headers.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/4763IM001058-med.JPG
Heres what the boat looks like now.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/4763IM001047-med.JPG
I gots me a TON of work to do.

[TRG]

well...tonight we (marc and myself) managed to complete the carpet! maybe this week sometime, ill have enough time to get the bilge painted?...then the motor can go in!
we figure in a couple of weeks, she'll be sea-worthy!
she will be rightfully named the "DUTCH TREAT"!:D
should have some more pics shortly!
after carpet!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/662marc_s_boat_011-med.jpg
the seating!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/662marc_s_boat_012-med.jpg
the "DUTCH TREAT" himself! (self proclaimed) lmao
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/662marc_s_boat_006-med.jpg

[TRG]

got a bit backward in the pics!:p

[disco_charger]

Looks good Todd. How's that other Rogers coming? I ordered some better weather, but I hear it won't be here until next week! :rolleyes:

[TRG]

brian thanks...ive managed to get some more done in the past couple of days...the dams are ready to inst. and tomorrow i should be able to get the bow eye rep.! :D

[disco_charger]

This weather isn't so good for the gel coating. No worries, I can't blame you for the sudden rash of rain (right when the good stuff is happening.) Tell you're buddy, I'll trade him straight up for the hulls. :rolleyes: I like that blue...

[TRG]

marc has gone completely balistic on this thing,...we started off with the idea of him interested in it, then before i knew it, i was capping it! then the paint, the pump, motor and now carpet! it has come together easier than any other boat ive put together...just hope i can get mine back on the water by june!:confused:

[Jake W]

Nice job Todd the Rogers looks great.
Jake:)

[Squirtcha?]

Todd,
Very nice work. Is that a fiberglass bench seat I see? I didn't even know they made those. I like the gelwork. Makes me want to get mine done. Are you using gelcoat in the bilge area. That's one of the best things I ever did for mine, albeit a hackjob due to bad preparation on my part (per usual). Really durable though.
Herc,
Is that a Berk B cut that you're gonna run this year? Been tossing around the idea of having my Aggressor AB cut down some more. Can't decide if I want to run that many rpm, or if it'll actually add more speed (or not).

[Danhercules]

Originally posted by Squirtcha?
Herc,
Is that a Berk B cut that you're gonna run this year? Been tossing around the idea of having my Aggressor AB cut down some more. Can't decide if I want to run that many rpm, or if it'll actually add more speed (or not).
Well, I talked to Both, MPD and Hi Tech, they BOTH said "B". I told them what I want. To hit 70. I told them what I did with my motor.
Jack asked more ?'s though, his conserns is what I want to do with the boat. No water skiing here, tube now and then. I told him I take some long cruzes to the sandbar. So I took his advice. I am doing sooo much at once, I cannot wait. I am pickin up a loader this week. A buddy has a few and is gonna let me try em.
I should be at about 5500 RPM.

[dorC]

In the above pics...who's seats are those? They look like there is a fiberglass back to them. Anybody have some that I could pull a mold off of?

[flat broke]

Originally posted by dorC
In the above pics...who's seats are those? They look like there is a fiberglass back to them. Anybody have some that I could pull a mold off of?
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and guess that Todd made the molds for those seats. Hopefully he set up an expandable mold for the rear bench, so he can do multiple widths to fit any boat. I have been thinking of glass seats in the Spectra for the winter's (2004-2005) re-gel/interior/re-rig. Mainly a weight savings issue, but there is something about the cloth/vinyl covers in some of the ski race schiadas that has me thinking they would look great with a gel scheme to match the boat.
Anyhow, PM Todd and Im sure he can hook you up.
Chris

[LakesOnly]

Got some nice projects going on here...
My jet is currently turn-key:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/350New_Motor_Boat-med.jpg
Built the motor last year:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/350New_Motor_Overhead-med.jpg
So I decided to hold off an any more upgrades and just enjoy a season.:D
The new project is below:
http://a4.cpimg.com/image/8A/80/30009994-4e76-02000180-.jpg
http://a6.cpimg.com/image/8C/80/30009996-9486-02000180-.jpg
I am keeping my jetboat.:cool:
LO

[fujimo]

heres a pic of my rail kit i'm building. ran out of film so i couln't get any more.i also had my intake powder coated with that near chrome finish.[IMG]http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1018Rail_Kit.jpg

[Squirtcha?]

Originally posted by Danhercules
Well, I talked to Both, MPD and Hi Tech, they BOTH said "B". I told them what I want. To hit 70. I told them what I did with my motor.
Jack asked more ?'s though, his conserns is what I want to do with the boat. No water skiing here, tube now and then. I told him I take some long cruzes to the sandbar. So I took his advice. I am doing sooo much at once, I cannot wait. I am pickin up a loader this week. A buddy has a few and is gonna let me try em.
I should be at about 5500 RPM.
I got that it's a B cut, but what manufacturer. Berkeley's B cut is lots different than Aggressor's which is why I posed the question. If it's a Berk B and you're gonna turn 5500 rpm then I'd need to take my Aggressor to a C (probably). This all brings up another point too..............Duane typically uses Aggressor and Jack Berkeley so if that's the case, those two guys did not recommend the same impeller cut for you. You'd turn significantly less rpm with the Aggressor B cut than the Berk B.
Not sure I'd want to run that many Rp's anyway. 5500 on the motor would put me at 5900 with the nitrous.
Nice lookin project boat there Lakes. Glad to hear you're keeping the jet though. That's definitely the best of both worlds there.

[Danhercules]

Originally posted by Squirtcha?
I got that it's a B cut, but what manufacturer. Berkeley's B cut is lots different than Aggressor's which is why I posed the question. If it's a Berk B and you're gonna turn 5500 rpm then I'd need to take my Aggressor to a C (probably). This all brings up another point too..............Duane typically uses Aggressor and Jack Berkeley so if that's the case, those two guys did not recommend the same impeller cut for you. You'd turn significantly less rpm with the Aggressor B cut than the Berk B.
Not sure I'd want to run that many Rp's anyway. 5500 on the motor would put me at 5900 with the nitrous.
Sorry to be so unclear. They both know I have a stock Berk "A". Well, use to. Jack cut it down to a "B". I did not ask him stright out, "Is it a Berk "B"". I assume so. I think its safe to think that.

[AZKC]

More info on the seats. That would be a hot set up for my Tahiti project:)

[TRG]

the seats are indeed made up of fiberglass,...and as for the rear bench, i was asked not to splash the seat by a member, so i will not make a mold of the rear! as for the front buckets...i do have a mold of it, but it is the race bucket, pretty small seat, the meas. are 19"from all angles (deep, wide and tall)!
if you are a small framed person,..these are great!, but if you are a bit husky, these seats would probably not be a good purchase.
todd
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/662marc_s_boat_009-med.jpg
as for the rear seat... i am not going to alter the width...only because i am adding longer fuel tanks, and the further foreward they go, the farther they go outside of the gunnells, they will fit for my appl!
the "DUTHC TREAT" has not decided weather TO-CUT, or NOT TO-CUT!:argue:

[Squirtcha?]

Originally posted by Danhercules
Sorry to be so unclear. They both know I have a stock Berk "A". Well, use to. Jack cut it down to a "B". I did not ask him stright out, "Is it a Berk "B"". I assume so. I think its safe to think that.
Ahhhh haaa all is clear now. Thanks Dan. I didn't know that you already had the impeller. I was under the impression that you had to purchase one. Should've been able to read between the lines.
Todd,
Being on the heavy side at 225 lbs. and possessing an ass that's at least an axe handle wide, I reckon that'll prevent me from getting into those buckets. Shame about not being able to splash that back seat. Bet you could sell a few of those. I respect your decision though..............Not many people would be that honorable if there were a chance to make a buck.

[TRG]

pats fiberglass has the mold for a larger person, so .....uh squirtcha?, i think you are still in business!!!
the guy you want to talk with, is don! and they are located in the city of upland, BillyB has his #.
axe handle huh?:D

[HBjet]

Originally posted by fujimo
heres a pic of my rail kit i'm building. ran out of film so i couln't get any more.i also had my intake powder coated with that near chrome finish.[IMG]http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1018Rail_Kit.jpg
That rail kit sure looks strong. Just curious why you have those long cut outs in the tops of the rails, towards the front. What kind of mounting system are you designing there?
Thanks!
HBjet

[565edge]

Originally posted by HBjet
That rail kit sure looks strong. Just curious why you have those long cut outs in the tops of the rails, towards the front. What kind of mounting system are you designing there?
Thanks!
HBjet
I was thinking the same.Maybe with the plates so thick he is going to bolt through the bottom of the rail.Then he could play around with motor placement.

[BGMAN203]

Originally posted by 565edge
I was thinking the same.Maybe with the plates so thick he is going to bolt through the bottom of the rail.Then he could play around with motor placement.
The motor placement theory would only work if the same type of slots were cut in the rail for the back mounts, otherwise, the back of the rail would look like swiss cheese..... Actually now that I am thinking about this, how would that work?? Don't you think the engine would move around if it was just squeezed by the bolt? Nothing is really stopping it from sliding forward or back after you tighten the bolts. More pics would be cool!

[Jake W]

How about this if you moved the motor forward or backwards wouldent it change the angle it would need to be, to line up in a stright line.
Jake :)

[565edge]

The angle stays the same.The height does change.With a long enough driveline you can vary a little bit.When i added my jetaway i slid my motor forward.The angle was the same but i had to raise the motor up 3/4".

[cruser]

if the rails are set up parallel with the jet's input shaft, the angle and height will be correct anywhere the engine is positioned on the rails. This is what I am going to do if my hull ever gets done.
cruzer

[HBjet]

Originally posted by cruser
if the rails are set up parallel with the jet's input shaft, the angle and height will be correct anywhere the engine is positioned on the rails. This is what I am going to do if my hull ever gets done.
cruzer
You don't angle the rails, you make the motor plates with the front being taller, to give you that 4 degree angle. When you originally line up the motor to the pump shaft, you mount everything so your inline. Then if you move the motor forward, say 4 inches... you still maintain the 4 degree angle, but the driveline off the motor will no longer be inline with the pump shaft. The correct fix for that is to make new motor plates, which would position your motor higher, putting everything back inline.
The ideal setup would be getting the motor placement right the first time. I'm sure 565 had it perfect, but once you make a change, like adding a jetaway, you need to move the motor.
HBjet

[Jake W]

Yes that is what I was talking about Hbjet.:D If you move it forward you ned to move it up in the back,if you move it back you would need to move it down in the back.if you know what I am saying.
Jake:D

[HBjet]

Originally posted by Jake W
Yes that is what I was talking about Hbjet.:D If you move it forward you ned to move it up in the back,if you move it back you would need to move it down in the back.if you know what I am saying.
Jake:D
Yeah, were on the same page...
HBjet:D

[quiet riot]

You don't angle the rails, you make the motor plates with the front being taller, to give you that 4 degree angle. When you originally line up the motor to the pump shaft, you mount everything so your inline. Then if you move the motor forward, say 4 inches... you still maintain the 4 degree angle, but the driveline off the motor will no longer be inline with the pump shaft. The correct fix for that is to make new motor plates, which would position your motor higher, putting everything back inline
Why not do it like cruser said, then you wouldn't need different plates for different positions like jetaways, etc.
jd?

[HBjet]

For the average rail kit installer, I think it would be slightly easier to install rails level to the stringers, then to install them at a 4 degree angle, and have them both be parallel. I'm not saying it can't be done, I'm just saying there could be more headaches. I don't know about everyone else, but I didn't get a rail kit just so I could slide the motor around, I got it for easy removal of the motor, and it was a better mounting system which didn't pull into the stringers like the old Glenwood one would with 1" fender washers on the outside of the stringers.
HBjet:)

[superdave013]

Originally posted by quiet riot
Why not do it like cruser said, then you wouldn't need different plates for different positions like jetaways, etc.
jd?
I see lots of race boats with splined one peice drive lines set up that way. Have seen that in jets, hydros and flats.

[Squirtcha?]

Well, sorta off topic, sorta not. It was a post about projects and since I just finished rebuilding the used carbs I got with my used tunnelram, I thought I'd put em up. Converted from 4160's to 4150's. 660 center squirters with mechanical secondaries.
http://jetboat.homestead.com/carbs.jpg
http://jetboat.homestead.com/carbs_done_copy.jpg
Oh yeah, the first picture is the before.................
I sorta got lazy on the polishing and didn't get in close to the webbing on the fuel bowls n such. It won't really matter cuz I'm gonna put the biggest, most obnoxious looking scoop I can find over em.
I chickened out on polishing my own tunnelram. I was whining like a little kid just doing the carb bowls and secondary plates. I'm gonna pay somebody and be done with it.

[cruser]

The other thing you have to be sure of if you angle the rails is that the center line of the crank is also parallel with the rails. Shouldn't be any harder than getting the crank shaft on the same plain as the jet shaft. The guy that suggested this to me said this is the correct way to do this and it isn't that difficult to do. Especially if you are setting the intake at the same time. Seems like it would make setting the engine easier after it the rails are set.
cruzer

[screamdreambrad]

everybody i know, including myself has there rails in at 4 and slide the motor forward or back on the rails, not build 5 different sets of motor plates. brad

[HBjet]

Maybe I have it wrong then... but I don't see where you would need to slide the motor forward and backward all the time (non drag boat related) I guess my thinking is set it up for what your running.
HBjet

[fujimo]

sorry computers been down. i put the slots so i can make changes later. next year i plan on doing engine, and maybe setback on pump. i also like the idea of the jetaway by htp. and i"ve never seen a motor move forward on it's own. thanks for input guys i"ll be takeing more material off to lightn up but i like the beefy look

[Duane HTP]

HBjet, it works real good to set the rails at an angle and it's not any harder than putting them in level. The reason you might want to move your motor is like the others said, putting in a Jetaway, or you sometimes need to move a motor forward as you change to a motor with more HP or add N2O. The more HP, usually the farther you move the motor forward for balance.

[Jet Hydro]

Duane and I had to move my motor forward when we installed the blower motor. I wish we would have had "slots in rails" Something to think about when I do the bottom next month.

[MikeF]

Finally took some pic's of the seat install and "modifications".:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/153headshot41_copy-med.jpg
JUST KIDDING! :eek: :D (photoshopped;) )
Here is what they look like from the back.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/153seats1_1-med.jpg
I think I like it!
Kudos to Todd, SD013 and Paul Stratton for the work that made it possible! :cool:

[MikeF]

Cyclone had his buddy coat the headers for me too.:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/153side1_1-med.jpg
THANX! :cool:

[HBjet]

Looks Good Mike!
Had me going for a second on those seats...
So, how much nitrous are you running there?
HBjet

[MikeF]

I have nearly all the parts for the nitrous. It's a cheater system so it can go up to 250hp.
I'll just start up on the low end of the system and then work my way up (to learn to NOT hurt anything :eek: ).

[HBjet]

First you got to see what the boats top MPH is without the bottle right?
HBjet:D

[TRG]

looks great mike!

[fleetimus]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/4155HPIM0154-med.JPG
Thought I would try something different for water lines!!

[MikeF]

Originally posted by HBjet
First you got to see what the boats top MPH is without the bottle right?
HBjet:D
It'll still be the same w/ the bottle. I'm planning on using it for acceleration ONLY.
Thanx Todd!
Fleet, Pretty spendy there w/ the stainless lines. :eek: :cool:

[LVjetboy]

Before...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/Vertical.gif
3D computer model...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/PumpSide.jpg
After...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/PumpModDone.jpg
jer

[hack job]

mike the seats look great ( good job todd) and the nos should be a cool addition to the boat. i cant wait to see it running in march. :D
jer, that is awesome ! looks good.;) :D

[superdave013]

Originally posted by MikeF
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/153seats1_1-med.jpg
I think I like it!
Kudos to Todd, SD013 and Paul Stratton for the work that made it possible! :cool:
Looks great Mike. I bet that you dropped over 100 pounds off the boat.

[flat broke]

Looks great Mike!!
We'll see you at Ming later this month. I think you should be running a little faster than the last time I saw the ol' Liberty run.
Chris

[MikeF]

I can't imagine it being much faster. We'll see!
Pretty much have everything for Ming, just haven't locked in the time off from work.
Still need to go run the boat and check for leaks. :o That's all I'm concerned about. Ain't got much off time from work so scheduling might be tight to the March event.
Not sure that I dropped off 100#'s but I know it's a little lighter now which should help e/t!:D

[Duane HTP]

Here's my project. Just finished up my 588 cubic inch Chevy for my lake boat. Hope to get time to get it in soon. Summer's coming.
Plan to have it at Ken F's Roost at Table Rock, MO in July.
http://www.hi-techperformance.com/images/588_3542_cr.jpg
http://www.hi-techperformance.com/images/588_3547_cr.jpg
It goes in the brown boat in the back ground. Grandma's Ski Boat

[Hustler]

Nice pic's Duane, I love the first one with the two other blower boats in the back grounds:D

[Duane HTP]

Thanks, actually there's three. The brown one has a blower motor in it too. It's the Blown 522 that I have for sale on my site.
Here's a little spam.
http://http://www.hi-techperformance.com/images/522_Chevy_3129_1000.jpg
Sorry, the file was too big. you can see it at www.hi-techperformance.com look under traders corner.

[Jet Hydro]

There was 5 of them there at the open house.... Looked like a blower boat convention :D

[HBjet]

http://www.hi-techperformance.com/images/588_3542_cr.jpg
That's a great looking motor Duane!
I have a question though, what is up with that blower? What size is it? Basically, I have never seen a blower that had a front stick out like that one, so I'm just wondering what the dealio is. Thanks
HBjet

[Duane HTP]

It's a Weiand 1471 blower. Because of the blower being forward, you don't have to run an off set distributor. Ran it on Flash Back for a couple of years and had really good luck with it.

[OMEGA_BUBBLE_JET]

HTP valve covers. those valve covers look bitchin' are they aluminum or steel? A set of those sure would look nice on texas jet's engine.:cool: :)
Omega

[superdave013]

Originally posted by OMEGA_BUBBLE_JET
HTP valve covers. those valve covers look bitchin' are they aluminum or steel? A set of those sure would look nice on texas jet's engine.:cool: :)
Omega
Those look like the cast alum B&B covers to me. They are nice, I have a pair of them.

[superdave013]

Originally posted by LVjetboy
Before...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/Vertical.gif
3D computer model...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/PumpSide.jpg
After...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/PumpModDone.jpg
jer
Am I the only one that thinks this looks pretty bitchen?
Nice work LV!

[1tricky1]

LV - that is some very intricate and awesome looking hardware...what were the before and after results. How did it affect the ride of the boat?

[Squirtcha?]

I've known Jer from the boards for several years now and as always, I'm very impressed with his work. The control hardware for the diverter is some great stuff for sure. Gets all that hardware out of the water, which can only be a help.
The first time I saw the pics was a couple months ago I reckon. I'm still trying to figure out the stepped/layered rideplate concept though. Maybe it's apparent to everyone else, but I can be a little dense sometimes. Can someone enlighten me as to what some of the benefits might be?
It's all very nicely done and obviously took some serious thinking/garage engineering to design (whether I understand it or not)

[LVjetboy]

Thanks SuperDave and Squirtcha. 1Tricky, no results on the stepped plate yet, my goal is ride plate lake test on the 16th. Elevated PD hydraulics already tested to 100 mph. :D They survived that stress. The swapped forward/reverse hard to get used to. Measuring performance benefit (if any) of these mods needs data acquisition...may cut launch and low speed drag but seat-of-the-pants isn't accurate.
Dan, the idea behind raised hydraulics is reduced drag during launch and low speed. Even a relatively small part can make a lot of drag as speed goes up! And the PD cylinder and lever arm sticking straight down can't be a good thing. Ever put your finger in the water at 50 mph?
Check my reverse gate linkage in the "before" picture. There's a bend in the 1/4" SS cable just above the ball joint link. That cable was bent by water force on the reverse gate lever arm forcing the cable against a bolt head. I think water forces and drag not fully appreciated in our hobby.
The raised hydraulics I did last season, but I also added an adjustable up stop this winter...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/UpStop.jpg
No more looking back at the rooster and glasses in the lake :)
The idea behind dual plates: Both plates fight nose lift on launch...a good thing. Both plates dampen low speed porpoise at medium speed in the rough...also a good thing. Both plates deflect flow away from pump protrusions and hob knobs...further reducing low speed drag. Not to mention integrated plate stiffeners. At speed, upper plate dry, lower plate only contacting water and adjusts your set with handy linkage instead of bowl cradle spacers. The upper plate, having done it's job at the lower speeds, is no longer in contact with water and no longer a drag loss.
Does it works? Who knows. Why jet pump mfgs are not doing this kind of innovation? 'Cause everything's already done and the best it can be? Who knows?
A couple more shots of the computer model...
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/3DRightRear.jpg
http://members.cox.net/lvjetboy/3DLeftRear.jpg
:)
jer

[wsuwrhr]

I saw this setup in person, you guys know how I love fabbed billet. hmmm. Top notch all the way. I wasn't shown the 3D models. I see alot of thought went into it.
I mentioned to Jer, as I carted off his carbon fiber NOS bottle, that I may have to produce his setup and share the wealth.
Brian

[LVjetboy]

Go for it Brian. The jet boat market small but passionate. No big profit potential. My prototype design's crude but can be improved over hack saw and cheap drill press. New ideas and innovation lead to success. Our jet pumps have a long way to go...
jer

[wsuwrhr]

Originally posted by LVjetboy
Go for it Brian. The jet boat market small but passionate. No big profit potential. My prototype design's crude but can be improved over hack saw and cheap drill press. New ideas and innovation lead to success. Our jet pumps have a long way to go...
jer
I was amazed at how it worked/looked. Design was simple but perfect. Sometimes I see things and I wish I had thought of them myself.
Your bird made the trip worthwhile though.
Brian

[roostwear]

Very cool hardware on both Mike's and Jer's boats. The only concession for speed I'm making is a taller scoop on my engine cover. :rolleyes: The new interior will be done next week, but no more $$$ available for speed. Think I can get any power out of adding a 1 or 2" carb spacer?:idea:

[wsuwrhr]

Originally posted by roostwear
Think I can get any power out of adding a 1 or 2" carb spacer?:idea:
You might pick up a couple hundred R's. Course I know where you can get a billet one....
Brian

[roostwear]

Unfortunately, I have to curb my champagne tastes, and go with the beer budget. As cool as one of your pieces would look (and work), the "boss" says even Summit may be stretching it!

[victorfb]

wow, thats alot of cool stuff. i really NEED to get a mill. :D

[victorfb]

Originally posted by RiverDave
Hit up Budget Baller, I'm sure he can get you a deal on a new one. :)
RD
A NEW ONE? dave, you obviosly dont know me very well, i cant even afford a used one. lol :p i see em at the metal yard (recycling yard) all the time, but they want $2000 on average. and would have no idea how to tell if its worth it. im sure they are there for a reason. i think they get them from government auctions. but i cant tell if they are in good condition or a pile of crap. would be cool to put out some nice parts and stuff like your doing for mike. thats awsome man.

[LVjetboy]

Ok, your brackets are way cooler than mine. :)
Nice job!
jer

[Ken F]

For anybody interested in Fiberglass seats, Ervin Capps has a small race seat,
a normal fiberglass bucket, and one that will fit Squirtcha's Axe, also the rear seat just as shown in the todd&jizz pic. All are available by calling 870-423-4498
Ken F

[Jet Hydro]

Here`s just one of my projects.
It`s an 86 IROC Out Law Street. Car only had 80,000 miles on it when I cut it up...lol...Felt good :)
I`ll post pictures of the Jet Hydro this weekend on what I`m doing there :)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/208P1020020-med.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/208P1020021-med.JPG

[dorC]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by toddnjuzz
[B]the seats are indeed made up of fiberglass,...and as for the rear bench, i was asked not to splash the seat by a member, so i will not make a mold of the rear! as for the front buckets...i do have a mold of it, but it is the race bucket, pretty small seat, the meas. are 19"from all angles (deep, wide and tall)!
if you are a small framed person,..these are great!, but if you are a bit husky, these seats would probably not be a good purchase.
todd
What would you be looking to get for the mold?

[superdave013]

Originally posted by victorfb
A NEW ONE? dave, you obviosly dont know me very well, i cant even afford a used one. lol :p i see em at the metal yard (recycling yard) all the time, but they want $2000 on average. and would have no idea how to tell if its worth it. im sure they are there for a reason. i think they get them from government auctions. but i cant tell if they are in good condition or a pile of crap. would be cool to put out some nice parts and stuff like your doing for mike. thats awsome man.
Ok Mr. Tig welder, if you ever need to use a mill you know where to go.

[victorfb]

wow, thats cool of you to offer dave. but as it turns out, a nieghbor just sold me a mill for $50. its not as big as the one in your pic, but still pretty cool.(stands about 5') i believe it says APEX on it. i couldnt read the tag plate on the side, i cant move the damn thing. lol those suckers are heavy... but i did see that it was made in italy. no tooling, but i may know were to get some for not too much money. i started taking the table apart and got most everything dissasembled and in the bed of the truck. if i can figure out how to get the belt (leather belt driven) off, i can seperate the head from the base and load em up on the trailer seperatly. not sure if the cherry picker can lift it all at once.
anyhow, thanks for the offer man. i really cant wait to start playin around with the new toy. maybe someday ill put out some really cool lookin stuff like you do. :D

[TRG]

the dutch treat is getting closer...we are going to drop in the motor tomorrow!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/662marc_s_boat_motor_003-med.jpg
should have more mon.

[Cs19]

Lookin good Todd. Is that all overspray on the garage door? :eek: Whats with all the double barrell scoops? :D Ive only see 2 of those in my life, and your buddy cyclone has the other one. :D

[TRG]

my buddy found that scoop at the LB swap. funny, mikes is also the only other one ive seen!
thanks, todd

[TRG]

on sunday the motor was installed and i snapped off a few...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/662marc_s_boat_with_motor_004-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/662marc_s_boat_with_motor_003-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/662marc_s_boat_with_motor_006-med.jpg
we'll keep 'em commin!:D

[MudPumper]

Todd, what kind of boat is that and did you do the Gel?????

[TRG]

its an 18' rogers bonneville and the colors are not gel, they are paint.

[TRG]

sorry,...read your post wrong!...yes i painted it.

[fourspeednup]

Those dark--->light blue fades are nice:cool:
Very clean and classic:cool:

[HBjet]

Looks good Todd!
Is that a Toyota Trailer?
HBjet

[MudPumper]

Hey Todd, one of these days I'm gonna have you work on my boat. That thing looks great!!

[TRG]

thanks guys, the compl's mean alot!
hey' Randall.....get it right, "BUDDY"....those are genuine Ford ranger rims as well as the stock tires!!!!!
P.S. on the way home sunday night, marc lost the D/S rear tire on the trailer,... tore up the trailer fender a bit, but hey,...could have been a "SHIT POT" worse, right????:eek: :eek:

[HBjet]

Your right, those are Ford Ranger.... That's too bad about the trailer, but it could have been worse.... like the hitch coming off the ball or something.
HBjet:D

[TRG]

:Dmy FU@#$NG A$$ OFF :D

[Jetmugg]

Todd:
That is some awesome work. I feel proud just to have a part or two that used to belong to me on that boat. Very nice work. Makes me wish I lived in Cali.
Whose VeeDub is that parked in front of the house? I love a good Cal-Looker. I used to have a lowered '72 with a 1776 engine and dual Solexes. It was a fun little car.
I hope to get out your way some day.
SteveM - Currently boatless.

[Sniper4x4]

Originally posted by HBjet
it could have been worse.... like the hitch coming off the ball or something.
HBjet:D
I'm speaking from experience last year my hitch came off the ball on the freeway @ 12am on Wed b4 Memorial day on the way home from the upholstery shop. I just picked it up & was bringing it home getting ready for Memorial day weekend. The next day the upholstery shop helped me to do some last min. fiberglass repair so that I was still able to run my boat that weekend.
The trailer dug into the sidewall of my tires, bent my Gibson exhaust tips to all hell, bent the trailer, split the hull top/bottom & left a hole almost big enough to reach thru. Needless to say, that weekend I still went out after all of the signs & ended up spun a rod bearing & I have been correcting that problem ever since. But its now almost all done.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/665Pictures_029-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/665Pictures_028-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/665Pictures_026-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/665Pictures_024-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/665Pictures_025-med.jpg

[bottom feeder]

Here is a picture of the motor plates I made up.
Hope this works?
Bottom feeder
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/showphoto.php?photo=39826&password=&sort=7&thecat=506

[bottom feeder]

Agin?
stearing linkage

[cyclone]

whoa that looks cool. whats the bell crank for?

[bottom feeder]

The bell crank is to increase the stearing rate. This boat is set up for 1/4 turn on the wheel = lock to lock on the nozzle.
Bottom Feeder

[bottom feeder]

Here is the alt mount and plate. Not to be a post pig, this is the first images I have posted.
Bottom Feeder:D

[MikeF]

All Business! I like it bottom feeder! :D :cool:

[DiverDown]

Hey Todd, that is an absolutely beautiful paint job. I love the clean lines and fades. I get so tired of seeing all of the boats with twelve different colors of splashes, splatters and flames. Don't get me wrong, those paint jobs have their place, but it is very refreshing to see a well done(actually in my opinion perfectly done) classic clean paint job. You laid it down on that one young man!:D

[flat broke]

Bottom Feeder,
It looks like someone has access to CNC equipment ;) Nice looking parts. 1/4 turn off center to each lock? Talk about indy car like handling. Nice work on your boat. BTW no one will ever hastle you about posting too many pictures. One of these days I'm gonna have to take a ride in one of those aluminum deals.
Chris

[TRG]

thanks for the kind words guys!!!
steve- thank you....saved mark alot of money! we'll keep-um comin!
the bug is a board member's, (cheech, the HIPPIE in the photo:D ) and i dont know the year of it. sorry
diverdown- thanks alot!!! yes its true...i am a fan of classics and basic clean lines....i think that there is a time and a place for the flames and "radical" paint jobs (like the drags or on a 100mph boat) if i ever own one of those, it will be a stock looking color scheme for sure.....but dont take me wrong, i do like a sick paint job to look at...and appreciate!
todd

[victorfb]

Todd, that rogers really did come out awsome man. ATTA BOY !:D i cant wait to see you work your magic on mine.

[TRG]

comin-up quick vic!:D

[victorfb]

wooohoooo!!!! i like it. :D

[Jake W]

Mark (wrightnow)hear is the thread and some pics of the side and back of it.I hate to post these pics of it because it looks so shitty but it is in really good shape other than the crapy ass paint that is over the gell
Jake

[Jake W]

Hears some of the pics of when I first bought ithttp://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/82ftsdEarl.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/521/82gullwing_side.jpg
Jake:D