Not new to race boats but been away from it for many years , would like to learn more about jet boats and was wondering if any racers in the San Fernando Valley area  have time to fill me in on these types of boats ? I have a drag car and help out on a alcohol funny car, been a machinist for 35 years . It appears to me that these jet boats are A LOT harder to set up and make work correctly . went to the races at Long Beach Marine Stadium last week and had a heck of a great time . Jet boat from AZ  , big boat with a 514 Ford really ran well against the more conventional boats in the class . His boat looked to have a lot of innovative ideas , which is what caught my eye about  the class .