jetjon build

[br549]

well after lurking for a long time I finally built my jetjon this is the boat I started with I will install pictures and story as my time allows

 

[huntinfool]

Good start. What plans do you have?

 

[br549]

got the boat cleaned out and cut the tunnel in

 

[br549]

started on the flange that will hold the Yamaha gp800 pump

 

[br549]

got the flange in and checked the tunnel fit

 

[br549]

couple pics of the tunnel fit

 

[Ranchero50]

Figure you're done building it so waiting patiently...

opcorn:

Hurry up with the pics dang it.

 

[br549]

yea Ive had it in the water 3 times now its a blast to drive first time to the lake then twice up the river more pics coming

 

[br549]

im running a Kawasaki 750 motor and a Yamaha 800gp pump had to cut the impellar shaft down to except the Kawasaki coupler

 

[br549]

I installed some angle on the bottom for a little added strength might help might not

 

[br549]

some console pics

 

[br549]

I know my throttle is on the left side its different but just worked out better on that side

 

[J Hartman]

I like the angle on the bottom. How much weight do you think it adds? Lots more protection? Anyone else done this? I think it's a great idea .

 

[user 6672]

Did angle on the bottom is going to help you with tracking/turning/sliding?.. Did it introduce much air into the intake on the jet?

Keep dem pictures coming!!

 

[br549]

the angle is not much weight 1 1/2''x1/8'' but it has helped already on my second trip was coming back down river got to a spot where water drops off in 2 steps of about 2-3 ft got nervous let off throttle ended up hitting pretty hard almost hung up for second when I went up I was on step had no problem lesson learned but looked at bottom and some pretty good rubbing on the angle glad it was there heres some pics of my nozzle trim lever setup the 1st time then had to move and rework had to come up with something to hold handle in place or the nozzle would blow straight up otherwise

 

[br549]

went ahead rebuilt carbs was great to get running again then off to the lake to see how she floats this was the 1st time in the water it seemed to spin out when trying to get on plane but when it hooked up it did good didn't like the chop on the lake that day

 

[br549]

after my second trip I figured out I really needed a reverse so I started with a 3'' piece of tube then installed a foot pedal it works great spins the boat around more than just backing up so to speak the pic don't show the cable coming out the back of the boat didn't take one of that I guess also on this second trip I moved my gas tank and my trolling motor battery to the back of the boat on each side of the motor but didn't like the weight distribution or the way it got on plane so swapped back to front

 

[br549]

installed the floor and a seat over the fuel tank also started the framing for the lids on each side of motor

 

[br549]

here is a pic of the cable to the reverse bucket also the lids and sheet metal around motor oh and the anchor mate so the driver can operate it this is where im at for now hope to be fishing more than working on boat forgot to mention befor the last time I took it to river I replaced the inner tunnel seals and swapped to a new solas impellar what a difference soon as i hit the throttle its up on plane no spinning out and can stay on step at half throttle no problem still things to do but they can wait for now

 

[cerevisiaephilus]

I am super envious of your tools and your abilities with metal. I wish I had both!

What thickness aluminum did you use for the floor?