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Alumacraft MV1448 Seadoo IB jet, Still jetting
by Ranchero50 » 01 May 2009, 22:06
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Hey guys, first post. Got an invite to post my seadoo conversion as a thread here from one of your members. I bought a '92 Alumacraft MV1448 hull...
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Hey Jamie , I'm glad to here you still have the jet , It's been awhile since I was on the site , I actually sold my tin boat and bought a glass boat,...
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Last post by JohnT 13 Nov 2018, 19:40
Upgrade passive livewell help
by llbaker2 » 20 Jul 2018, 15:48
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I recently bought my first boat. I got an aluminum 1752 flat bottom side console jon (Blazer Jet boat). Boat has two livewells, one under passenger...
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I know next to nothing about livewells...however, I have observed a number of them that have a standpipe screwed into the bottom drain.
Way back...
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Last post by richg99 22 Aug 2018, 18:44
ALUMA-JET- Duracraft 1648 SV Jetboat Conversion
by PSG-1 » 17 Sep 2011, 00:46
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Here's some photos of my project that I did back in 2005:
It began as a 1997 DuraCraft 1648 SV that someone painted with copper paint and left in...
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Good to hear from you again, mmf!
The specs say the 2472 sea ark weighs about 950 lbs, just the dry hull weight. Then you have to account for...
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Last post by PSG-1 04 Jul 2018, 18:03
16/48 tracker refresher
by xFORBESx » 30 May 2018, 19:47
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So I bought my boat a few years ago from a duck hunter that wanted it all came, so he stuck camp vinyl all over it, and painted the transom, and now...
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Thank you, still a lot I want to get done but, it's getting there slowly.
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Last post by xFORBESx 15 Jun 2018, 15:23
Tuff Coat liner.
by llbaker2 » 06 May 2018, 10:51
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Just finished putting Tuff Coat on the front deck of my new Blazer. Happy with the way it looks. Hope it last a few years. Went on pretty well but...
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Well ... any good & lasting finish is definitely dependent on the prep, so we hope ya' done good! Looks great!
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Last post by DaleH 07 May 2018, 15:20
Questions about jet jon's
by sightfish » 30 Apr 2018, 12:49
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So I've run small aluminum boats with outboard jets (mostly an older 25 HP mercury 2 stroke) and am looking at options to upgrade. As you can imagine...
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PM sent
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Last post by mphelle 30 Apr 2018, 23:36
Where to put my Console.
by Tenner » 04 Jan 2018, 12:57
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Hey everyone. I am new to the forum but have been doing lots of reading for a while. I’m trying to decide what to do with my boat.
I have a Tracker...
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What's your top speed ?
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Last post by Prowelder 18 Mar 2018, 17:35
Flotation pods? Do they help?
by GSPdog7 » 04 Sep 2017, 13:37
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Bought a 1754 Tracker with a 60/40 Merc on it and it runs 30 mph just by myself. I came from the bass boat world where my skeeter had literally no...
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Pods trump tabs any day of the week. Pods work great to keep the arse end out of the water while you draft, something any outboard guy should love....
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Last post by Ranchero50 18 Mar 2018, 09:00
New Boat Project - 1852 Lowe
by Lonedrake » 24 Feb 2018, 23:29
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Picked up a Lowe 1852 this week. Went with another riveted boat because of the light weight. IMG_0599.JPG IMG_0601.JPG IMG_0604.JPG
Sent from my...
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It’s an aluminum hatch off of an old tracker tx17 .
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Last post by Lonedrake 10 Mar 2018, 16:24
G3 1860 CCJ side panel removal
by kthmarks » 16 Feb 2018, 19:22
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I thought I'd share with you (for the guys who have one), what's beneath the side panel after you drill out +/- 60 pop rivets. I installed a Minn...
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That is good of you to post that information for the next guy.
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Thanks
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Last post by richg99 17 Feb 2018, 19:04
First jet john !
by Smitht144 » 08 Dec 2017, 22:26
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Hey guys doing my first jet john i got the boat and ski cut down and fit together looks pretty good what do i need to do before i seal them toghter ?...
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Welcome to the site!
Without picts it is hard to give accurate advice.
How are you bracing the joint?
I used self etch primer on the aluminum...
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter 09 Dec 2017, 09:24
spoon design for jetboats wanted
by brianb2247 » 29 Jun 2016, 16:50
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look some of you guys have great ideas on this forum and when a question is asked you usually redirect to someones build could some one pose me a pic...
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That is best in class!
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter 07 Dec 2017, 21:52
Stomp grate
by Dirtflorcraker » 27 Sep 2017, 21:33
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Hi. New guy here. Merging a 1999 Yamaha gp1200 with a 14x7 airboat hull. Has anyone here modified a budget minded stomp grate. I understand nothing...
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See pg 11
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter 08 Oct 2017, 21:05
16/48 Tracker w/ 110hp seadoo
by SC Designs » 28 Aug 2017, 08:21
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Hey guys, back at it again, got another build underway. Check out the pics.
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Flat water is awesome!
Driving a jet jon is like water skiing without getting wet.
Next outing for us will be fall foliage cruise.
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter 25 Sep 2017, 21:49
Alumacraft F Jet Build
by IkeCarlson » 26 Aug 2017, 02:03
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Ok, here we go. I am excited to get this under way, but nervous as all get out.
I picked up the jet ski today. It is a 1988 seadoo sp with a 587...
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Pics!
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Last post by IkeCarlson 19 Sep 2017, 14:54
16/48 Tracker w/ 145 HP
by SC Designs » 16 Sep 2016, 09:35
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Alright guys, time to start another one. I sold my other Jetjon so its time to upgrade. I picked up a 2000 Kawasaki Ultra 150 that has the 1200cc...
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Have you or do you know of anyone that has put twin skis into a 1872 welded jon?
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Last post by eshaw 19 Sep 2017, 11:20
Jet john
by Paintman » 30 Jan 2017, 17:28
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New to this forum,seems to be a lot of info here,just starting a jetboat project and have tons of questions,this is what I'm starting with,kawasaki...
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It at the farthest point in the picture,I'm going to adjust it upwards next time I take the boat out,just trial and error I guess
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Last post by Paintman 13 Sep 2017, 18:43
Help with jet jon
by dhousworth » 05 Sep 2017, 20:10
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I would like to build a jet jon but feel that I am just not qualified. Is there anyone that does this professionally, either doing it or helping me?
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SC Designs builds them with owner supplied parts.
Look him up in the site directory & send him a PM.
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter 07 Sep 2017, 19:59
14' Polar Kraft Jet Project
by Flat_Bottum » 24 Feb 2015, 09:41
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Hello everyone, I just joined the site this evening. I have read a lot of threads from this site and since I am starting a project, I would like to...
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All I did was get a piece of 1/4 aluminum, grind one edge to a knife edge and then cut slots in it so when I slide it up inside my grate it would...
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Last post by Flat_Bottum 15 Aug 2017, 01:57
transom extension and trailer bunk redo
by handyandy » 16 Mar 2017, 10:01
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So my boat was short shaft 16 transom, and it started with a 40 prop tiller I ran for few years. Then added a jack plate which helped with shallow...
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I would pack the wood holes with fiberglass & resin, then put some 3M5200 over that for good luck.
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter 21 Jul 2017, 08:51
Paint for boat name
by Boz Mon » 05 Apr 2017, 09:46
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I'm looking to stencil and paint on the name of my jet jon. Not sure if I need to use special paint or if anything will do. Has anyone done this? I...
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I stencilled my numbers on with Rustoleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Matte Black. It's OK but there was a bit of bleed because I should have cut an...
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Last post by stinkfoot 05 Apr 2017, 22:05
Mini rhino jet
by brianb2247 » 03 Jan 2017, 16:10
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Building a mini rhino jet style in board jet the boat is 12' long 40 wide at bottom 48 at the top
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640 tigershark monte carlo 1994
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Last post by brianb2247 09 Mar 2017, 17:53
New B.. 16 ft manark, wave runner III gp
by Jgarner9926 » 26 Feb 2017, 15:05
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So I'm new to this forum. But have been considering a jet John project for some time. I have read alot of the treads and I'm ready to start my...
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Thanks for the great info. Sounds like a 760cc in the future. Will be posting pics as soon as I get into the build. Thanks again.
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Last post by Jgarner9926 27 Feb 2017, 19:12
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Last post by tape204 23 Feb 2017, 17:48
Jet Jon Build #2
by SC Designs » 28 Mar 2016, 08:56
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Hey Guys, well we are at it again. I am helping a buddy of mine build another fun Jon. Nothing real flashy here, just a straight forward build....
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Well here is the update. This thing flies now, picked up 10mph on topend. It's bumping 40 now. We also upgraded the impeller as well, the stock...
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Last post by SC Designs 20 Feb 2017, 10:19
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