RE: Beach comber

« **on:** October 17, 2008, 09:29:20 PM »

Is there anybody familar with the 1972 Beachcombers. I picked this thing up a few weeks ago off of craigs list and I can not find any information about the boat. The only reason I picked it up is because it was a jet boat. It has a 455 in it with a Berkley jet. The boat runs and drives great. I took it out last weekend and the people that were out on the water got a kick out of it. I blasted by a couple of people at around 56 mph and they were just plain shocked... Especially since it looks like an old grandpa boat. Anybody with any info on this boat, I would appreciate hearing from you...

« **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2008, 09:41:39 PM »

56 mph $:-\$ that big ass thing is faster than my boat was wen i got it

« **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2008, 09:56:23 PM »

The guy I bought it off of said it would do 56 mph, but I did not believe him... Of course that is going off the speedo that is in the boat. We are gonna ge my cousins jet out and see how fast she really goes. His boat on GPS is 58 MPH so we will find out shortly.. The motor in this thing is pretty new and it sounds extremely healthy..Not sure how much cam is in it or anything, but she sure does not idle smooth.

Ah I figure I will play with it for a little bit anyways..It sure is funny seeing peoples face when I fire it before getting dumped in the water...

and shoot I only paid $1300.00 for it.

« **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2008, 10:07:51 PM »

Great sleeper sounds like a fun boat throw a diverter on it and you really get people trippin out.

« **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2008, 10:11:16 PM »

Cool dude, ya need to get a gps so ya can get a mph that ya know is right. Looks like a granpa boat but hell at that price and moving at that speed, nice score

there are some people from up north your way that will be able to give ya some info on your boat that are very knowledgeble, like Tom at Jet Boat Performance. And welcome to the site, lotta cool people here

« **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2008, 10:18:12 PM »

thats a lot of boat to keep clean! it looks like fun and a good $$$

« **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2008, 10:20:01 PM »

welcome aboard

« **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2008, 10:31:42 PM »

i like it

« **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2008, 10:50:10 PM »

Thanks all!! I will continue to post pics as I progress with it... I will try and get some better pictures of it over the weekend.

« **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:33:30 AM »

Cool ride

Welcome to the site

« **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2008, 08:45:00 AM »

neat boat, welcome to the site

« **Reply #11 on:** October 18, 2008, 09:13:02 AM »

Beach Comber was another company that splashed a few others like my Saguaro . I've seen quite a few of them , and alot of them were identical to my Saguaro with very minor exceptions . I saw a boat like this on the road the other day and thought how cool would one of those be with a BB and pump . The reverse passage on your pump blows the Place diverter away !

Only piece of advise . Try not to hot rod that Oldsmobile . They are great torquey motors that will last forever if you keep the revs down . Be nice to it and you'll get you $1300 worth ten fold . Welcome to the site too BTW .

-beerjet-

« **Reply #12 on:** October 18, 2008, 10:03:41 AM »

Thanks again!! I am new to the Jet game, what is the reverse passage your talking about on my pump? What is a safe RPM range on these 455's? I am a small block guy. I have heard not to spin the 455's, so what would be safe and make this thing last. I noticed this boat seems to shoot a little more rooster than my cousins jet.

« **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2008, 11:06:42 AM »

The reverse passage is the part of the steering nozzle that hangs down off the end to divert water when you put it in reverse . My hallett had one and worked awsome . The problem is they hang way down , but if it works , leave it alone .

-beerjet-

« **Reply #14 on:** October 18, 2008, 11:19:02 AM »

Cool deal thank you for the information.. The boat handles really good, super smooth... It is a little strange getting used to only having a hand control in this thing. All the jets I have driven always have had a foot control for throttle. I just need to get the control smoother and free up the steering. The steering is real stiff in this thing... I am gonna throw a new carb on it this weekend and mess with the linkage. Hopefully gonna dump it back in the water this weekend.

« **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2008, 01:53:21 PM »

dont waste your time with the steering, it needs a new helm and if it is stiff it is dangerous. when it breaks you CANT STEER. call tom at jet boat performanc or jim brock. a new helm is about 130 bucks, cheap insurance. just my .02

« **Reply #16 on:** October 18, 2008, 07:05:03 PM »

Welcome the the socal boards Nice boat ! pretty impressive ## s on the speed ! Good luck with the project ! Tom and Crew

« **Reply #17 on:** October 19, 2008, 07:25:34 PM »

Just got back off the water with her... I put a 750 Edelbrock on it and got rid of the quadra junk carb....Those things drive me nuts, they either work well or hardly work at all... Boy what a difference just doing the carb... That thing gets out of the whole great...My buddies family has had jet boats since he was a little... All he can do is laugh every time I hit the throttle...

.... I must admit it brings a smile to my face as well... I still look at the boat sitting in my garage and can't believe it moves the way it does... I gotta get that steering fixed though,,it's a little scary!!

I have been surfing through the forum and there are some really awesome people on here... Thanks for all of the comments and the input on my boat....

« **Reply #18 on:** October 19, 2008, 09:09:14 PM »

Welcome Mpj
good looking boat. what size is it. looks great. any more pics. this site loves pics. and you are right. there are alot of good people on this site. and best of all alot of information. welcome again.

« **Reply #19 on:** October 20, 2008, 09:59:18 AM »

cool boat welcome

« **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2008, 10:13:35 AM »

Welcome. Nice find for 1300.00

T.J.

« **Reply #21 on:** October 20, 2008, 10:46:13 AM »

NICE BOAT , AND IT RUNS.................cool

Welcome to the jungle

Oh ya , watch out for that 82Daytona guy........ He's kinda weird

« **Reply #22 on:** December 09, 2008, 01:25:22 PM »

sweet boat!! i like it!!

« **Reply #23 on:** December 09, 2008, 07:33:13 PM »

If anybody is interested I am probably gonna sell the boat for $2500.00.

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