A quick over view goes something like this...
I actually am a car guy and wanted a jet boat to turn some wrenches on versus a turn key.
So after not seeing any jet boats for sale in years...i found two for cheap and bought them both.

I'm sure some of you can relate to the NEGATIVE enthusiasm your significant other expresses when you drag two of these things home and park them on the lawn lol

One was a 460 ford powered Glastron carlson And the other a olds / Chevy powered Wriedt spoiler
I parted out the carlson it was just too far gone for rot and damage but ran perfect.
so i kept the wriedt and have some spare parts for my project.
And it is a project...it has sat for like 18 years so nothing i'm headed to the lake with this weekend lol

The wriedt appears to have had another set of motor mount holes where the engine mounts , so i assumed maybe they blew up the previous ford or olds and put the present 454 in.

So thats my story...

If i was to buy a new impeller kit Is there a middle of the road future proof choice that would run decent in the lake and have flexibility for a better engine later?

The engine i have now is stock but that can change any time.
So putting the pump together now, Then building a new engine over the winter would probably be a waste if i chose the wrong impeller size.


Where would you suggest i check for impeller kits?
Is there any good online shops? Do they sell after market ones that are better or is a stock Berkeley best?

I apologize in advance ...
Im a total newbie to jet boats and pumps and will probably have more than my share of questions along the way.

I'm trying to put a pump together from parts.
Most of the parts i should probably throw in the scrap mans pile lol

Anyway, my first issue is the impeller is missing a blade or two.
I have another that looks really good , At least to a newbies eyes but is shaped a little different.
and the blades don't appear as long.

I am going to attempt to post a picture of them side by side.
Could someone tell me if it's ok to use it or should i buy a new one?

So , There i was watching some YouTube videos..
Thinking to myself how cool it would be to get a jet boat.

Damn YouTube..lol
So i got myself into a mess i think?
I bought a 1976 Glastron Carlson 19 foot with a 460 ford and a JE pump.
I bought it pretty cheap for $300 and figured like a lottery ticket either i win or lose.
Figuring i could scavenge some parts maybe if it was a total loss.

For $300 including trailer i can't expect much and i knew this going in.
But if i can fix it enough to play with and use it as a guinea pig as i learn more about boats i can get a better one someday.

My question is the transom...
The floors and stringers are in rough shape , Which i'm sure you guys already guessed lol
But i wondered about the transom?
Being a JE style i think i read some place the hulls are formed for the pump?
Does this mean there is no wood in the transom to rot?
And if there is wood should i be concerned with it's strength or just replace the stringers and floor and roll with it?

Thanks for any advice you can give this newbie