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cyclone

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #25 on: December 18, 2007, 07:56:22 PM »
2500 bucks is nuts for a set back.

MPD charges about 1,000 i think.

i dont see why any jet boat out there wouldn't benefit from a set back intake.

things to consider about setting yours back. with most intakes, you can machine the back of them to allow for a larger set back without breaking through the wood in the transom all the way. but, that still puts the hand hole cover right under the transom in a lot of boats depending on the angle of the transom. This means you'll need to fab a transom adapter that curves around the hand hole cover if you still want to be able to remove it.

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crewchief22

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #26 on: December 18, 2007, 08:28:43 PM »
The hand hole cover on my Hondo is nearly against the transom and is impossible to use.  Its easier for me to remove the grate for access.  Only problem is its got to be on the trailer.
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82daytona

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #27 on: December 19, 2007, 03:58:45 AM »
thanks cyclone

cyclone

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #28 on: December 19, 2007, 08:23:19 PM »
no problem.
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UNDONE

Re: Set back jet
« Reply #29 on: December 21, 2007, 04:07:43 PM »
Set it way the fuck back there Erik. After the upcoming funeral I'll ask Dave what he and the rest of his racing buddies have figured out to be the best setup for a 19' Daytona. You can't beat feedback from all the top record holders....
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82daytona

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #30 on: December 24, 2007, 05:19:05 AM »
thanks dude

SLCKREG

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #31 on: December 24, 2007, 08:10:03 AM »
For what it's worth, on my 21 ,Tom(jbp) set it back just barely far enougph to get the cleanout out the back of the boat. I haven't tried to use my cleanout yet,(looks like it is still useable) he had to notch/grind the back of the cover to make it fit. BTW it was far less than 2500.00
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hotrod56cars

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #32 on: December 24, 2007, 10:13:31 AM »
seems like a hell of a lot of $$$$$, shouldn't the diverter do the same thing (get the boat out of the water)????

A diverter doesn't change the position in the hull of where the pump gets it's water from and where the boat rides at W.O.T. whereas a setback pump changes both.
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Brendellajet

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #33 on: January 03, 2008, 12:16:32 PM »
Two of the biggest advantages of the setback are the potential to gain space in the interior and get the cleanout outside of the boat. Some boats wont like the motor moved back, but my 21 doesn't care at 85mph...
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UNDONE

Re: Set back jet
« Reply #34 on: January 03, 2008, 05:36:42 PM »
plus, the potential for less wetted surface... Just do it. $2500 is high. If you're boat doesnt behave well the the engine and pump set back so far, then put the engine back up a couple inches and lengthen your drive line a little.
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82daytona

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #35 on: January 03, 2008, 05:48:06 PM »
Thanks for all the usefull info guys

Brendellajet

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #36 on: January 04, 2008, 07:17:17 AM »
And definitely do it yourself. I've done two, getting ready to do a third. Its easy. reseach it(hopefully hotboat comes back...) or we can get something started here.
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82daytona

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #37 on: January 04, 2008, 11:47:33 AM »
thanks agian everyone but ive found someone to do it for me

UNDONE

Re: Set back jet
« Reply #38 on: January 04, 2008, 04:19:08 PM »
good to hear you're gonna do it. When are you gonna be at infinite? I might make a stop up there to check out your truck and drop some stuff off to steve.
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82daytona

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Re: Set back jet
« Reply #39 on: January 04, 2008, 04:45:59 PM »
ill be there tomorrow (saturday )

 


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