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I/B Jet Links
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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New river boat (Bratt Trapper)
by Novicaine » 16 Jan 2021, 19:36
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I was planning building a new boat using my old Sportjet 120 this winter, but saw this one for sale, and decided to go for it instead.
It's a 15'...
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Totally sicko! Please post more dets once you've stretched her legs out on the water.
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Last post by StrmChzr 02 May 2021, 15:42
Yamaha 784cc into welded mod-v hull
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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Well the shaft finally arrived in Ontario after 5 week hiatus. Apparently the Post Office in Missisauga was shut down several times. But it was...
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Last post by 86tuning 12 Jul 2020, 23:52
Just picked up another jet sprint boat
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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Last post by JL8Jeff 15 Mar 2019, 20:51
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Last post by JL8Jeff 14 Nov 2018, 18:44
trolling motor on a jet jon
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
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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Last post by turbotodd 30 Sep 2018, 19:35
NEW JET JON-SOLD
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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Last post by Ranchero50 17 Mar 2018, 22:02
Them Jet Jon's / Ski Swaps List
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
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
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
stock ?...
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Here is one, albeit kinda scuzzy
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter 10 Oct 2017, 21:18
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Last post by SC Designs 27 Jul 2017, 13:56
Short video
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
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
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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Last post by Crazyboat 23 Oct 2016, 15:04
Looking for PWC's for a jet build?
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
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
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Last post by fishmonger 25 Apr 2016, 13:26
90hp sportjet big enough for a 1652??
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
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
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
1/2 inch strainer on a 3/8 inch line any problems?
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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Last post by amk 02 Nov 2015, 09:00
Thinking about stick steer
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
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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