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Boats For Sale / 93 Essex 20.5 Open Bow for Sale

« on: February 22, 2022, 10:30:43 AM »

SOLD _ SOLD _ SOLD - TY!!

1993 Essex 20.5 Open Bow Jet
454 Stock with Indmar exhaust ? Silencers inline ? through transom exhaust appx 300hrs on boat
?typical cracks were repaired and new gaskets and studs installed on top ?never leaked in motor?
Holley 750 Vacuum sec
Stock intake
HEI distributor
Berkeley JG jet drive and Hyd Place diverter ? extended unit with ride plate
All gauges work
Dual batteries - 3yrs old - always kept charged
Hydraulic hatch ? rear mounts were repaired properly and glassed in
Steering cable 2 yrs old
Bimini top ? frame has a repair- Top and Cover in good shape no rips
Original carpet ? no rips
Original Upholstery in great shape ? Couple stains
Ski Locker in hull with nice cover
Trailer in great shape ? newer led lights and has swinging tongue
New trailer tires
Included:
Anchors - Boat cover - trailer spare

Items needing repair:
Surge brake system ? Have new M/C and items to fix ?included in price?
Jet needs new shaft seal ? bilge kicks on about every 15 mins with auto float on
Could use a good detailing to make it look new- otherwise it is a looker from 5ft

Spares:
multiple anchors
BBC performer intake
Surge brake repair parts

**Boat has been maintained and stored inside all its life till now and needs a good home**
Life changes are reason for sale ? not a $$$ issue
Boat is in Fort Mohave / Mohave Valley AZ close to Needles CA- Can view Friday and Saturday ? 25th & 26th
Willing to make a sweet deal if I do not have to bring back to California on 26th. BOAT will be in Lancaster, CA after the Feb 26TH till sold
Clean title and motivated seller-

Better pictures will be posted on Friday - No the girls do not come with the boat!

$8500.00 OBO
Cell 818-645-5256
John (at) race-dogs.com

Jet Pumps / Help identify

« on: July 06, 2015, 10:13:11 AM »

So still a little confused with my new boat I purchased last year in regards to the pump-
Thinking about a pump refresh when I do the motor - Here are some pics - I do have a grease fitting on one side
When I talk to a rebuilder want to at least give them the right info-

ty-

JW

Topock / Laughlin / Last weekend June 13 - T-Storms

« on: June 15, 2015, 09:10:21 AM »

What abut those t-storms this weekend- First time trying to make back to BHC from PC in a driving T-Storm?
More upset I lost my favorite hat the a broken bimini bar-

Events / Vintage Auto Racing Association - Big Bore Bash 11-1 -2014 / 11-2-2014

« on: October 27, 2014, 09:43:54 AM »

Hey for those looking to get their HP fix next weekend. The group I race with (VARA) is going to be at Willow Springs . 11-1 / 11-2 next week. About 10 mins North from Palmdale.
Come on out ans check out some real GT350 Stangs, Corvettes and small bore German, Japanese and English cars as well.
Look for the #24 CP 240'z Yellow w/ blk rally stripes and come say hello!!

JW

Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Oil Pressure cutoff switch

« on: September 27, 2014, 12:07:03 PM »

93' 454 Indomar Magnum Engine - Stock
Anyone have a part number? Mine is a 3 prong, only 2wires hooked up to hot side of electric fuel pump. It is mounted under the wiring block.
I found some universal ones at Jegs-
Took a shit in the garage right before getting ready to launch. Just jumpered it for now. But a hr of troubleshooting to find problem and chase 3 different color wire spices and in-line fuse in the loom running to it-

Are you all running one or getting rid of this failure point?

JW

Topock / Laughlin / 9-20/9-21

« on: September 19, 2014, 07:32:00 AM »

Will be cruzing all day Sat from BHC, to AVI to, Topock-
Anyone else going out?

JW

Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair / painted number removal

« on: July 25, 2014, 11:42:47 AM »

So did some reading and looks like Easy-Off oven cleaner is the way to go-
Any tips / what to expect ?
I am planning on taping off the area surrounding and below to keep the rest of the hull protected-
Will I need a plastic scraper or just some rags and elbow grease.
Any prep after to clean up area to put new vinyl numbers on? Always just used soapy water and squeegee-
ty-

JW

Topock / Laughlin / Fort Mohave

« on: July 17, 2014, 04:15:50 PM »

Will be there this weekend? Anyone else in the area?

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Boats For Sale / 1997 Polaris Jet Skis - SOLD!

« on: June 26, 2014, 02:09:30 PM »

Got my Boat so these gotta go! Please do not to hesitate to ask any questions-
ty-

JW

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/4538342366.html

SOLD!!!

Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Oil Pressure fluctuating

« on: June 23, 2014, 10:17:00 AM »

Hey all-
So got the my new boat and ran well my first time out. Though I noticed oil pressure was all over from 20-45. Nothing I would normally see I figure if all was perfect. Seems like if I let off the oil would go up, cruzing (3500 rpm) and it would lower to 25, but creep up and then down. Not a lot of chop.
Checked the oil once we got back on land and looked like it was low on oil, nothing on dip stick, my bad I should have checked before we launched, but new boat was just serviced. Yet checked again in the morning and only 1/2 qt low. Previous owner was saying 6 1/2 qt. to change oil. Now I think most BB Chevy take 7 qt with filter? I am assuming that it was low, but seems like it is not draining back? or it was just low and the dipstick is not accurate. This is all stock from what I can tell. Oil was very clean, no lifter tapping from low oil pressure as I have seen and heard before! Assuming it is a Hyd cam. My plan next time out is to put a mechanical gauge to verify, change oil and put 7qts.
Anyone see this before?
Also I will be getting a little heat in the motor, as the gauge never moved and there is nothing regulating the water as I have read some folks doing here. So will start reading a lot of those threads.
Overall very Happy with the purchase even if if I have to put a fresh bullet in it over the winter!

thanks-

JW

The No Wake Zone / Newbie here- Looking at this Boat!

« on: June 10, 2014, 03:01:46 PM »

Hey all! Been cruising this board for the last 6 mos and you all seem very helpful.

Been looking for my first Jet Boat (practical vs. really want that one), though I've been around them since I was 10, mostly Sanger Hydro's in mid late 70's. I have had 2 Polaris' for 17 years now and worked on my Dad's Tri hull and old Aluminum fishing boats since I was using them since I was a kid.
So I was at the river this weekend and ran across this Essex. There does not seem to be a lot of them out there in a 20.5, just going by all my google searches /
Looking for a little advice, comments, what to look for, value, etc.
It is a 1993 Essex Espirit Magnum, 454, Berkeley jet, hyd jetovator, dual batteries, Hydraulic deck lid, all original interior, well maintained (from what I can tell), new starter, alt, rebuilt carb, tune up. It is a 2 owner boat and always garaged. I can get it for $5,000.00

JW

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