Well, I am finished for now. We took it out today, and had a great time. A buddy had a GPS, and we got 58 mph out of it. I still have a lot to learn about jets. I keep forgetting "no throttle - no steer"! The rubrail came in last week, and it wasnt as hard to put on as I thought. I also redid the trailer with new fenders and wiring. My next parts for it will be an intake for the engine, and a bimini top.

Hey there, been a little busy with my new toy! I went ahead and bought a running 350 Olds from a local wrecking yard, I freshened it up and put it in. It is perfect for me. (for now). It runs great, has great take off, and cruises nicely at about 2800 rpm. I did open it up a few times and it got to about 4000 rpm, which was plenty fast for me. In these pics I have been sanding on it and have the new engine in.

I run a a sheetmetal shop for a HVAC/plumbing contractor. I build commercial ductwork, and install rooftop air conditioners. I have been there for five years. Its a family owned business, and they pretty much let me have run of the shop on weekends. One of the coolest toys I have is a computer controlled plasma cutter, so I am always making things. Right now I am finishing up a carb scoop for my new boat!

I have recently purchased my first jetboat, a 1973 Mastercraft, with 455 olds and Berkely 12 jc pump. The boat is very solid, and needs cosmetic work. I have refurbished a few ski boats, so am familiar with boating. I practicaly grew up on the Salton sea in the 70"s! I have  had this boat about 2 weeks now and have had a chance check everything for the first time out. Last Sunday we took it out for about 30 minutes, and I am hooked! The boat is very almost identical to the Wreidt that Brad of SoCal is restoring. The boat rode great but rode with the bow up high, I may just not be used to this? What I am getting at is, I noticed Brad's had a small block chevy, I am curious as to how mine might do with a mild 350 chevy. I didn't buy this boat to race. I just want to make noise and pull the kids and wife on skis and tubes. The 455 has a crack in the block, but only seeped a little water out of it. I know it may only be a matter of time before I may need an engine. I dont believe the engine was maintained very well. I read a good post on here about someone else wanting swap from a 455, and have really thought about it. Just looking for opinions.