Looking for first Jet boat

« **on:** May 14, 2014, 10:04:31 AM »

Hey guys.

First off new to SCJB so hello everyone! Im looking to purchase my first jet boat. Have had deep vee fishing boats for years but never a jet. Basically looking to spend about $2500-3k for a good running boat. Does not have to be anything special or in perfect shape just reliable. I know that's a little low but hey its all i can afford right now. If you know of any being sold or you have one please feel free to email me or give me a call or text at 626 533 5040. Any info on what I should be watching out for would be a great help too. Thanks all!

« **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2014, 03:59:41 PM »

Well a 3k dollar jet boat will not be reliable most 10k dollar jets aren't reliable. If you are looking for reliable get a weed wacker hehe...

Having said that, imo bad time to buy. River season is here boats that are worth 1500 will sell foe 2500 and boats that are worth 3500 will sell for 5k. Best time to buy is right after the river season or in December.

Good luck maybe somebody on Craigslist will be hurting for money. Keep your eyes open.

« **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2014, 04:00:41 PM »

Oh welcome to the site bud.

« **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2014, 04:31:17 PM »

baddest mofo on the water! dude is asking $1800, toss 1500 in his face, thats $1500 left over to put some shiney go-fast stuff on it.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/4469568885.html

« **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2014, 04:50:46 PM »

Uhuh...That's an option.

« **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2014, 05:09:52 PM »

How far are you willing to drive a one owner Miller maybe for 3000 cash http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/4459785235.html

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« **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2014, 05:40:44 PM »

Damn. Good deal for that miller

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« **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2014, 09:17:50 PM »

Quote from: ka0tyk on May 14, 2014, 04:31:17 PM

baddest mofo on the water! dude is asking $1800, toss 1500 in his face, thats $1500 left over to put some shiney go-fast stuff on it.

Just because you went to the dark side doesn't mean you should try to redirect a future jet boater into an I/O.

« **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2014, 09:25:45 PM »

ewwww I like that miller !!

« **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2014, 09:35:31 PM »

Dang that Miller is clean! I spent that on my pump.

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« **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2014, 09:52:03 PM »

Ha I spent that on my interior. ...

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« **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2014, 09:58:55 PM »

If I was in the market for a boat .... that miller would be something I would take the time and the drive to look into ....

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« **Reply #12 on:** May 15, 2014, 02:53:59 AM »

If I had the money shot my trucks in gear revving the engine waiting on me, to just tow that around for all the looks he's going to get. lol

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« **Reply #13 on:** May 15, 2014, 07:25:21 AM »

Yah that miller is very nice and I spend a lot of time in mohave valley AZ so no big deal on the drive. But I actually found one local from a guy on here that I am going to take a look at first and if it falls through will get in the truck and right up!

The boat I am going to look at is a 1977 ranger model with a 460 BBF and jacuzzi golden eagle jet.

Or a 1980 Haskell with a 360 AMC and panther jet

I know the Haskell would definitely not guzzle as much gas and I dont need a super fast first boat so any opinions one which way to go on these two?

Once again Thanks for all the responses guys.

« **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2014, 08:09:14 AM »

Good luck on your search I personally would strongly consider the one owner Miller with a berkeley over a ranger and jacuzzi as for the haskell would stay clear of the panther jet.

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« **Reply #15 on:** May 15, 2014, 09:31:43 AM »

Quote from: RiverRat474 on May 15, 2014, 08:09:14 AM

Good luck on your search I personally would strongly consider the one owner Miller with a berkeley over a ranger and jacuzzi as for the haskell would stay clear of the panther jet.

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« **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2014, 06:24:11 AM »

I just boat my first boat in August.. I was also looking at a Haskell but had a Panther pump.. I made a few calls and everyone said stay away from the panthers.. I settled on a 77 Hallett with a Berkley. Paid $5k and still had to dump another $1k into when I started finding things wrong when it was on the water that I couldn't find wrong while it was on a trailer.. try and see if the guy will meet you and a local lake or river for a test drive =)

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« **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2014, 06:51:25 AM »

I agree with what General said ur not gonna find a reliable boat for 3G ur just gonna take over someone's problems if u can bump ur budget up to 5 u will be in a safer zone. There are deals out there just gotta look for them and like everyone said stay away from panther pumps try and find something that is still around making parts Berkeley, American turbine, dominator etc etc good luck with your search!!

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« **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2014, 07:07:54 AM »

Quote from: scheppie10 on May 21, 2014, 06:24:11 AM

I just boat my first boat in August.. I was also looking at a Haskell but had a Panther pump.. I made a few calls and everyone said stay away from the panthers.. I settled on a 77 Hallett with a Berkley. Paid $5k and still had to dump another $1k into when I started finding things wrong when it was on the water that I couldn't find wrong while it was on a trailer.. try and see if the guy will meet you and a local lake or river for a test drive =)

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Since I have owned boats for awhile now just not jets testing it on the water has always been a given. I will not buy it if I can not test it on the water first. Just like you would never buy a car without driving it around first. But yah spoke to a few people and am staying away from the panthers all together.

« **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2014, 09:09:52 AM »

Quote from: daer1303 on May 21, 2014, 07:07:54 AM

Since I have owned boats for awhile now just not jets testing it on the water has always been a given. I will not buy it if I can not test it on the water first. Just like you would never buy a car without driving it around first. But yah spoke to a few people and am staying away from the panthers all together.

Have you made it out to look at the Ranger or called on the Miller in AZ there are good boats out there in your price range as you already know just have to keep looking good luck

« **Reply #20 on:** May 21, 2014, 11:46:00 AM »

Quote from: daer1303 on May 21, 2014, 07:07:54 AM

Since I have owned boats for awhile now just not jets testing it on the water has always been a given. I will not buy it if I can not test it on the water first. Just like you would never buy a car without driving it around first.

Ahhhh...that takes all the fun out of it!

but seriously, go get that miller. That's a smokin' deal if it doesn't have a hole in the bottom of it and it runs.

« **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2014, 11:52:02 AM »

WHAT my first boat had a hole in the buttom and spun a bearing the first time out there not supposed to do that lol

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« **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2014, 12:16:26 PM »

Quote from: RiverRat474 on May 21, 2014, 11:52:02 AM

WHAT my first boat had a hole in the buttom and spun a bearing the first time out there not supposed to do that lol

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Mine too lol

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« **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2014, 01:39:43 PM »

Get the miller if I had the coin right now I would be all over it

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« **Reply #24 on:** May 21, 2014, 04:49:25 PM »

X2 on the Miller they are sweet boats

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