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Last post by riverbud55 « 16 Jun 2015, 01:13
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by Ranchero50 » 31 May 2015, 12:06

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Post up your links to manufacturers, suppliers and good sources of info and I'll consolidate them.

Boat Manufacturers:

Engine Powerplants:

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well for power you pretty much got it covered for tin boat power unless you go into V8s,,, for boats using the sportjet ,,, ,,, ,,,

for more...

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Yamaha 784cc into welded mod-v hull

Last post by 86tuning « 02 Feb 2020, 15:20
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by 86tuning » 19 Nov 2017, 17:52
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Noob here, in the dreaming/preliminary stages of building a shallow river runner to access fly spots in southwestern BC. I've been lurking for a...

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Todd, thanks for the insight.

Re: runaway engine, I've definitely experienced this. Pulling choke out did shut it down.

I thought I'd have more...
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02 Feb 2020, 15:20
Just picked up another jet sprint boat

Last post by JL8Jeff « 15 Mar 2019, 20:51
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by JL8Jeff » 22 Apr 2017, 22:37
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It's a 1993 Jetcraft and I got it without a motor or jet drive but I already have a ZZ3 motor being prepped in the garage and a Hamilton 772 jet...

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If you keep moving at speed, I've run through 3 of water and clipped a small rock with no damage. When you come off plane, it drops down and needs a...
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15 Mar 2019, 20:51
Saw this for sale locally on FB

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by JL8Jeff » 14 Nov 2018, 18:44

If you're looking for a project that is already done this might not be a bad setup.

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14 Nov 2018, 18:44
trolling motor on a jet jon

Last post by turbotodd « 30 Sep 2018, 19:40
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by duckman11 » 09 Nov 2017, 20:23

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Has anyone had an issue with their exhaust filling up with water while using the trolling motor on a jet jon?

The reason that I ask is.....one of my...

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kawi ski's had a rubber flapper over the exhaust outlet just for this reason.

The water inlet hose (from the pump) should be routed up high, helps...

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Last post by turbotodd
30 Sep 2018, 19:40
welp....time for a rebuild

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by duckman11 » 17 Oct 2017, 01:28

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well looks like I have started my jet jon project with a dud engine.

I purchased 2 1995 Kawasaki 900zxi off craigslist for $400.
One of the skis...

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The main issues we saw with jet ski engines is water intrusion.

Most people think that if water gets into the engine, it scores the cylinders....

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30 Sep 2018, 19:35
NEW JET JON-SOLD

Last post by Ranchero50 « 17 Mar 2018, 22:02
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by shaggist » 20 Sep 2016, 19:55

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SOLD I purchased a 1978 Starcraft Seafarer 16' V-bow aluminum boat with a inboard jet engine from a Seadoo, I think. How to I identify the make and...

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I'd keep it. With the power it has you'll be able to pop up on plane easily and then throttle down for the ride. Under powered you'll wallow and dig...

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17 Mar 2018, 22:02
Them Jet Jon's / Ski Swaps List

Last post by 86tuning « 13 Oct 2017, 21:04
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by Ranchero50 » 01 Jun 2015, 19:09

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I'll flesh out this list of jet jon conversions as I transfer them into the jet boat project forum. If I miss anyone, please post the link in a...

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Thanks for the links to the build threads. How is this not a sticky post?

So many excellent ideas to build off of.

Brian

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Last post by 86tuning
13 Oct 2017, 21:04
Jet converion on a old Crestliner Jet Streak

Last post by Deezil « 11 Oct 2017, 15:36
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by cosmic12 » 11 Aug 2016, 06:55

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I recently picked up a 1958 Crestliner Jet Streak. 14' that was originally rater for 35hp. I am currently rigging a old 50hp Merc on it to see how it...

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thats the coolest boat Ive ever seen

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Last post by Deezil
11 Oct 2017, 15:36
jet jon intake size question

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 10 Oct 2017, 21:18
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by duckman11 » 09 Oct 2017, 21:13

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I'm really unsure how to word this question properly....but here it goes.

What happens when you make the pump intake bigger than what it is
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Here is one, albeit kinda scuzzy

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
10 Oct 2017, 21:18
Spring Creek Video of the Jet Jon's

Last post by SC Designs « 27 Jul 2017, 13:56
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by SC Designs » 25 Jul 2017, 15:51

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27 Jul 2017, 13:56
Short video

Last post by Crazyboat « 12 Apr 2017, 20:23
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by AllOutdoors » 06 Apr 2017, 17:37

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A short video my son (12) made of us running back to the main river.

River Pro
Hey check out this video I made with Quik:

Sent from my...

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Nice, brings back memories.

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Last post by Crazyboat
12 Apr 2017, 20:23
inboard jet jon fuel tank dilemma

Last post by rotus623 « 30 Mar 2017, 22:53
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by brianb2247 » 29 Mar 2017, 18:11

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ive looked at other pwc tanks on ebay, ive looked at racing fuel cells , looked at misc other tanks ive found nothing its for a 12 foot long 40 at...

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Take a look at RDS designs. They use a fuel input elbow, a vent, a hole for the fuel sender (gas gauge) and then an elbow with the check valve that...

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Last post by rotus623
30 Mar 2017, 22:53
Military jet boat

Last post by Crazyboat « 23 Oct 2016, 15:04
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by bobberboy » 24 Aug 2016, 08:07

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Here's a military jet boat for sale in my area. Powered by a 455 Olds ! Bet it gets up and goes.

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Bet it sips fuel too. :LOL2:

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23 Oct 2016, 15:04
Looking for PWC's for a jet build?

Last post by bobberboy « 13 Oct 2016, 08:21

by bobberboy » 13 Oct 2016, 08:21

It's the end of the boating season here in the Great White North and people are unloading PWC's like crazy. Today I found one running unit w/trailer...

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Last post by bobberboy
13 Oct 2016, 08:21
Capt1972's IB jet build

Last post by Capt1972 « 31 Jul 2016, 19:50
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by Capt1972 » 31 May 2015, 19:54
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And first on the board!

In the process of stockpiling supplies. Will update once I start cutting and welding.

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So I got let go from my job= no money to put into the boat
Started my own landscaping company = all extra time + all extra money going back into the...
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Last post by Capt1972
31 Jul 2016, 19:50
Anyone ever see this jet powered fishing kayak?

Last post by fishmonger « 25 Apr 2016, 13:26
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by JL8Jeff » 25 Apr 2016, 10:10

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25 Apr 2016, 13:26
90hp sportjet big enough for a 1652??

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 01 Mar 2016, 22:13
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by gotmuddy » 28 Feb 2016, 22:59

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There is a sportjet powered boat on a local Craigslist pretty cheap(1600) , thinking it would be great in my weldcraft

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I think there is a shaft coupler on the yammie pump, so any engine could be hooked up.

You might want to PM PSG1. He had a Tigershark & did not have...

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
01 Mar 2016, 22:13
craigslist find

Last post by fishbum « 16 Jan 2016, 12:24
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by amk » 20 Dec 2015, 22:49

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mr-1 package looks good.

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They belong to Kevin Turner of River Pro
He got them a few years ago for some projects
I belive when Mercury was threating to stop building sport...

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Last post by fishbum
16 Jan 2016, 12:24
Yamaha Jet pump all-stainless wear ring assembly

Last post by bellman « 14 Nov 2015, 14:27
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by PSG-1 » 14 May 2015, 20:42
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For those of you who are running yamaha PWC jet pumps in your boats, this may interest you.

If you've dealt with the problem of corrosion causing...

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I made my ride plate out 1/4 aluminum plate also. I used 1/4 plate because the cast stock ride plate is brittle. It's pretty common on standup skis...
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Last post by bellman
14 Nov 2015, 14:27
ski parts for build.

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 07 Nov 2015, 20:29

by CedarRiverScooter » 07 Nov 2015, 20:29

I'd jump on that engine if I was closer to Texas.

Someone is going to get a good deal!

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07 Nov 2015, 20:29
1/2 inch strainer on a 3/8 inch line any problems?

Last post by amk « 02 Nov 2015, 09:00
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by amk » 30 Oct 2015, 16:39

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I looked around and all I could find were 1/2 inch strainers from jabsco. So what I did was just have a reducer to hook from the 3/8 to the half inch...

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Well that's the second time I've heard my head gasket might be leaking. Possibly could be from when I first over heated it on loss of all cooling....

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02 Nov 2015, 09:00
Thinking about stick steer

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 21 Oct 2015, 20:33
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by amk » 21 Aug 2015, 19:35
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Anyone got a stick stear unit for sale or have recommendations on what I should do. I want to ditch the console. Plan to completely remove console...

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Got to be easier to spot the shallows from that fly bridge.

25 gals. of gas in the middle must help it handle well too.

Looks great!
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
21 Oct 2015, 20:33
new 10 1/2 ft inboard jet boats

Last post by Texas Prowler « 20 Sep 2015, 23:23
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by montanaman » 20 Sep 2015, 19:10

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starting to put together a cpl of these 10 1/2' inboard jet boats. they will have 155hp turbo engines with 148mm jet pumps with stainless impellers...

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Keep up the good work! This will sell like hot cakes...

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Last post by Texas Prowler
20 Sep 2015, 23:23
Took a pretty hard hit.

Last post by PSG-1 « 08 Sep 2015, 21:35
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by AllOutdoors » 23 Jul 2015, 23:57

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Took a pretty hard hit on the Buffalo river today in Tn. It was low and didn't judge my line just right. I blame it on laughing family as we were...

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Yes, there's a saying somewhere in jet boating that only those wishing for bad things to happen travel downstream. I haven't done any jet boating in...

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08 Sep 2015, 21:35
What throttle control are you using?

Last post by PSG-1 « 03 Sep 2015, 13:53
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by CedarRiverScooter » 02 Sep 2015, 19:23

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I have a PWC finger throttle, it is making my hand sore (typical ride is about an hour).

I was wondering what others are using.

I would like a...

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Those controls have been slightly upgraded since that photo, or 'pimped' if you will.... :mrgreen:

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All bronze. 8)

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Last post by PSG-1
03 Sep 2015, 13:53
after market temperature and flow guages on inboard jet

Last post by PSG-1 « 26 Aug 2015, 12:00
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by amk » 25 Aug 2015, 09:42

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I would like to hook up an engine temperature guage and either a pressure guage to the outlet side of my cooling line or a flow guage to the inlet...

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At 10,000 RPM (roughly 7,000 for non-reduction geared engines) I'm getting about 15 PSI, on 1/2 cooling hose, with a 155mm Yamaha pump.

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26 Aug 2015, 12:00
anyone know how to quiet a two stroke.

Last post by PSG-1 « 05 Aug 2015, 18:01
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by amk » 26 Apr 2015, 09:50
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anyone got any tips on how to quiet the noise from these jet ski engines were putting in. My 760 is loud enough I now need to wear ear plugs if I'm...

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Cedar River Scooter, if it was me, I would simply build a wider box that would fit over the existing box and bolt it in place with some type of...
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05 Aug 2015, 18:01
Bad news...Piston cracked.

Last post by Ranchero50 « 25 May 2015, 22:10
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by bnt5 » 24 May 2015, 17:58

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Noticed the jetjon running a little rough and had a hard time getting any throttle response....hmmmm....Got home and did a compression test, rear...

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Before you spend any money on this thing pop over to PWCtoday and ask those guys on the Seadoo sub forum what they would do. The Seadoo oil injection...

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25 May 2015, 22:10
thoughts on stomp grates?

Last post by Ranchero50 « 06 May 2015, 14:52
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by Capt1972 » 02 May 2015, 16:49

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Do they clear weeds? Is it worth fabricating one for a jet-jon?

Proceed.

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When I suck up weeds they are wrapped around the back (or bottom) edge of the intake grate and I can pop them loose with my hand from behind the boat...

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