[96Laveycraft21Xt]

Sooooo, hopefully this concept works.  Looking for a single thread where all things big jet boats can be discussed.  Who makes/made large jet boats?  What would you do for a jet pump specifically designed for a large boat (over 3500 lbs? ) Large jet boats speeds, weights  etc. for a buyers guide.  What is the biggest boat successfully running a jet?


I will start.  My 21XTSKI Lavey craft is 22' 8" LOA with swim step and is supposed to weigh 3400 lbs.  I will be getting a weight as operated soon.  Holds 50 gallons of fuel.

What did the old Spectra Cruisers weigh?  werent they 23'?

I know Hallett made a 210 in a Jet and the new Tahiti has a 22' and 24' option with a Jet. Eliminator has the 230 eagle in a Jet.  Anyone with hard data i will add in for each manufacturer.




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2.) 70's Eliminator 21' daycruiser - 4800 lbs? loaded -  A.T. AA impeller w/ ~500 HP,  turns  5000 rpm 57 mph loaded. 60 light load.

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[77fordwind]

Pretty sure I just saw a 24 jet on a triple axle trailer at Tahiti, thing definitely looked heavy even without any rigging. Skv made a 22 jet too if I'm not mistaken, my swind is just shy of 22 bow to nozzle and it gets it. If only I could stop mistreating it .

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[77fordwind]

My bare hull with empty 25g saddle tanks weighed in at 1053, haven't had a chance to get back over there with it complete but I'd guess with bbf ,12jc full interior and about 12 gal in each tank its got to be at least 3000.

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[96Laveycraft21Xt]

Pretty sure I just saw a 24 jet on a triple axle trailer at Tahiti, thing definitely looked heavy even without any rigging. Skv made a 22 jet too if I'm not mistaken, my swind is just shy of 22 bow to nozzle and it gets it. If only I could stop mistreating it .

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The upholstery shop by my office does all the interiors for Tahiti.  The 24 has been over here and is a good looking boat.  I forget who they bought the mold from, i think it is ultra. i have a picture somewhere

[mash on it]

Where to start?
My old azz eliminator day cruiser is supposedly a 3800 lb hull, per Eliminator. Then add a 454 and pump (650 lbs?) and (2) 25 gallon tanks, and all the BS for a day on the river, I'm guessing at 4800 lbs?

Bigger boats need bigger impellers. Mine runs a AA from American Turbine. It's slightly larger than a 2A from Berkeley.
With ~500 HP,  turns the AA to 4950-5000 rpm, at a blistering 57 mph, going up river, with 3 others and myself. Would probably hit 60 by myself and minimal fuel.

Tows grandkids on inflatables easily, and a 275+ lb single skier without hesitation.

Floats in ankle deep water (avatar pic)

Big enough for Mohave, but easy enough for the river at Bullhead.

Dan'l

[77fordwind]

The upholstery shop by my office does all the interiors for Tahiti.  The 24 has been over here and is a good looking boat.  I forget who they bought the mold from, i think it is ultra. i have a picture somewhere

Isn't Tahiti is in that same center? Yea those boys do some clean work, worked with a couple of them at Cobra. That makes sense because I could've swore it looked like an Ultra stealth.

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[96Laveycraft21Xt]

Where to start?
My old azz eliminator day cruiser is supposedly a 3800 lb hull, per Eliminator. Then add a 454 and pump (650 lbs?) and (2) 25 gallon tanks, and all the BS for a day on the river, I'm guessing at 4800 lbs?

Bigger boats need bigger impellers. Mine runs a AA from American Turbine. It's slightly larger than a 2A from Berkeley.
With ~500 HP,  turns the AA to 4950-5000 rpm, at a blistering 57 mph, going up river, with 3 others and myself. Would probably hit 60 by myself and minimal fuel.

Tows grandkids on inflatables easily, and a 275+ lb single skier without hesitation.

Floats in ankle deep water (avatar pic)

Big enough for Mohave, but easy enough for the river at Bullhead.

Dan'l

What is the year and model of your eliminator if you dont mind?  ill add the info.

Yep even with the big boats the jet will float in mid shin water, its awesome.

After the last few trips to havasu, im leaning to swapping in a AA impeller.  tired of 4000 launches for a spirited get up on plane.  3600 cruise is a bit annoying too.  My old tahiti ('69) would haul ass at 3200

[mash on it]

It's a 1976 Eliminator 21' Day Cruiser.
Cruises at 3200, about 32 mph.
No need for a pontoon boat.
Built like a tank.

Dan'l

[96Laveycraft21Xt]

Isn't Tahiti is in that same center? Yea those boys do some clean work, worked with a couple of them at Cobra. That makes sense because I could've swore it looked like an Ultra stealth.

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Not in the same center but i think they are only miles away.  I think the 21 and 24 were from stealth.  I think their 22 deck is a placecraft bottom half.  not sure on the others. 

[Havasukona455]

wondering if people are still interested in this thread. i just bought a sleekcraft executive ( i think thats the model ) jet boat. 23' on the title havent measured the entire thing to the pump yet. ive got a bunch of questions on it and hoping someone here has some info. its got a big block 454 and a split bowl pump with an old jet o vator thats just in a fixed postion no moving it. got it running yesterday and set the timing on it. previous owner had some issues with water getting in the oil was believed to be from the exhaust logs but i found the intake manifold gaskets were not sealed correctly around the water ports so im hoping that was the cause. any info on getting this thing dialed would be appreciated. ill try and get some pictures loaded as well.

[mash on it]

Great find

Go with the biggest impeller you can, big girl needs a big wheel.

Make sure there's a gate valve on the incoming water line. Adjust as necessary, 140 while cruising is plenty. (helps keep pressure/ volume in check)

The Jet-O-Vator steers wonky, and virtually impossible to get parts for. Upgrade to a Place Diverter. Standard equipment on Berks from the mid 80's on. Go hydraulic if you can $wing it.
Tom or Josh at JBP would be my first phone call.

Dan'l