SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => Boat Showcase => Topic started by: redlog701 on March 19, 2017, 06:26:01 PM
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My name is Kevin and this is my first post, new to the forum! I will start this out with photos and you guys can scroll to the bottom to read my long winded introduction if you have the time.
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My Dad with the Beis..
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I am thrilled to share my recent purchase of my first Jet Boat! This is not my first boat as I share ($$) a 78 Biesemeyer 454 BBC V-Drive Day Cruiser with my Dad that is kept in Phoenix.
I purchased a Tahiti Super Tiger off of Craigslist last week (I am sure a few of you saw this one) after driving countless miles between OC, LA, Glendora, Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga (twice), Phoenix and finally San Diego. My experience in what I encountered throughout my search (and in my price range of $8k) was pretty dismal to say the least. I knew I wanted a solid, clean and relatively unmolested hull as a starter platform, a BBC and a Berkeley pump. I really wanted a Biesemeyer since I grew up on one but that would have limited my search. I came across this Tahiti around two month ago and never acted on it because I consider myself a DIEHARD GM guy. After all the struggles of searching I came to terms with the BBF and decided to call on it. The guy (Steve) was honest, sent me a ton of really good photos, and blew me away with his illustration on how unmolested and well-kept the boat was. Once I saw the boat in person I couldn’t pass on it. I am now a Chevy guy with a BBF boat looking forward to jumping into the SoCalJetBoat group with plans on trying to attend most of this seasons events if possible. I will run it this weekend in Parker and then see you guys at Parker on the 8th!
The Boat:
1977 Tahiti Super Tiger – 67 original hours! Stored in warehouse most its life I was told. This boat has never been beached and has a near perfect bottom. She was named “Shadow Dancin” by the original owner, a BGs fan I would guess… Not thrilled with the name and I may change it next winter (Grey Goose possibly?)
460 BBF bored .030 over rebuilt by Motor Machine & Supply in SD – 7 Hours on it so far.
Crower 22903 Power Beast Cam & Hydro Lifters INT/EXH - Dur @ .050” Lift: 210°/226° RR: 1.73/1.73 Gross Lift: .510”/.536” LSA: 112° RPM: 1200 to 3800 Redline: 5200
Cobrajet intake manifold (Stock on boat I believe)
Rebuilt Single Holley 780 DP (I believe but haven’t verified)
Harden Marine exhaust manifolds and valve covers
Compression I believe is 8:1
HP is 300 from Harden but I would think it should be around 330 or 350 with the rebuild – let me know if you guys think different because I don’t have a clue. I was told it ran 60MPH at ~ 4000RPM but again I have yet to verify.
Berkeley 12 JC-A on the Stamp – I was told pump was blue printed 2 years ago but there is no documentation. When I inspected pump grate, impeller and hull it was all in great condition. The original aluminum impeller has minor pits (see photos) but is in great condition.
The original vinyl seats are still soft with ZERO tears, stains, fade or issues, the wood is aged but not ready for a rebuild, bolts remain plenty tight and the carpet is pretty clean for 40 years old, no tears or noticeable stains.
Paint is original and still shines well but has normal stress cracks especially on bow from being walked on I’m sure. No immediate plans to repaint.
I replaced the Rule pump since the one on it was aged, cleaned up some wiring, replaced the original battery box (boat came with a new optima redtop) and ordered a new bucket cable. Once I run it I will determine on spending the coin on a place diverter but for now I think I am just going to have fun and keep it stock! Thanks for reading and see you guys on the water!
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Congrats nice boat.
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Nice find. Nothing wrong with Chevy guys have BBF boats I have always had Chevy trucks and all my boats, 7 of them, have all been BBF with Berkeley pumps.
1976 and 1977 Challengers
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Beautiful 👍. I love unmolested, time capsule boats. They can't all be in the top 10. Sweet find.
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Thanks guys! I don't have the money to compete with those top 10 guys! Unbelievable boats they have!
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Nice lookin boat. I have also always been fond of Chevys but you won't be disappointed with that BBF. My 460 ran for 34 years (I inherited the boat I grew up in) and never had a problem. I finally decided to rebuild it to supe it up a little bit.
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*Update* After my fist run I can tell you there is no way this boat did 60mph at 4K rpm. I used Speed Box phone MPH app and got it to 58mph flooring it for around 4 seconds straight (from around 35 - 40mph). I didn't want to overwork the new motor so I wasn't to hard on it. It was full of fuel (24 gal), my lady, cooler and normal safety gear. I did this several times over the course of an hour and could not hit 60. 57-58 was tops. I asked my girl to get out of the boat and I almost got slapped (hahaha). I know the boat will hit 60 if I lighten her up but let's face it, this boat is a small family jet made for cheap thrills and a reliable day on the water and that's exactly what I wanted. As I posted before, it handled the chop and smooth amazingly. See you guys in Parker this weekend!
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Those smiles on your faces is all that matters. Going to be a good summer. 👍
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Damn that's a clean first boat, very nice! I'm jealous.
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Very nice boat. Being a Chevy guy too, it is weird to drive something with a ford in it. ( not that there's is any wrong with fords) ha ha. I also have the love for the Biesemeyer boats. My 1979 21' Biesemeyer is my first jet Boat and I saved it from rotting in a field, open to the weather.
SCJB is a great site and a wealth of knowledge you can't find any where else. And the people are so helpful. Good luck and hope to see you out at the river.
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Thanks Kona & STG!
Love that Bies! Post some more photos of it when you get a chance, I want some motivation to paint my day cruiser.