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Messages - NorcalJet

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Hulls / Re: GT boat hull
« on: August 31, 2016, 12:24:34 AM »
I still don't want anyone walking across the deck. And I cringe when anyone gets in or out and even presses on the side. I don't want any stress cracks >:/
Anyways now it has metal motor mounts and a new floor, foot board, and carpet

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Hulls / Re: GT boat hull
« on: August 31, 2016, 12:20:21 AM »
You can see what my floor looks like and the stringers. Middle outside and ribs.


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Yeah mine doesn't have all that. Here's the pic when the previous owner tore it down to redo it


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Hulls / Re: GT boat hull
« on: August 31, 2016, 12:06:57 AM »
You will Know it's a light lay up by the glass. Basket is light, also for most light lay ups, you will have full Stringers, and 1/4 or 3/4 stringers on the outside, with ribs, to add strength to the hull. Deck will also move like crazy, and if it is do walk sit on the deck.


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Yeah it's got full stringers but it's not at light as what the guy had thought. There is a "floor" in between the stringers, but to the outside it's just the hull no floor or sub floor. From what I've read I'd consider it a mid layup.

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Hulls / Re: GT boat hull
« on: August 30, 2016, 08:51:07 AM »
Nice! Looked like a familiar norcal lake.

Yup that's my go to, we have a cabin there. Tonight I'm heading up to Don Pedro for a few days, got some week days off.

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Hulls / Re: GT boat hull
« on: August 30, 2016, 08:37:14 AM »
Lookin good! What lake is that?

Lake Shasta in northern California

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Hulls / Re: GT boat hull
« on: August 30, 2016, 08:29:24 AM »
Nice Color I love the green


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Thank you!

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Hulls / Re: GT boat hull
« on: August 30, 2016, 08:29:03 AM »
Just back Saturday night from having it our 4 days in a row. It was a success. Very happy with my new boat.

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Boat Insurance - Nikki Bostick / Thanks Nikki!
« on: August 30, 2016, 08:26:01 AM »
After being dropped by geico when they saw pictures if my boat I gave Nikki a call, she got everything squared away for me the same day and I received my insurance card and everything in the mail about 5 days later. I couldn't be any happier. Geico was unable to insure the boat due to the motor being exposed and having over transom headers, that wasn't an issue when dealing with her at all. So if anyone has any issuance questions or issues give her a call. She's totally reasonable and affordable as well. Thanks again. 

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Jet Pumps / Re: Removing roost booster
« on: August 23, 2016, 01:34:40 PM »
If you plan on selling it I would be interested.

The Beav

Yeah when I pull it I'll sell it to you. Im going to run it this trip and pull it after to see the difference. I'm probably going to end up running a droop.

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Jet Pumps / Re: Removing roost booster
« on: August 23, 2016, 01:30:03 PM »
yes its that simple.

you may need to buy a gasket if it rips

Thanks that's what I thought. I would hope 1 of the 2 would be good. I'll order another one before I pull it out just in case though.

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Jet Pumps / Re: Removing roost booster
« on: August 23, 2016, 01:10:06 PM »
Forgot pics

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Jet Pumps / Removing roost booster
« on: August 23, 2016, 01:08:57 PM »
Just like the title says. Just picked up this boat and amore taking it out for the first time ton or row for a few days trip. The previous owner out this 8 degree wedge "roost booster" on the pump. I don't care for a large roost, it has a place diverter anyways so that's good enough for me. To remove this thing it is as simple as unbolting and removing and bolting the nozzle back up to the bowl? Seems at right forward. I just don't want to make a stupid mistake. Thanks guys

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Trailers / Re: No transom tie downs?
« on: August 22, 2016, 07:50:36 AM »
How thick is the transom glass? Mine was about 5/16"

I havnt measured but 5/16 seems about right



Ive used the ski pole before i installed my stainless hooks, worked just fine. Figured if it can withstand the force of pulling someone out of water it shouldnt have a problem holding the back of the boat down. You dont need the straps to be super tight just snugged up. Nice float by the way.


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Thank you! I think I'll just throw 2 to the ski pole and csll if good for this weekend.

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Trailers / Re: No transom tie downs?
« on: August 21, 2016, 01:48:05 PM »
What do you think about just running one to the ski loop? Or would that be bad to potentially stress the mounting points

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Trailers / Re: No transom tie downs?
« on: August 21, 2016, 12:40:21 PM »
I don't know if that's the best idea being that it's a "light" layup. No wood in the transom just glass.

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Trailers / No transom tie downs?
« on: August 21, 2016, 11:40:14 AM »
I've seen quite a few boats with and without transom straps. The kona we use to have had bow hooks/d rings on the rear to hoot to the trailer. The GT I picked up has nothing. I'm going to be towing about 600 miles in a few days and want to strap down the transom so it's not relying on only the floater bar to stay on the trailer.

I do have a ski hook and was thinking about running 2 straps off of it just snug to prevent bouncing. The other idea was just running one entirely across the back under the headers. Both options require padding so it doesn't ruin the paint but both seem like a much safer alternative to throwing a strap over the pump or not running one at all.

I figure some kind of transom strap is necessary on these lighter boats with these quality roads we have here in California.

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Hulls / Re: GT boat hull
« on: August 18, 2016, 09:40:13 AM »
Well I brought her home last night. Very happy with it. Seems like a very sturdy and well made hull. Can't wait to take it out.

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Hulls / Re: GT boat hull
« on: August 17, 2016, 09:55:40 AM »
Hmmm ok well I guess I will check it out. He says its a light boat. 2 people can pick it up when it's stripped down. So I'm saying maybe 400 pounds. All the repairs are already done to the boat but it should be simple enough to pull the seats out of there and do whatever necessary work. I really didn't want a project boat which is why I was after something already done. What does it mean exactly to box the stringers? Do you guys think this boat is worth 5k?

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Hulls / Re: GT boat hull
« on: August 17, 2016, 07:21:13 AM »
Oh wow why would they do that? Do you think I should avoid this boat all together then?

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Hulls / GT boat hull
« on: August 17, 2016, 06:58:21 AM »
Hey everyone, this is my first post on the forums but I am also on the Facebook page but figure this question would be better suited for forums.

I have been looking for a new bit for awhile now and havnt had much luck. I came across this GT and am going to go and take a look at it later today. The current owner has just finished replacing the floor, foot board and carpet due to a leak in the fuel cell so he replaced everything ehike he was tearing into it. From what I can tell in pictures it looks like a pretty good boat. What I can't figure out it he says this bit has no drain plug. I've never heard of anyour jet boat not having a drain plug. He says its cause it's a light layup boat, but I'm certain that has nothing to do with it. So the only thing I can think of is there was some repair done to the transom and they never put a new plug in? Or what else could it be? Also what is the true definition of a light layup boat. Anything I should stay away from?

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