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Discussion => Boat Showcase => Topic started by: JetBoat650 on October 21, 2015, 05:17:27 PM

Title: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: JetBoat650 on October 21, 2015, 05:17:27 PM
I Just bought my first boat. A 1980 Miller 19', it has a 454 with nitrous and a Berkeley Jet. I haven't been able to find a lot of information on these, does anyone know about Millers?
Thanks
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: Cliffjumper on October 21, 2015, 05:21:49 PM
Nice float.  I have a 78 20ft mini day cruiser. Nice boats.  The son is still making some boats. Most millers have matching trailers with fiberglass fenders painted to match
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: 78hallettbbc on October 21, 2015, 05:26:46 PM

I Just bought my first boat. A 1980 Miller 19', it has a 454 with nitrous and a Berkeley Jet. I haven't been able to find a lot of information on these, does anyone know about Millers?
Thanks

Ya he lives next door to me.


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Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: JetBoat650 on October 21, 2015, 05:39:54 PM
Thanks. I noticed all of the other Miller's had the matching trailer, unfortunately mine did not.
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: capogniracing on October 21, 2015, 07:05:48 PM

I Just bought my first boat. A 1980 Miller 19', it has a 454 with nitrous and a Berkeley Jet. I haven't been able to find a lot of information on these, does anyone know about Millers?
Thanks
Extremely good boats! Love your gel colors, one of my best buddies has a miller, rides good, handles amazing, and you can throw some power to them!! 👍👍


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Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: JetBoat650 on October 21, 2015, 07:35:35 PM
That is really good to know. Thank you, I appreciate it.
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: NEVER WRIEDT on October 21, 2015, 07:36:01 PM
Congrats on the new float. Looks nice.
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: jyeager on October 21, 2015, 07:59:18 PM
They are great boats. My buddy AJ had one just like that. May it RIP.

With some HP and some bottom work they can haul ass.


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Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: che77y on October 21, 2015, 08:10:08 PM
No way!  That thing was on cl for a long while u live in norcal?
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: Flusher on October 21, 2015, 08:16:37 PM
They are great boats. My buddy AJ had one just like that. May it RIP.

That was a badass boat  :-(
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: jyeager on October 21, 2015, 08:19:51 PM

That was a badass boat  :-(
I know, bumbed it got into the wrong hands after Dane.


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Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: dmacattack on October 21, 2015, 08:49:49 PM
I have one... extremely happy with it. Mine is all stock with a bbf but it still runs pretty good. I'd like to see that thing go, where do you plan on taking it?
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: JetBoat650 on October 21, 2015, 09:40:47 PM
So far I have heard nothing but good things. Yes, I live in Northern California and I will be running it in the Delta. Thank you everyone for the feedback.
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: 455miller on October 21, 2015, 10:08:07 PM
So far I have heard nothing but good things. Yes, I live in Northern California and I will be running it in the Delta. Thank you everyone for the feedback.
nice ride!
I just bought mine this summer. 1974 19' miller 455 olds. I couldn't be happier with it!
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: RiverRat474 on October 22, 2015, 05:22:11 AM
You have set the bar pretty high for your first jet boat, good job. Also great looking colors.
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: JetBoat650 on October 22, 2015, 10:04:36 AM
Thank you, I am very excited about the new boat. It looks like there are a lot more miller's floating around than I thought. Thank you for the feedback.
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: carrera202 on October 22, 2015, 05:35:22 PM

They are great boats. My buddy AJ had one just like that. May it RIP.

With some HP and some bottom work they can haul ass.


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Too bad we couldn't get that trailer from him to match this guys boat


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Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: dmacattack on October 22, 2015, 06:57:06 PM
Here's mine..
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: JetBoat650 on October 22, 2015, 07:15:01 PM
They are great boats. My buddy AJ had one just like that. May it RIP.

With some HP and some bottom work they can haul ass.


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Wow you were not kidding, your buddy's boat looks almost identical.  I don't know if it's a sore subject, just curious what happened to his?
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: jyeager on October 22, 2015, 07:22:29 PM

Wow you were not kidding, your buddy's boat looks almost identical.  I don't know if it's a sore subject, just curious what happened to his?
Long story short. Guy bought it less motor. Raced it through some chop and put a hole in the side of it.


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Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: JetBoat650 on October 22, 2015, 07:23:32 PM
Here's mine..

There's something about the way they sit in the water.... Nice Boat
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: jyeager on October 22, 2015, 07:27:03 PM
There is also another twin that lives at mcintyer


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Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: JetBoat650 on October 22, 2015, 07:28:11 PM
Here's a better photo, still need to take some more.
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: rush1 on October 22, 2015, 08:01:44 PM
Miller's are bad mofo's, you're going to love it 👍
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: msr on October 24, 2015, 08:49:37 AM
I've done a couple miller's their a great all around boat with mild hp and the right set up they can  run high 80s to mid to low 90s all day here's mine it's for sale by the way
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: JetBoat650 on October 24, 2015, 04:27:42 PM
I like what I am hearing. I am finally taking the boat out next Tuesday. Thanks for the feedback.
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: FordLover on October 24, 2015, 05:53:04 PM
I am excited for you! Saw this boat for sale a while on CL. Cant wait to hear how it runs.
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: Chad krieger on October 24, 2015, 06:11:55 PM
I had one now another member has it. I did some research and the are made in Santa Maria CA by Jim and Justin Miller still making them last I checked. Give them a call if u need some more info 8059343938. Mine ran great while I had it. Nice looking float bro good job.


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Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: JetBoat650 on October 28, 2015, 03:31:51 PM
Sounds good, thanks for the info. It turns out that the "FRESH 454" was not that fresh. Just blew the water lines and there is a horrible exhaust leak. Hoping that's all there is, back to the mechanic.
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: 77 miller on February 17, 2016, 07:31:33 PM
hey there, my 77 came out of Florida have some work to do Its' been apart a while. My friend, there is a lot to learn about these things, a lot of science all I can say is spend a lot of time reading this forum, It may save you big trouble and big bucks, there is a lot of great info. from guys who have learned the hard way.. take heed  GOD SPEED and GOD BLESS,.... JIM ATLANTA (CALIFORNIA NATIVE)
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: Outlawmayhem on February 18, 2016, 01:44:06 AM
Sounds good, thanks for the info. It turns out that the "FRESH 454" was not that fresh. Just blew the water lines and there is a horrible exhaust leak. Hoping that's all there is, back to the mechanic.

I bought a 75 Miller at the beginning of summer.  Only took it out once. But the thing takes off like a bat outa hell even with a carb that's too small.  I'm hoping to get it all back together in the next month or 2
Title: Re: 1980 Miller Jet Boat With Nitrous
Post by: MillerKiller510 on May 15, 2016, 07:43:13 AM
Nice boat had one just like it I'm the dumb ass that crashed it on the river last year any ways I have all the parts and trailer to make that thing haul ass jetboat650 hit me up I live in northern California as well 5104147093
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