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The No Wake Zone / Re: 86 Kawasaki 300 standup...new project
« on: March 22, 2015, 09:30:54 PM »
Ok it's been awhile since I've worked on the ski but i have an update. I picked up a pump off a 550 with a Skat track 15-5 impeller that i want to install on the 300. To do that I'll need to swap shafts but I may found have that part somewhat close to me. I also got started sanding down the engine cover today & it looks like Im working with original paint which is good  8)
And the fuel tank is done & installed...pics soon !

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The No Wake Zone / Re: 86 Kawasaki 300 standup...new project
« on: October 31, 2014, 03:54:11 PM »
Pics or didn't happen.....

Ill have new pics up soon. I just made a rolling stand for it & have located the steering nozzle i need, it should be here soon from PHX AZ.  8)

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The No Wake Zone / Re: 86 Kawasaki 300 standup...new project
« on: October 08, 2014, 09:21:18 AM »
Ok the tank i made it sealed & painted & installed. Ill have to fab some brackets so i can use the factory bungee's to secure it in place....the new tank is a bit longer & taller. Also repaired a section of the carb that had broken off & the PO used silicone to "hold" it in place...JB weld to the rescue !

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The No Wake Zone / Re: 86 Kawasaki 300 standup...new project
« on: September 21, 2014, 08:30:55 AM »
TY for the advice jamiemwedmore1234. I ran into a friend who has a kawasaki jet ski motor manual so i made copies of a few pages & learned alot. Mine was missing the cable that goes from the solenoid to the starter, i added that & a bit of gas / starting fluid & she runs quite loud & she sounds healthy too ! So my new mission is to make a new fuel tank & later buy the steering nozzle.
Old tank is gonzo..Ill be reusing the threaded part....

Its a bit bigger than stock...

I also solved the stubborn throttle cable issue. Made a bracket & added another return spring...


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Projects / Re: 1974 Conqueror marine sundance 16 build
« on: September 15, 2014, 07:05:10 PM »
Ok since my last post the throttle cable decided to let go so i installed a foot pedal/ cable to see if it would work etc...I had to make a new bracket for it because it's a pusher style. Fabbed it up just to get me through the season & it works fine. Hit the river yesterday...



we have about another month of boating left, after that the water is too low to even launch.

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The No Wake Zone / Re: 86 Kawasaki 300 standup...new project
« on: September 09, 2014, 10:42:37 AM »
Ok since my last post ive had the starter off..brushes & armeture look good & im getting a clicking coming from the "comtrol box". Is there a part in that box i can replace in the hopes it will make the starter turn over ?

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The No Wake Zone / Re: 86 Kawasaki 300 standup...new project
« on: August 18, 2014, 04:57:32 PM »
TY for the replies guys. Yes it does have the steering cable its just missing the rear nozzle. With the leads you guys mentioned & one i found im hoping to get the parts i need. It also needs a starter...with a full charge battery all im getting is a click when i hit the start button. This will be a winter project for me swwing as its 110 every day here & i work alot.

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The No Wake Zone / 86 Kawasaki 300 standup...new project
« on: August 03, 2014, 04:47:47 PM »
Ok i know theres not a PWC section on the site but....i wanted to share a few pics & seek some advice. Ive only been on a standup a few times & had a blast & the price was right [free] so i had to get it. Its an 86 300 & appears to be complete minus the rear nozzle. The fuel cell was cracked so its in the trash..i need to get those 2 items along with a new battery when $$ allows. The motor turns over freely & according to my friend it has aftermarket bars &  rear plate [dont know what its called]. Ive removed the faded decals & ill end up doing some bodywork & shooting it down the road. Ok the pics...





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Projects / Re: 1974 Conqueror marine sundance 16 build
« on: July 29, 2014, 08:01:38 PM »
Ok heres what she looked like when i 1st got her back in 2011...

then when we moved to BHC i shot a 3 stage paint / metal flake job on her...

its Abalone flake. Blue/Green from 1 direction, Red/Gold from the other..

then replaced the O rings in the jet & shot it candy blue w/ blue flakes...

More progression pics soon & thanks for checking it out.

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Topock / Laughlin / Re: Fort Mohave
« on: July 21, 2014, 06:16:47 PM »
Nice meeting & hanging out with you & your wife Dan & TY for checking on us..i was in float mode  8)
TY JW its a L 20b w/ a Weber 32-36. I had to add the emblem to throw people off a bit.
I like the looks of your 240 Z..Im a 620 guy but all Datsuns are allright with me !

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Topock / Laughlin / Re: Fort Mohave
« on: July 20, 2014, 08:28:32 AM »
I live im Bullhead & will be launching today from Lazy Harrys as soon as the water comes up. If you see me say whats up !

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Projects / Re: 1974 Conqueror marine sundance 16 build
« on: July 14, 2014, 04:58:10 PM »
Hope this link works,,,it's a vid of my Sundance on the river by Big bend in BHC....

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Projects / Re: First jet boat project
« on: July 14, 2014, 04:53:30 PM »
Kool project...i like the engine hoist  ;D

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Projects / Re: 1974 Conqueror marine sundance 16 build
« on: July 14, 2014, 04:50:43 PM »
Quote from: daniel.sykes on July 11, 2014, 08:39:13 AM
i think I saw that boat at the needles boat show. its a pretty cool boat
Yes sir i was there & thanks  8) I was going to go out Sunday but discovered 2 of the Alternator bracket bolts had sheared off. Oh well time to fab up a new one.

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Projects / Re: 1974 Conqueror marine sundance 16 build
« on: July 09, 2014, 07:38:00 PM »
TY guys. The list of things ive done to it are...
new paint [white base w/ abalone micro flake]..
recovered console w/ new wheel..
new bimini top..
detailed motor & homemade air scoop..
repainted jet [candy blue w/ blue micro flake]..
Performance wise it does well with the Weber carb & electronic ignition..top speed i had it up to was 44 & a tank of fuel [12 gal tank] lasts 3 or 4 trips out.

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Topock / Laughlin / Re: Painter in bullhead/laughlin area
« on: July 07, 2014, 07:53:54 PM »
Hello I live in BHC & do paint & body on the side for extra bux. If your still need your boat shot let me know thanks.

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Projects / 1974 Conqueror marine sundance 16 build
« on: July 07, 2014, 07:41:28 PM »
Hey all just joined the site & want to share pix of my jet boat. I moved to Bullhead city AZ 3 years ago from San diego & before i left i traded a car for a 74 Conqueror marine sundance 16 jet boat. Its powered by a Datsun L 20 motor [ 2.0 110 HP] & the jet is made by Castoldi out of Italy. It ran ok when i got it & the paint / gelcoat was in so-so shape. Ive done alot to it in the 3 years ive had it..some of it cosmetic & the rest maintenance / replacing parts but luckily im a Datsun freak so keeping it running & tuned is easy.

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