Should look something like this. May be other ways of achieving the same thing.

longer pivot  pin
taller tiller arm
steering extension

That certainly looks cooler (and secure), but i need about 4+ more inches. lol

Boy don't we all LMAO...

You can buy these extensions in any length., get a swivel end too, the angle will be too steep for a Heim joint (I have the same exact setup on my jet).

GT

Finally got the cav plates checked out, they angle up.!!
So now all we need to do is take it for a test run with a lot less weight in it.

The angled up thing can hurt too..IMHO I would try them dead flat to the hull.

GT

Here Glen "for those times when you really need to beat one" .....    



Chile , fact is that is a fairly heavy Jet boat from the very early days of performance Jets (mid to late 60's) and its gonna be tough to get it to "air out" Similar to what Ralph was saying , take every bit of weight out of the boat you can and what you can't take out , move as far back as you can get it Then get your "tune up" right and go out and stand on it !! Tom

Chile , fact is that is a fairly heavy Jet boat from the very early days of performance Jets (mid to late 60's) and its gonna be tough to get it to "air out" Similar to what Ralph was saying , take every bit of weight out of the boat you can and what you can't take out , move as far back as you can get it Then get your "tune up" right and go out and stand on it !! Tom

Fact..? 
It is a 74 after all. lol

But i get what you mean.. it is a heavy style boat. (certainly not lightweight)
You can feel how it takes the waves so smooth.

I'll be back up North near the boat (Folsom) in a few weeks, we'll get more play time soon.!! (lakes permiting)