I have a few things I'd like to pass onto a good home.

Stainless fuel tanks. 8" I have the straps/mounts as well.

One has a gauge sending unit, but should be replaced. The fillers were cracked so I had them welded up. Who ever buys them can have the filler neck placed exactly where it needs to be.

Edelbrock Olds 455 logs and snails.

Olds 455 rear motor mount.

Olds 455 ski tow.

I'd like $50 for the Nicson logs, they're in excellent shape and come with AN fittings.

Polished bell style exhaust tips.

I have an Olds alternator and starter that can be used for the core charge if someone wants them.

The WJ suction housing might be good for parts. The trust bearing gave out and the impeller ground against the housing. I don't want to pull it apart to inspect anything, it's up to you to dig into it.

I'm located in Winchester.

Thanks!

I was looking through some old pics and came across a few from the October 2012 trip. This is how I found SCJB and why I stayed.

At that time I had my first boat, a '73 Southwind that had been painted white and was powered by the Olds 455/Jacuzzi combo. I know...I was off to a good start. It was for sure a learning experience. A couple months prior I found the forum and began lurking to learn and understand what I had gotten myself into with this jet boat.

Flash forward a couple months. My pops and I load up the boat and head to Laughlin for the SCJB fall get-together. We roll into the AVI parking lot Friday afternoon as a storm blows in. All hell breaks loose and a group of about ten of us take shelter under an EZ-UP in the parking lot. Naturally, that gets the conversation going and we receive a very warm welcome to the group. I didn't know what to expect as it was our first trip, but we had a blast with everyone. Not to mention drooling over all the beautiful boats.

I appreciate the hell out of this group, the familiar faces I see at the river, and the wealth of knowledge available on this forum.

Cheers to everyone at the river. I'll be out there when I get home from tour in a month.

I didn't write this but I thought it was spot on!

1) Food Don't be the guy that brings one bag of pretzel rods for a full day of boating. Eventually you will get hungry (especially after a few beverages) and when you do you will have to depend on the kindness of others to be fed properly. Mainly because they don?t want your drunk ass passing out due to lack of proper nutrition or falling off the boat. Consider bringing a sub sandwich, chopped fruit, veggies, chips or some other easy to transport food. Be gracious when someone does offer you their food and don't just take for granted that the host/hostess is supposed to feed you unless this was specifically implied.

2) Drinks Always bring twice what you can drink. Boating is a communal affair and you may have to share a couple beers. (Because there's always the person who came completely empty handed or underestimated their ability to consume beverages on a hot day). Also don't show up with just drinks, put them in a cooler and cover them with ice. Unless you?re bringing Fireball, we?ll make room in our cooler for that. And drink a water every now and again. Proper hydration will ensure that you don?t get too intoxicated and be "That Guy."

3) Guests Did you tell the captain you were bringing a friend/dog/child on their boat? Bringing tag-alongs without notice is a big no-no. Maybe that extra will overcrowd the boat, or pee on the carpet (I mean the dog not the friend) and some situations just aren?t kid friendly. Besides, now you are personally responsible for the care and feeding of your guest. You?re going to have to share your warm 6 pack and pretzel rods between 2 people now. Always check with your host/hostess before dragging along a sidekick. Yes, even you, beloved friend.

4) Smoking Always ask before lighting up on someone's boat. Once again these are expensive machines, and just because they're open air doesn't mean it's ok. Owners always fear that some drunk may put a burn hole in the seat. Be considerate and ask first and NEVER throw your butts in the water.

5) Littering Speaking of throwing things in the water. Absolutely nothing goes into the water that is not seaweed. Orange rinds, peanut shells, and such are no big deal but be mindful of your beer caps, cigarette butts, wrappers and cans. Litter is destructive and disgusting. In fact if you find a piece of trash in the water, pick it up and put it in a trash bin. Don't be a piggy.

6) Be Prepared Be sure you've brought all you need for fun in the sun. This includes sunscreen, sunglasses, chapstick, and a towel along with your food and drinks. Trust your friends when they say you need sunscreen or a water.

7) The Captain OK here's the deal: The captain is in charge of the boat. (The captain may not always be the one in the drivers seat) If he/she says it's time to go, it's time to go. If they ask you to move, sit down or shut up, do it. As fun and relaxing as boating is, it is the captains job to ensure the safety of all the people on their boat and they are liable for you. Also, the captain chooses the music or appoints a DJ, end of story.

Safety If you feel a "Hold my beer and watch this" moment coming up, just say no. Do not push anyone out of a moving boat or jump out of a moving boat. Do not hang out by the motor of a running boat. Don't try a double back flip off the platform. Don't sit on the rails at high speeds. In other words don't be dumb.

9) Passenger Etiquette Respect the boat! Don't step on seats, only hard surfaces if possible. Leave coolers on the floor. Don't bring any glass on board. Respect equipment including paddle boards and floats. Don't play with any buttons or switches. Don't try to start the boat while the captain is away. Don't try to "help" unless the captain asks you to.

10) Don't be late Nothing is more tiresome than sitting with a boat full of people waiting on that one person who didn't plan ahead. We could be out having fun, but no we're still at the dock because you just texted "On My Way!" from inside the beer store. Have some respect for your friends and get there when you are supposed to.

11) Disembarking Don't stand up until the boat is fully secure. Make sure you grab everything you brought with you on the boat. Make sure all trash has been cleared and put it in a proper place at the house. Ask for help if you need it.

Oh and if you get invited out regularly, offer to chip in for gas. A gas station gift card is the easy way to make this happen. That's it for now friends! Please let me know if you think of something else I can add!

A friend also mentioned that you should use spray sunscreen BEFORE getting on the boat. Sunscreen spray makes seats sticky and hard to clean. The lotion kind is better for your skin and the environment anyway.

I'm looking for 454 Bassett jet boat water lines.


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It was rebuilt before just sitting on the shelf. Never ran, but comes with a rebuild kit. Located in Menifee.

$250 OBO




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http://m.pe.com/articles/lake-821818-water-feet.html


By MICHAEL J. WILLIAMS, STAFF WRITER

For the first time in a half-dozen years, water flowed over Canyon Lake’s dam in the last few days, rushing downstream into Lake Elsinore.

“Watching the water come over the dam on Christmas Day and flow into the lake was quite the Christmas miracle for us,” Mayor Bob Magee said.
Observers hope the influx -- coupled with more potential storms such as one forecast for later this week -- will rescue Southern California’s largest natural freshwater body from a severe decline brought on by the region’s prolonged drought.

Before recent storms, the lake level had dropped as low as it had been since the early 1990s, resulting in a shrinking shoreline, shallow depths and a bloom of toxic blue-green algae.
The lake experienced a die-off of shad minnows last summer, but it was relatively minor compared to some of the massive die-offs in past years.

“It becomes a vicious cycle,” said Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District board President Phil Williams of the deteriorated conditions. “We’ve done remarkably well in terms of fish kills, considering it’s one of the worst droughts on record.”

The district and the city manage the lake with assistance from the Lake Elsinore & San Jacinto Watersheds Authority. The coalition strives to improve water quality along the river, which flows into Canyon Lake, a man-made drinking water reservoir.
Unless the dam overflows into the riverbed, Lake Elsinore lacks sufficient rain and runoff to counter evaporation. While Elsinore Valley releases reclaimed water into the lake daily, it still is not enough to offset the evaporation rate of 4.5 feet per year.

Lake Elsinore’s level has steadily dissipated since spring 2011, when a turbulent winter sent water surging over the dam around the beginning of that year. Between Dec. 20, 2010, and Jan. 3, 2011, the lake rose about 6 feet to nearly 1,248 feet above sea level -- the biggest increase since 2005.
Over the last six years, the level had sunk to about 1,232 feet for a maximum water depth of less than 25 feet -- the lowest since the early 1990s. Studies indicate the lake’s health is best at a minimum 1,240 feet elevation.
The level, however, is now rising from the dam overflow and recent storms, which dropped several inches of rain in the last week. Measurements taken at the end of the city’s La Laguna Boat Launch show the depth there had increased about a foot to 56 inches as of Tuesday morning.

“We’re hoping to get enough rain through the winter to bring the lake up closer to its optimal level of 1,240 feet,” said Senior Management Analyst Nicole Dailey, who oversees the lake for the city.
Even as the water level dropped, boats have been able to continue embarking from La Laguna, which opened in 2012, Magee noted.

“The city and the water district in our partnership have done everything that we could to keep our lake full and healthy,” Magee said. “The third leg of the stool had to be Mother Nature and Mother Nature’s finally joined the party, just like she did in 2005.”



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Transom Tuesday. We post them on Facebook, why not here?


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Free '71 Kona hull with pink slip. Has a Jacuzzi WJ pump and full stringers that are in good shape. Comes with dolly to move it around, trailer not included.


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Well, yesterday I tripped and fell into a '72 Rogers Cyclone. My plan is to put it back together, clean it up, and get it back on the water. It has been sitting, covered in a garage since '92. It came with a stack of receipts dating back to '81 when the previous owner bought it from the original owner. The boat looks like it was taken care of through the years.

It came with an old Berk service manual and the Mondello guide to building a 455. So, maybe this Olds was build to last. I haven't got a boat with this detailed of records before.

I thought it was cool that it came with the original ski racks. Those are usually long gone. It also has the rope step that flips over the side of the boat.




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I pulled the pump on my Advantage to have the trust bearing and rope packings replaced. I don't know how long it's been since the pump has been gone through and I really didn't want to risk the trust bearing giving up on me. So far, everything looks to be in great shape. I'm considering putting an inducer in it. The pump is set back with a loader, shoe, and ride plate. It had a droop and old style diverter, but I sold those and will be upgrading to a new style diverter and HPH nozzle adapter. I assume the inducer would be best upgrade while everything is apart. I'd like to hear opinions. It's a 20' open bow.. I'm not trying to race anyone, but we are going to be skiing behind it. I'd like to get the most out of the boat.

Below are pics of the disassembled pump. It looks like the bowl had a stuffer in it at some point. Maybe throwing one back in couldn't hurt? Especially since it can be done on the cheap.


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Are all these brands of four point mounts the same? I have to replace one of the feet on the mounts for my 454.


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Here's a vid I put together of some river trips in 2014.  Share what you guys have!! I know a lot of us have go pros.