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The No Wake Zone / Re: Carlsbad Lagoon
« on: July 31, 2017, 09:52:28 PM »
Yeah, it's salt water, but I've seen some guys take their jet boats in the salt.
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The No Wake Zone / Carlsbad Lagoon
« on: July 31, 2017, 02:27:00 PM »
Have any of you guys every taken your jet boat to the Carlsbad lagoon? It's small, but I live near there and I've seen some nice smooth water there from time to time.
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The No Wake Zone / Re: What do you guys think of this Daycruiser?
« on: July 31, 2017, 02:05:32 PM »
Well I'm still looking around and I found this one. Thoughts? I know it's a bit smaller, but I like that it has a Berkeley pump, and I know Ford motors.
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/d/ft-omega-ford-jet-boat/6226740713.html
https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/d/ft-omega-ford-jet-boat/6226740713.html
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The No Wake Zone / What do you guys think of this Daycruiser?
« on: July 19, 2017, 07:25:01 AM »
I'm a newbie, and I'm looking for my first jetboat. I've done some lurking around on this forum for a bit, and it's clear you guys know your business. So I'd like to know your opinions on this 76 Fantasy Mini Daycruiser.
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/d/fantasy-jet-boat/6208618811.html
The positives from my view are that it's fairly clean and ready for the water. The larger size also seems nice for my family (wife and daughter). It's got the original gel coat without much wear on it.
The interior has some wear, but there are no cracks and very little sunburn. On the negative side, this boat has a Jacuzzi YJ pump. I've seen a bunch of posts saying to stay away from YJ pumps because of parts and performance and so on. I was told that this YJ was improved with Dominator parts, but I'm not sure what that means, or if it is any great benefit. It needs a bimini top and new tires on the trailer too.
I'd love to hear your opinions. Should I look into this boat more, or be patient and wait for something with a Berkeley or Jacuzzi WJ pump?
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/d/fantasy-jet-boat/6208618811.html
The positives from my view are that it's fairly clean and ready for the water. The larger size also seems nice for my family (wife and daughter). It's got the original gel coat without much wear on it.
The interior has some wear, but there are no cracks and very little sunburn. On the negative side, this boat has a Jacuzzi YJ pump. I've seen a bunch of posts saying to stay away from YJ pumps because of parts and performance and so on. I was told that this YJ was improved with Dominator parts, but I'm not sure what that means, or if it is any great benefit. It needs a bimini top and new tires on the trailer too.
I'd love to hear your opinions. Should I look into this boat more, or be patient and wait for something with a Berkeley or Jacuzzi WJ pump?
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Boats For Sale / Re: 1978 Centurion Bubble Top 460 Berk $5500
« on: July 10, 2017, 08:13:03 AM »
I love the colors and look of this boat. If you were more south, I would be a potential buyer.
Let me know if you make your way toward San Diego with it.
Let me know if you make your way toward San Diego with it.
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The No Wake Zone / Re: Thinking about getting into a jet boat
« on: June 22, 2017, 09:41:33 AM »
Is there any method to inspecting the condition of the jet short of testing the boat in the water? What should I look for in a visual inspection?
For the hull, I'm just looking for cracking and rotting right? How much is too much?
For the hull, I'm just looking for cracking and rotting right? How much is too much?
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The No Wake Zone / Re: Thinking about getting into a jet boat
« on: June 09, 2017, 11:53:22 AM »
So if I start to go and look at boats, what are some of the things that I should keep an eye out for. I know motors, but very little about jets or boats.
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The No Wake Zone / Re: Thinking about getting into a jet boat
« on: June 07, 2017, 01:09:47 PM »
I plan on going to the river, lake perris, maybe mojave, mead or powell. I'm not looking for super flashy or fast, just something fun.
If I were talking about a classic car, I'd say I'd be looking for a daily driver mustang--common, easy, and fun.
I'd be making trips with my wife and daughter.
If I were talking about a classic car, I'd say I'd be looking for a daily driver mustang--common, easy, and fun.
I'd be making trips with my wife and daughter.
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The No Wake Zone / Thinking about getting into a jet boat
« on: June 07, 2017, 12:29:37 PM »
Hey everyone!
So I am new to boats (at least having one of my own...I've taken trips to the river and to mead and mojave several times), which by definition means I'm new to jet boats. I'm interested in learning a thing or two before jumping in and getting one. I've been working on classic cars for years and a dedicated DIYer. I've looked around for a sticky that talks about things to avoid/look for when first getting into boating, but haven't found anything. Am I missing it? Or should I just poke around more and see what info you guys have offered to newbies like me?
So I am new to boats (at least having one of my own...I've taken trips to the river and to mead and mojave several times), which by definition means I'm new to jet boats. I'm interested in learning a thing or two before jumping in and getting one. I've been working on classic cars for years and a dedicated DIYer. I've looked around for a sticky that talks about things to avoid/look for when first getting into boating, but haven't found anything. Am I missing it? Or should I just poke around more and see what info you guys have offered to newbies like me?
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