1988 19' Commander Jet Boat

« **on:** December 18, 2008, 09:19:07 AM »

Here are a couple of photos of the new toy. The boat has a 454 with Berkley Jet. It is basically stock and needs some TLC. I will post more photos when I get it done.

Joe

« **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2008, 12:27:43 PM »

Looks good. The color scheme is a little dated but at least its not pink and green

« **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2008, 02:56:54 PM »

looks like a good start enjoy

« **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2008, 02:59:39 PM »

looks like it has alot of potential with not a hole hell of alot of work, congrats.

« **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2008, 03:07:38 PM »

That is the good part! OLD SCHOOL!

LOL,

Joe

Quote from: crewchief22 on December 18, 2008, 12:27:43 PM

Looks good. The color scheme is a little dated but at least its not pink and green

« **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2008, 04:36:58 PM »

like they said, looks good, doesnt look like it needs much... congrats on the new ride

« **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2009, 12:27:38 AM »

Well I got her running yesterday. My primary bowl is puking fuel out of the overflow and cant find the reason so far. The engine sounds awesome with great throttle response. I will work on it more on Monday I gotta watch my Dolphins tomorrow! Thanks for all of your nice comments!

Joe

« **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2009, 12:55:17 AM »

nice ride!! tap the top of the flote abjust with something hard

« **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2009, 06:30:20 AM »

Nice ride and thanks for sharing

And for you Ford guys, thats one more Chebby on our side

Now go get her wet

« **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2009, 09:54:24 AM »

Nice looking boat, now you should buy that place diverter for your E pump from Tom @ JBP.

« **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2009, 11:57:32 AM »

Patience! That is someting that is going to hapen in the future but I dwant to get some time on teh boat the way it is first and get some baseline numbers.

Joe

Quote from: Luckie Stiff on January 04, 2009, 09:54:24 AM

Nice looking boat, now you should buy that place diverter for your E pump from Tom @ JBP.

« **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2009, 12:24:02 PM »

Quote from: SkyHarborCowboy on January 04, 2009, 11:57:32 AM

Patience! That is someting that is going to hapen in the future but I dwant to get some time on teh boat the way it is first and get some baseline numbers.

Joe

I can dig that, but for the price he's got on it, you almost can't afford to be patient!

« **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2009, 12:48:12 PM »

Yeah what skip said...nice boat btw...I remember you asking about a nordic, but looks like you found a nice ride...you'll enjoy it more with a diverter from jbp!

« **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2009, 12:57:18 PM »

Here's his ad;

http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=5727.0

« **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2009, 08:08:08 PM »

Thanks Skip , That diverters (being sold ) for a nice little older man (aircraft engineer/pilot) in FLa who just took a 16 ft "Skiff" and installed a late model SBC

and a Berk jet we built for him , its a "swap out for the diverter he really needs (he bought the "e" off ebay) IMO almost all boats deserve Jet trim Tom

BTW i'll have pics and story soon on this customer , Imagine a center steer John boat with a full grown Berk jet and 245 hp

« **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2009, 08:19:01 PM »

Hey Tom! How rare are these badboys, I think I have seen three in the last ten years?

Trying to get Tywannabanna hooked up with one...

Thanks

GT

« **Reply #16 on:** January 06, 2009, 11:58:16 AM »

Your by chance not out in the queen creek area are you?

Quote from: SkyHarborCowboy on January 04, 2009, 11:57:32 AM

Patience! That is someting that is going to hapen in the future but I dwant to get some time on teh boat the way it is first and get some baseline numbers.

Joe

« **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2009, 04:10:37 PM »

Quote from: SkyHarborCowboy on January 04, 2009, 12:27:38 AM

Well I got her running yesterday. My primary bowl is puking fuel out of the overflow and cant find the reason so far. The engine sounds awesome with great throttle response. I will work on it more on Monday I gotta watch my Dolphins tomorrow! Thanks for all of your nice comments!

Joe

I took the bowl off and no matter how low you lower the adjustment the float couldnt close the seat. I bent the tab and now the float level is perfect. I am still running rich and like an idiot forgot to see what size jets are in the carbs.

Does anyone have a baseline setting they can share with me for the four jets and nozzles? The engine is the stock 325HP BBC454 with Performer Intake and Holley 800DP and Log exhaust.

Joe

« **Reply #18 on:** January 06, 2009, 06:45:45 PM »

Get the List # and I can check my Holley book.

The List # will be on the air horn if it has not been removed.

« **Reply #19 on:** January 06, 2009, 07:04:33 PM »

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/978967573.html

almost same boat, reverse paint scheme

well, not realy, but i thought u were selling it already!

« **Reply #20 on:** January 06, 2009, 08:00:54 PM »

The list number is 4780. The air-horn has been removed so I am not sure if it had a dash number after it or not. I found this through someone else's suggestion:

4780     800   (F)72,(R)76      6.5,8.5 4150
4780-1   800   (F)70,(R)76      6.5,8.5 4150
4780-2   800   (F)70,(R)85      6.5      4150
4780-3   800   (F)71,(R)85      6.5      4150
4780-4   800   (F)71,(R)85      6.5      4150

I will pull the bowls off again tomorrow to see what is in there.

Thanks,

Joe

Quote from: crewchief22 on January 06, 2009, 06:45:45 PM

Get the List # and I can check my Holley book.

The List # will be on the air horn if it has not been removed.

« **Reply #21 on:** January 07, 2009, 05:33:10 AM »

Looks like you're good to go.

« **Reply #22 on:** February 19, 2009, 10:11:16 AM »

Nice looking boat Ive also got an 88 19 footer its done in pinks with a blue pin stripe ill try to post some pics

« **Reply #23 on:** February 19, 2009, 01:26:55 PM »

That is a very nice looking boat. Can you give me more details on it (what you have done to the engine/jet etc.) performance wise and what kind of speeds and fuel consumption. How long have you owned it etc. I have mine 99% buttoned up just a couple of interior pieces to put back in and I am going to try to go to Saguaro Lake next week with it for the maiden voyage.

Joe

« **Reply #24 on:** February 19, 2009, 01:27:37 PM »

Do you have any pictures of the boat in the water?

Joe

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