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The No Wake Zone / Bella's fortune cookie
« on: June 08, 2016, 08:28:21 PM »
Bella just texted me this picture of the fortune from her fortune cookie. Thought it was fitting for her upcoming "she kicked Cancers ass" boating party.
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The No Wake Zone / late nights alone + YouTube = zoomies
« on: April 14, 2016, 06:03:20 PM »
Working 10 and sometimes 11 hour shifts and living in an RV on my companies property, keeps me at "home" during the week. So I kill a lot of time on Netflix and youtube. The majority of you tubing is watching HotRods or Dragboats, and mainly what the Socal jet boat crew posts. Recently I've been mezmerized with the boats with Zoomies. Don't know why all of a sudden, but I have, and since I work at a header shop, I figured I'd make a set for my 460.
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The No Wake Zone / Saw this poor girl hiding behind a fence.
« on: April 07, 2016, 11:34:01 AM »
Saw this down the street at a 4x4 shop in Pomona. No engine, dual axle trailer. Been sitting like that for the last 7 months since I've been down here.
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The No Wake Zone / Got a job and heading to Irwindale
« on: August 10, 2015, 10:30:45 AM »
Hi all, yeah it's me, Ken, the more lurker than poster, but figured I needed to touch base. As most of you know, my little girl Bella is fighting Cancer, and you all gave me tons of support and we appreciate that. I mostly just post on IG, and a little while ago started on FB too. I don't have a good excuse for not keeping you all updated here, especially with all the support I received from you, some of it is laziness, some of it is traveling to job interviews, some of it is just emotionally draining talking/typing about it.
ANYWAYS, Bella is currently and still in remission, she gets a spinal, Chemo/steroid injection once a month, and takes Chemo pills daily. She is in good spirits, and just went to a week long camp for kids with cancer. Things are going good.......
Now, for my next bit of news. Most of you are aware also, that I'm originally from SanDiego, and for the past 30 years have been trying to get back to So.Cal. Well, I'm heading back... I got a great job lead from my friend Troy Ladd (Hollywood HotRods). He heard of a position at Pertronix' in their Header R&D department. (They own Dougs, Patriot, & JBA companies) and got me in touch with them.... I got the job.
So, on Thursday I'm heading down and I start on Monday. I'll be living in our RV for a while, parking in Walmart parking lots, and will just work, save money, and buy a house. Bella and my wife will come down in a year, (Bella claims survivorship in August of 2016) it will be hard being away from them, but we've discussed this for years, and it's for the better of us in the long run.
I'm supper excited, super scared, and really don't want to be away from my wife and Bella, but it's our new and fresh start. Something I've been trying to do for a long time, and got a good job.
Hopefully I'll finally get to meet up with the SoCal Jetboat Crew.
ANYWAYS, Bella is currently and still in remission, she gets a spinal, Chemo/steroid injection once a month, and takes Chemo pills daily. She is in good spirits, and just went to a week long camp for kids with cancer. Things are going good.......
Now, for my next bit of news. Most of you are aware also, that I'm originally from SanDiego, and for the past 30 years have been trying to get back to So.Cal. Well, I'm heading back... I got a great job lead from my friend Troy Ladd (Hollywood HotRods). He heard of a position at Pertronix' in their Header R&D department. (They own Dougs, Patriot, & JBA companies) and got me in touch with them.... I got the job.
So, on Thursday I'm heading down and I start on Monday. I'll be living in our RV for a while, parking in Walmart parking lots, and will just work, save money, and buy a house. Bella and my wife will come down in a year, (Bella claims survivorship in August of 2016) it will be hard being away from them, but we've discussed this for years, and it's for the better of us in the long run.
I'm supper excited, super scared, and really don't want to be away from my wife and Bella, but it's our new and fresh start. Something I've been trying to do for a long time, and got a good job.
Hopefully I'll finally get to meet up with the SoCal Jetboat Crew.
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The No Wake Zone / Bella building herself a HotRod.
« on: May 23, 2015, 10:53:25 PM »
I know this is a "BOAT" site, but we are all gearheads right? Since most of you all have followed her and taking a liking to her, I thought I'd show you what we do when we aren't working on DragBoat's. When she was in the hospital we talked about all the things we would do together when she started feeling better. And one of them was finish our HotRod. In addition to our jet, I was building a '32 Ford sedan, but they were both put on hold because of what was happening. Well to be quite honest, a '32 Ford is a very expensive car to build. So I found a '30 sedan that I traded a 64 Impala for. A '30 costs about 1/4th the cost of a '32 so here we go.....and yes it is HER HotRod !!!
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The No Wake Zone / Hi
« on: May 20, 2015, 10:05:16 PM »
Hello everyone. Been an awful long time, and even though it's been a rough year for my family, I should have kept in better touch with you all. Anyways, as most of you know, and any new people who may not know, my baby girl was diagnosed with a rare form of Cancer, but I'm here with good news. She is currently in remission. That doesn't mean she's cured, it means they haven't found any new growth of it. So as I'm trying to get back to a relatively "normal" life again, I thought I should come on here and give a little update. I received a huge amount of support from all of you, and want to let you know we appreciate it, and even though I kinda fell by the wayside, I'm sure you guys knew it's because of working LOTS of overtime, many dr. and hospital visits, and just generally taking care of Bella. I did keep my I.G. Updated regularly as it's just a matter of a pic and a few words, and should have done the same here.... But I didn't!?!?
So with the great news, the somewhat normalicy that I hope to get back to, and even thought the wife is still not working (our choice to care for Bella) I told work I just can't keep working all the overtime I am, as I have a HotRod to build, a DragBoat to finish, and lots of time I need to spend with my little girl!!
Thanks everyone, hope to be WAY more active than before, and eventually get down to a SoCalmeet, to meet and see everyone....thanks, Ken
So with the great news, the somewhat normalicy that I hope to get back to, and even thought the wife is still not working (our choice to care for Bella) I told work I just can't keep working all the overtime I am, as I have a HotRod to build, a DragBoat to finish, and lots of time I need to spend with my little girl!!
Thanks everyone, hope to be WAY more active than before, and eventually get down to a SoCalmeet, to meet and see everyone....thanks, Ken
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Hulls / Why not replace stringer while on trailer?
« on: July 20, 2014, 01:34:51 PM »
I know no one likes a beat to death horse except a glue factory, so I searched a lot before I posted this. If my answers on here somewhere in the threads, and I missed it, post the link and I'll delete this thread (or I'll ask Brad to, since we can't delete them ourselves)!!!
When replacing stringers the "norm" is to build a framework to hold the boat in place steady and level, or to have 3 points of contact using jack stands with 2 at each rear corner, and 1 up front centered.
I'm curious as to why not leave it on a trailer since the bunks are nice and straight and firm which would support the sides the whole length, and the center rollers would support the whole length of the keel.
With all that support, and loading up the weight inside on top of the stringer/ keel for curing time, it seems like everything would be supported in place and nice with no sag or side bending inward??
Seems like with only support in the rear corners and up front, I would think the hull would sag in the middle and the sides would want to bend or pinch inwards towards the center, with all the weight inside holding it all in place until it cured??
Obviously the 3 point or dolly version works, as it has been done like that for years, so am I just overthinking this, or am I not grasping what is actually going on in the hull?
When replacing stringers the "norm" is to build a framework to hold the boat in place steady and level, or to have 3 points of contact using jack stands with 2 at each rear corner, and 1 up front centered.
I'm curious as to why not leave it on a trailer since the bunks are nice and straight and firm which would support the sides the whole length, and the center rollers would support the whole length of the keel.
With all that support, and loading up the weight inside on top of the stringer/ keel for curing time, it seems like everything would be supported in place and nice with no sag or side bending inward??
Seems like with only support in the rear corners and up front, I would think the hull would sag in the middle and the sides would want to bend or pinch inwards towards the center, with all the weight inside holding it all in place until it cured??
Obviously the 3 point or dolly version works, as it has been done like that for years, so am I just overthinking this, or am I not grasping what is actually going on in the hull?
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Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair / What is : "non-alkali" fiberglass?
« on: July 15, 2014, 09:37:35 PM »
Came across some rolls of 'glass that are described as NON-ALKALI, plain weave 6.48oz. And colored white.
What does the non-alkali properties mean in lay-mans terms? Can I use this along with my 'glass tape to repair the floor, install the stringers and keel, and 'glass up all the seats? Or is it not suitable for the type of application? After searching google I only came up with that some times it is infused with paraffin wax (would that keep the resin from sticking to the fibers?) and it is excellent as a heat insulator.
What does the non-alkali properties mean in lay-mans terms? Can I use this along with my 'glass tape to repair the floor, install the stringers and keel, and 'glass up all the seats? Or is it not suitable for the type of application? After searching google I only came up with that some times it is infused with paraffin wax (would that keep the resin from sticking to the fibers?) and it is excellent as a heat insulator.
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Interior / wanted: rear bench seat pics
« on: July 05, 2014, 03:44:22 PM »
Going from cocktail seating to rear bench. Can you that have them post some pics of them in your boat so I can get a few ideas. Such as wrap around, curved or flat back. Curved or flat top of the seat back, arm rests, etc.
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The No Wake Zone / Trying to get "back" into shape....
« on: June 24, 2014, 10:44:42 PM »
Well I won't go into the "back story" as to what got me to where I am, as most of you all know that my little one (my shadow) has cancer, and can see the original post "damn, life has dropped me", but what I am trying to do here is maybe find a fit/ or in shape person that can give me some REALISTIC/ no gimmicks guidance.
With the situation that has unfolded with my baby girl, it has obviously put quite a bit of stress/sleeplessness/eating absolutely unhealthy, and here I am from a decent 205, to pushing about 245lbs. And that 245 is despite from (before all this) AT LEAST a six pack a day too, not a beer in 2 months!!!!
May 1st., the day we found out what was happening to her, and thru the following week, I dropped about 15 pounds from,... getting emotionally sick and puking constantly from the unbelief of what was happening, ( I compare it to, like in the movies when a person finds out a loved one has died, they get sick and throw up??) I was throwing up constantly!!, I had no appetite, and other than NoDoz, and Monster/RockStars, to keep me going while traveling back an forth to work at 4:00am, to the hospital, keeping shit up at the house, and dealing with all the other obstacles in life, I didn't consume anything actual food wise, for about 15 days or so.
NOW, about 2 months later, with basically living at the hospital, not eating good and correctly, and not having my wife cook dinner, and us on a "normal" regular schedule, I am at a chunky 245lbs!!!
I am wondering if someone here has a regiment they can pass on to me and say " mix this stuff together" eat this, this, and this, and do these exercises, and you will be "healthy" again.
I'm not looking to become the next Mr. Universe, or bench press 350lbs. I just need a little"guidance" to what to do, versus going to a supplements store/ health store/ gymn, that their focus is to SELL ME as much quick cure-alls as possible.
I'm NOT opposed to supplements, or health food stuff IF IT WORKS, but I went to a supplements store today, and saw 1000 different bottles of ""the cure to all my problems"" ha and just turned around and walked out dissapointed and ashamed!
Thanks, Ken
With the situation that has unfolded with my baby girl, it has obviously put quite a bit of stress/sleeplessness/eating absolutely unhealthy, and here I am from a decent 205, to pushing about 245lbs. And that 245 is despite from (before all this) AT LEAST a six pack a day too, not a beer in 2 months!!!!
May 1st., the day we found out what was happening to her, and thru the following week, I dropped about 15 pounds from,... getting emotionally sick and puking constantly from the unbelief of what was happening, ( I compare it to, like in the movies when a person finds out a loved one has died, they get sick and throw up??) I was throwing up constantly!!, I had no appetite, and other than NoDoz, and Monster/RockStars, to keep me going while traveling back an forth to work at 4:00am, to the hospital, keeping shit up at the house, and dealing with all the other obstacles in life, I didn't consume anything actual food wise, for about 15 days or so.
NOW, about 2 months later, with basically living at the hospital, not eating good and correctly, and not having my wife cook dinner, and us on a "normal" regular schedule, I am at a chunky 245lbs!!!
I am wondering if someone here has a regiment they can pass on to me and say " mix this stuff together" eat this, this, and this, and do these exercises, and you will be "healthy" again.
I'm not looking to become the next Mr. Universe, or bench press 350lbs. I just need a little"guidance" to what to do, versus going to a supplements store/ health store/ gymn, that their focus is to SELL ME as much quick cure-alls as possible.
I'm NOT opposed to supplements, or health food stuff IF IT WORKS, but I went to a supplements store today, and saw 1000 different bottles of ""the cure to all my problems"" ha and just turned around and walked out dissapointed and ashamed!
Thanks, Ken
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Hulls / Explain the different style of stringer lengths.
« on: June 14, 2014, 02:04:10 PM »
When describing STRINGERS, I hear 3/4, full, partial, 1/2, etc.
When referring to those, what exactly are we talking about?
3/4 goes 3/4 of the length of the boat??
Partial would be half the boat??
I have an "engine box" that's 4feet from the transom, then the stringer is in the center of the hull and is 10 feet towards the bow from the "box" and the boat is 18feet overall length. Is it a 3/4 Stringer??
Since I'm replacing the stringer and the front of the engine box, I'm thinking about removing the 4 feet of the engine box sides, and putting 2 stringers from the transom all the way forward, and terminating them in the front of bow like the original center single one, just on the sides.
Getting the supplies isn't an issue, doing the job RIGHT is what I am concerned with.
When referring to those, what exactly are we talking about?
3/4 goes 3/4 of the length of the boat??
Partial would be half the boat??
I have an "engine box" that's 4feet from the transom, then the stringer is in the center of the hull and is 10 feet towards the bow from the "box" and the boat is 18feet overall length. Is it a 3/4 Stringer??
Since I'm replacing the stringer and the front of the engine box, I'm thinking about removing the 4 feet of the engine box sides, and putting 2 stringers from the transom all the way forward, and terminating them in the front of bow like the original center single one, just on the sides.
Getting the supplies isn't an issue, doing the job RIGHT is what I am concerned with.
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Hulls / Identifying my HIN
« on: May 25, 2014, 06:44:40 PM »
My HIN is: MBD183240178h .
Supposedly a Marlin Boats Co. out of Everett, Wash. Built by Don Whatmore after his split up from Jerry Skagen.
With the lack of internet info and no record of the # on the USCG HIN search site, and finding out there are and were several different "Marlin" companies throughout the years, I'm stumped. Anyone have any "extra" insider info on the Everett Marlin co. or Don Whatmore himself?
He used to race a jetboat called the K-Motion, and also a boat (which I believe is a V-Drive) called E-Motion!
Also the HIN is located dead center of the hull, unlike most others that are on the passenger rear side.
Supposedly a Marlin Boats Co. out of Everett, Wash. Built by Don Whatmore after his split up from Jerry Skagen.
With the lack of internet info and no record of the # on the USCG HIN search site, and finding out there are and were several different "Marlin" companies throughout the years, I'm stumped. Anyone have any "extra" insider info on the Everett Marlin co. or Don Whatmore himself?
He used to race a jetboat called the K-Motion, and also a boat (which I believe is a V-Drive) called E-Motion!
Also the HIN is located dead center of the hull, unlike most others that are on the passenger rear side.
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Hulls / Removing deck to repair the hull.
« on: May 20, 2014, 07:37:24 PM »
Anybody ever slice the deck off the hull to get up front to do some repairs?? I'm thinking with some bracing, like when chopping a car (I've chopped a few so I'm familiar with it). I need to repair the hull area where the front tow hoop is, and there is some "bruising" around the nose area and if the deck was off I could get to all the areas super easy. My fat ass can't get forward enough to do the repairs from inside reaching thru the 8" access hole.
Now, I know MOST of you would say "get a new hull if you need to do that much repair work" but a few things.... There are not many hulls available up here in Spokane, Washington, I got the boat complete and running, on a trailer, titled, licensed, and both tanks full of gas for $1100.00 !!
I have MORE time than money, and doing a little bit at a time is fun vs. saving up and buying something expensive and built to someone's else specs./desires/style!
Then after the repairs, I would just place the deck back on, align it to the hull, and glass tape it back together. From what I can see, there is only 6" woven roven holding the top and bottom together!!
There is a significant parting line on the outside that was covered up with the rub rail, so I can cut it apart 100% exactly where the halves were originally mated together.
Just thinking out loud while laying here with my little girl.
Now, I know MOST of you would say "get a new hull if you need to do that much repair work" but a few things.... There are not many hulls available up here in Spokane, Washington, I got the boat complete and running, on a trailer, titled, licensed, and both tanks full of gas for $1100.00 !!
I have MORE time than money, and doing a little bit at a time is fun vs. saving up and buying something expensive and built to someone's else specs./desires/style!
Then after the repairs, I would just place the deck back on, align it to the hull, and glass tape it back together. From what I can see, there is only 6" woven roven holding the top and bottom together!!
There is a significant parting line on the outside that was covered up with the rub rail, so I can cut it apart 100% exactly where the halves were originally mated together.
Just thinking out loud while laying here with my little girl.
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The No Wake Zone / Damn, life has dropped me to my knees !!
« on: May 18, 2014, 02:57:38 PM »
I've hinted at it here and there, but figured I'd let it out.
I am only on here very sporadically, and it seems like ONLY when I need advice or help, and haven't really offered anything myself to contribute, but my little girl, (8yo), I call her my "shadow" as she goes with me EVERYWHERE, was just diagnosed with Cancer a couple of weeks ago.
It is a hard blow to deal with, and I am just mad at life in general.
While at the same time, in the blink of an eye, my life has changed 180*.
I can't even go out to my shop as I get physically sick, because she ALLWAYS goes out there with me.
I am dealing with it little by little and I am finally back to kinda working on the jet, as all she has known all her life thru me has been, Impala's, HotRods, Choppers, and DragBoats, and the boat will be the fastest fix to get her involved again when this is all over.
It is still extremely hard to just get myself out there do do anything.
She doesn't know yet what's wrong, although she knows something is going on, so my wife and I have to keep our composure in front of her, to not alarm or scare her. Once we find out, what kind, the severity, and the cure procedure we'll explain it to her. I am not a crying type of guy, so in front of her I don't cry as she would want to know what's up, but is tell you, that while not around her, I have Never cried so much in all my life!!!
Don't know exactly why I dumped this out here, as I don't really know anyone, but maybe that's why, I can't be "judged" on the internet??? Or because there doesn't seem to be as much drama here as on the other FEW sites I'm a member on?? Again I don't know?
Well I've let it out, and still feel numb, she is just so innocent and pure, it's just not fair!!
Sorry for the downer, just wanted to talk.
Going to head outside for a bit and clean the hull a little just to occupy my mind. I moved the boat to my driveway, as far away from the shop as I could, as I just can't work in the shop yet.
Thanks for listening, Ken
I am only on here very sporadically, and it seems like ONLY when I need advice or help, and haven't really offered anything myself to contribute, but my little girl, (8yo), I call her my "shadow" as she goes with me EVERYWHERE, was just diagnosed with Cancer a couple of weeks ago.
It is a hard blow to deal with, and I am just mad at life in general.
While at the same time, in the blink of an eye, my life has changed 180*.
I can't even go out to my shop as I get physically sick, because she ALLWAYS goes out there with me.
I am dealing with it little by little and I am finally back to kinda working on the jet, as all she has known all her life thru me has been, Impala's, HotRods, Choppers, and DragBoats, and the boat will be the fastest fix to get her involved again when this is all over.
It is still extremely hard to just get myself out there do do anything.
She doesn't know yet what's wrong, although she knows something is going on, so my wife and I have to keep our composure in front of her, to not alarm or scare her. Once we find out, what kind, the severity, and the cure procedure we'll explain it to her. I am not a crying type of guy, so in front of her I don't cry as she would want to know what's up, but is tell you, that while not around her, I have Never cried so much in all my life!!!
Don't know exactly why I dumped this out here, as I don't really know anyone, but maybe that's why, I can't be "judged" on the internet??? Or because there doesn't seem to be as much drama here as on the other FEW sites I'm a member on?? Again I don't know?
Well I've let it out, and still feel numb, she is just so innocent and pure, it's just not fair!!
Sorry for the downer, just wanted to talk.
Going to head outside for a bit and clean the hull a little just to occupy my mind. I moved the boat to my driveway, as far away from the shop as I could, as I just can't work in the shop yet.
Thanks for listening, Ken
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Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair / Fiberglass supplies, where to buy it online?
« on: May 18, 2014, 02:43:51 PM »
Where are you guys buying your product, ie... Mat, cloth, resins, etc.??
Other than the HomeDepot, Lowes, automotive parts house, NAPA, O'Rileys, etc. I have no where locally to buy it.
Except for the small patch repair kits, or 8' square sections in a small bag.
I found 6oz., 50" wide X 20 yards on EBay for $86.00 shipped to me up in Spokane, Wa.
And resin for $37.00 a gallon on Amazon.
The 2 boat "Repair" places I found up here will sell me enough "bulk" cloth off their roll, for about twice what that eBay price is!?!
Not necessarily being a cheap ass, but don't want to pay more than I need too either!!
Did a google search, but was overwhelmed with the amount of companies, and what I looked at was full retail price PLUS freight and hazardous fees on top.
Figured I'd ask here since someone could steer me to a decent online shop.
Thanks, Ken
Other than the HomeDepot, Lowes, automotive parts house, NAPA, O'Rileys, etc. I have no where locally to buy it.
Except for the small patch repair kits, or 8' square sections in a small bag.
I found 6oz., 50" wide X 20 yards on EBay for $86.00 shipped to me up in Spokane, Wa.
And resin for $37.00 a gallon on Amazon.
The 2 boat "Repair" places I found up here will sell me enough "bulk" cloth off their roll, for about twice what that eBay price is!?!
Not necessarily being a cheap ass, but don't want to pay more than I need too either!!
Did a google search, but was overwhelmed with the amount of companies, and what I looked at was full retail price PLUS freight and hazardous fees on top.
Figured I'd ask here since someone could steer me to a decent online shop.
Thanks, Ken
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Hulls / Different material options for replacing the stringers.
« on: May 14, 2014, 10:09:11 PM »
Well, I haven't been on lately, as we have had some unexpected medical issues with my little girl, but I need to keep busy, to keep my mind "occupied" during this time, so I'm working on the jet between Dr. Visits and my job.
So, anyways, when replacing the stringer or stringers, has anyone used aluminum? I work at a place that uses aluminum for almost everything we make, and I have virtually an unlimited access to any 5052/6061/T6, and just about any size up to 20X15 foot sheets.
I was wondering about making a hollow 2X4 out of .125 sheet, or using a wood 2X4 and capping it with a "U" channel out of .125, or using a .375 piece of aluminum from front to back, or any other option and glassing it in.
Is there a reason to use the "normal" 2X4 wooden stud stringer, versus my aluminum theory, such as the aluminum is TOO rigid and the hull will crack around it, as the wooden stringers have some flex in them, or is it just a cost issue.
Thanks, Ken
So, anyways, when replacing the stringer or stringers, has anyone used aluminum? I work at a place that uses aluminum for almost everything we make, and I have virtually an unlimited access to any 5052/6061/T6, and just about any size up to 20X15 foot sheets.
I was wondering about making a hollow 2X4 out of .125 sheet, or using a wood 2X4 and capping it with a "U" channel out of .125, or using a .375 piece of aluminum from front to back, or any other option and glassing it in.
Is there a reason to use the "normal" 2X4 wooden stud stringer, versus my aluminum theory, such as the aluminum is TOO rigid and the hull will crack around it, as the wooden stringers have some flex in them, or is it just a cost issue.
Thanks, Ken
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Marine cam, VS. automotive cam....
« on: April 30, 2014, 09:01:42 PM »
Is there a difference in these two cam profiles, other than lift, duration, etc?? Is a marine cam ground with a "different" overlap to prevent water in the "wet" headers from back flowing into the cylinders upon shut down of the motor? Or is the difference based upon the grinds for torque needed to get the jet going vs. a car needing a little less torque to get it moving??
It's a 460, mildly worked over factory heads, rollers rockers, .030 over, wet Basset twisty's, dual 4 tunnel ram, etc., etc.
It's a 460, mildly worked over factory heads, rollers rockers, .030 over, wet Basset twisty's, dual 4 tunnel ram, etc., etc.
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The No Wake Zone / Powering up the bilge pump.
« on: April 30, 2014, 07:47:33 PM »
Still learning and one of the things I need to set up is the bilge pump.
Does the pump constantly run with the key on/ engine runnin?
Or with a toggle switch turned off and on manually? ....But, how do you know when to turn it on/off if your up front driving and you can't see if there's water back there?
Or is it set up with a water level arm type system, so that when an arm is raised from the level of water, it automatically turns itself on and off??
The guy I got it from had it powered on with the key, but I feel if there was no water back there, a constantly running pump will 1) get hot/ overheat, 2) burn up from lack of water "lubricant" thru it, or 3) quit working when I need it the most from just overworking itself being on constantly???
Does the pump constantly run with the key on/ engine runnin?
Or with a toggle switch turned off and on manually? ....But, how do you know when to turn it on/off if your up front driving and you can't see if there's water back there?
Or is it set up with a water level arm type system, so that when an arm is raised from the level of water, it automatically turns itself on and off??
The guy I got it from had it powered on with the key, but I feel if there was no water back there, a constantly running pump will 1) get hot/ overheat, 2) burn up from lack of water "lubricant" thru it, or 3) quit working when I need it the most from just overworking itself being on constantly???
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Jet Pumps / What Berkley do I have?
« on: April 27, 2014, 01:24:00 PM »
Without pulling it all apart, is there a way to figure out what exact pump/style I have? There is absolutely no stamping, rivited plate, casting numbers on it anywhere. It was at one time completely smoothed and polished inside and out, so anything that was there is now gone. Any tips based on my pictures??
Thanks, Ken
Thanks, Ken
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The No Wake Zone / SoCal DVD
« on: April 25, 2014, 05:58:18 PM »
Got my SoCal jet boats DVD today, man how am I missing out on this lifestyle you guys are living!?!?
On my 72" it's almost as if I'm there with you all!! Love it!!!
On my 72" it's almost as if I'm there with you all!! Love it!!!
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The No Wake Zone / And Yes, ANOTHER new guy!
« on: April 18, 2014, 06:29:11 PM »
Been lurking here and there for a while, hooked up on the Instagram site and saw SCJB, and figured nows about time to introduce myself.
I have a '77 Marlin, built by Don Whatmore, (a partner with Skagen, many years ago before he stated Marlin) out of Renton, Wa.
I am new to the ownership of a jet, but have loved them as far back as I can remember in the 70's & 80's as a kid.
Raised in SoCal (SanDiego) but now live in Spokane, Wa.
My jet is a full restoration/rebuild project, 460, tunnel ram (was a single carb Offy, Port-O-Sonic top, but I wanted dual 4's. I couldn't find a dual 4 one, so I cut off the single top half, took a dual top SBC top half, and cut, stretched, and welded it up to make it a dual 4.) EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING that is aluminum on it was at one time polished. I'm going to redo that also. The Berkely, motor mounts, tunnel ram, VC's, bell housing adapter, both tanks, etc., etc. Going to repaint in flake, and I'm thinking gold, with white tuck n roll.
I am kinda off/on sporadic with my build, as I'm building a '32 2door sedan and a '25 T roadster at the same time.
Checking out this site, and ESPECIALLY seeing the videos from here, has really got my juices flowing again. Seems like lots of comradery and friendship here versus some of the other sites I lurk at to learn about drag/jet boats.
Well that's about it, I'm not much of a computer guy, so this is a lot for my single finger typing for now. Looking forward to being a part here, and we visit SoCal yearly so will hopefully meet up at some events as I get to know you all.
Thanks, Ken
I have a '77 Marlin, built by Don Whatmore, (a partner with Skagen, many years ago before he stated Marlin) out of Renton, Wa.
I am new to the ownership of a jet, but have loved them as far back as I can remember in the 70's & 80's as a kid.
Raised in SoCal (SanDiego) but now live in Spokane, Wa.
My jet is a full restoration/rebuild project, 460, tunnel ram (was a single carb Offy, Port-O-Sonic top, but I wanted dual 4's. I couldn't find a dual 4 one, so I cut off the single top half, took a dual top SBC top half, and cut, stretched, and welded it up to make it a dual 4.) EVERYTHING, and I mean EVERYTHING that is aluminum on it was at one time polished. I'm going to redo that also. The Berkely, motor mounts, tunnel ram, VC's, bell housing adapter, both tanks, etc., etc. Going to repaint in flake, and I'm thinking gold, with white tuck n roll.
I am kinda off/on sporadic with my build, as I'm building a '32 2door sedan and a '25 T roadster at the same time.
Checking out this site, and ESPECIALLY seeing the videos from here, has really got my juices flowing again. Seems like lots of comradery and friendship here versus some of the other sites I lurk at to learn about drag/jet boats.
Well that's about it, I'm not much of a computer guy, so this is a lot for my single finger typing for now. Looking forward to being a part here, and we visit SoCal yearly so will hopefully meet up at some events as I get to know you all.
Thanks, Ken
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