SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: jack.townsend on February 28, 2014, 11:02:23 AM
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I bought a 1973 horizon 17ft jet boat. it came with a 455 olds in it and shitty interior. I had the upholestry redone and bought some ott headers for the boat and then found a small crack by the runner, after further investigating and sanding i found catastrophic damage. So my hull is shit and i spent 300$ invested in the hull and 1500 in headers and upholestry. Im only 18 and im way over my head. :screwy: Im eager to get into the jet boat community but now i cant float! Please if anyone has a spare hull for dirt cheap or nothing ill come get it i have a trailer i just have to strip my boat and throw the hull away :banghead: I need help bad i met a cool dude on this forum and he told me that the jet boat community is strong and too see if i cant swing a deal. im trying to get a boat put together so i can make it to the parker meet. If you have any ideas, hulls, or good vibes send them my way!!! My Name is JACK/RED my number is (619) 985-7407 im in san diego thanks fellas :thumbup:
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I also found out that i have a bullshit joke of a pump.. a fucking weak ass bayjet... :mad:
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Is that boat orange?
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Would you be interested in some ocean front property in Arizona? Man you got took on that deal! This is the best boating community on the planet. You came to the right place. If I see a place where I can help, I will.
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welcome to boating! it doesnt get any easier. ^-^
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Welcome in!
I'll keep my eyes and ears out for you..
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What's your budget ? There's a couple on cl. Search under inland empire
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i heard the bayjets were similar if not exact copies of berkeleys. dont know how true that is though...
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i heard the bayjets were similar if not exact copies of berkeleys. dont know how true that is though...
if you use the search you'll find this topic has been discussed previously...
from tom @ jbp
The similarities are huge and many parts will exchange and interchange within the two jets , the intake , for example has the same basic footprint as the Berk 12j a,b,c&g but a few bolt holes need relocating to make the swap , the biggest down side to the Bayjet is the bowl and a simple upgrade to a Bayjet is a Berk or aftermarket bowl (worth instant MPH) call if we can help or answer questions Tom
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I have a complete jacuzzi pump and intake...real reel cheep. (I actually gave, yes gave the 468 that came with it to my buddies kid. He's 19 and it was his first boat that came with a crap motor).
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Can you take a picture of the "catastrophic" failure and well see what your working with
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The boat had some bullshit vinyl wrap on it. :screwy:
haha yeah I know I got jipped pretty hard. :banghead:
im trying to get it as cheap as I can( the fun part is gonna be learning how to install a pump and motor after I pull mine) >:D
IM DEFINITLY interested in that pump man shoot me a text at (619)985-7407 :thumbup:
ill try to post a pic up on here in a bit.
thanks for all the help fellas :thumbup:
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Is it a jacuzzi or bay jet? Listen to kaotic, keep the bay jet just swap the bowl for a berk or at if possible and run it dude
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Here's some picks of the crack and the pump too
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Also im trying to get a hull as cheap as possible, and if there is any san diego scjb guys out there I could use a hand and wisdom pulling my motor and pump
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http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/4333828480.html
Life is uncertain. Don't sip.
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http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/boa/4333828480.html
Life is uncertain. Don't sip.
Is that guy offering $250 to haul that boat away?
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Did you have the boat on the water and do that or did someone sell that boat that way?
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Found one like mine...
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/boa/4347958780.html (http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/boa/4347958780.html)
Mine is a 73
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Dude... Somebody fucking sold it to me like this :mad: :banghead:
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if I find a hull with a trailer Im gonna have to sell my trailer with new tires and led lights and permanent tags if anyone is interested let me know please.. ;)
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Is that guy offering $250 to haul that boat away?
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he should be ;)
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he should be ;)
Right!
Wtf are some people thinking?
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challenger
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http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/4342413862.html
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Is that guy offering $250 to haul that boat away?
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Hahaha I hope so. Was the first one I saw. Just went with it.
Life is uncertain. Don't sip.
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The hulls everyones posted are kind of beaters... what do you guys think?
can I get feedback on the crack in my boat?
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Hahaha I hope so. Was the first one I saw. Just went with it.
Life is uncertain. Don't sip.
It's the thought that counts, right.
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The hulls everyones posted are kind of beaters... what do you guys think?
can I get feedback on the crack in my boat?
You get what you pay for you said next to nothing
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You get what you pay for you said next to nothing
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Exactly... Nothing good is cheap. And nothing cheap is good... Even more so with boats. The cheaper you get a hull the more work and money you're going to have to put into it to make it nice. You're pretty much going to have to scratch up a grand to 1500 to come up with anything remotely descent and even then you better look over it with a fine tooth comb. But seriously don't expect any show pieces for a good deal...
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The hulls everyones posted are kind of beaters... what do you guys think?
can I get feedback on the crack in my boat?
Check your inbox...
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http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/4354584061.html (http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/4354584061.html)
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/4346672428.html (http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/4346672428.html)
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http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/4354584061.html (http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/boa/4354584061.html)
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/4346672428.html (http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/4346672428.html)
the home depot AC register on the hatch is a nice touch. ^-^
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Come across this today.
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http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=19475
It don't get any cheaper than this and it looks exactly like what your looking for.
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My trailer is forsale. I have the clean title and permanent tags. New tires, single axle, led lights.. Nice trailer and... It comes with a free hull with brand new tags. I'll even give you the title for it. Fix the crack and have a badass boat haha. Here's some pics. And I'll sell you the bay jet pump too! 200$ firm!
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Okay.. After to talk into some of my buddies up at Elimenator... They have talked me Into fixing my hull. They hooked me up with some fiberglass, resin and catalyst. And showed me how to do it.. I'll post some pics up of the repair and see if I don't fuck it up to bad haha :screwy:
I also new a hand with my headers. I had logs on my 455 and got some bassets and hooked them all up but I need to know how to adjust the outlet valve(going out of the transom) and my intake valve going through my pump. Here's some pics of after I hooked it up
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just a quick tip... avoid using a zip tie on a rubber hose. you can restrict flow when you squeeze the hose, also the zip tie can dig into the hose and with vibration it can cut it and you'll have a leak. fuel, water, etc... if you need to secure a hose, use a cushion clamp.
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theres a ton of help here as far as fixing your hull. post pix of the process... we love pix.
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Zips aren't bad if they are free floating. But if your mounting to fixed locations then a cushion is required.
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I have the zip ties super loose there just there to keep it in the same location but I'll look into these clamps so it's not so ghetto haha.
Anybody know how to adjust my water cooling system?
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There is a few discussions and opinions on this subject. ..search and get ready to read !
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Yeah the best way is while under load on the lake or river.
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Goodmorning Fellas. just an update i vallied out that crack and repaired it with 6 layers of glass. So hopefully that bitch holds. I also did a carb rebuild, oil change, and rerouted fuel lines and new fuel pump, and installed ott Basset Headers. I got her running yesterday and adjusted the carb accordingly. im going out in a couple hours to el cap too see if this thing floats... Cross your fingers! ill give an update once im back from testing :thumbup:
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Goodmorning Fellas. just an update i vallied out that crack and repaired it with 6 layers of glass. So hopefully that bitch holds. I also did a carb rebuild, oil change, and rerouted fuel lines and new fuel pump, and installed ott Basset Headers. I got her running yesterday and adjusted the carb accordingly. im going out in a couple hours to el cap too see if this thing floats... Cross your fingers! ill give an update once im back from testing :thumbup:
:thumbup: :thumbup: right on man!! hope all goes well
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Goodmorning Fellas. just an update i vallied out that crack and repaired it with 6 layers of glass. So hopefully that bitch holds. I also did a carb rebuild, oil change, and rerouted fuel lines and new fuel pump, and installed ott Basset Headers. I got her running yesterday and adjusted the carb accordingly. im going out in a couple hours to el cap too see if this thing floats... Cross your fingers! ill give an update once im back from testing :thumbup:
Hurry up and sell it.....
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I know I want that saguaro but I need to do a temporary fix on this thing to get out there at least beerjet
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stop messing with that thing and just take my witchcraft for free.
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I have a jacuzzi in a an older Howard daycruiser it's a damn good pump
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I have a few hulls to choose from. If all else fails. Eliminator, hawaiian, tahiti and a couple others
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Ka0tyk i know i know... :banghead:
and fuck whats the deal with that howard day cruiser?
And FUCK whats up with that elimenator and those other hulls?! are we talking top dollar or hook up price for a new member ;D
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Okay Okay... Heres the deal... My fiberglass patch worked!!!Heres what happened the gate valve on the intake of my pump for my cooling system jammed and it was open all the way so after i took off the trailer and got under load the headers started spewing water and filled the bilge pretty quick so i hauled ass into shore and went home and free'd the valve... then... i drove all the way back with my girl to help and she drove while i adjusted the valve... so fixed that problem... and my motor ran like a fucking champ!!! i realized i have two rivets that failed on my rub bar... so i shoved a fucking rag in it and ran that bitch for a while ;D Soo im gonna replace the rivets tommorow and silicone them a little just to make sure there sealed and then testing again this weekend 8) IM super stoked that the thing floats and the motor runs!!! Ive only driven a jet boat 2 times and its sketchy how low it is in the water but its rad! you just cant slow down quick becuase it will flood it! after i scared myself a couple times i started to get a hang of it and my woman digs it!!!
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Okay Okay... Heres the deal... My fiberglass patch worked!!!Heres what happened the gate valve on the intake of my pump for my cooling system jammed and it was open all the way so after i took off the trailer and got under load the headers started spewing water and filled the bilge pretty quick so i hauled ass into shore and went home and free'd the valve... then... i drove all the way back with my girl to help and she drove while i adjusted the valve... so fixed that problem... and my motor ran like a ******* champ!!! i realized i have two rivets that failed on my rub bar... so i shoved a ******* rag in it and ran that bitch for a while ;D Soo im gonna replace the rivets tommorow and silicone them a little just to make sure there sealed and then testing again this weekend 8) IM super stoked that the thing floats and the motor runs!!! Ive only driven a jet boat 2 times and its sketchy how low it is in the water but its rad! you just cant slow down quick becuase it will flood it! after i scared myself a couple times i started to get a hang of it and my woman digs it!!!
good job man!
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Okay Okay... Heres the deal... My fiberglass patch worked!!!Heres what happened the gate valve on the intake of my pump for my cooling system jammed and it was open all the way so after i took off the trailer and got under load the headers started spewing water and filled the bilge pretty quick so i hauled ass into shore and went home and free'd the valve... then... i drove all the way back with my girl to help and she drove while i adjusted the valve... so fixed that problem... and my motor ran like a ******* champ!!! i realized i have two rivets that failed on my rub bar... so i shoved a ******* rag in it and ran that bitch for a while ;D Soo im gonna replace the rivets tommorow and silicone them a little just to make sure there sealed and then testing again this weekend 8) IM super stoked that the thing floats and the motor runs!!! Ive only driven a jet boat 2 times and its sketchy how low it is in the water but its rad! you just cant slow down quick becuase it will flood it! after i scared myself a couple times i started to get a hang of it and my woman digs it!!!
Little by little bro you'll get there. Wrench, test, wrench, test until she's 90%. A jetboat will never be 100. Good luck keep us posted.
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I have a few hulls to choose from. If all else fails. Eliminator, hawaiian, tahiti and a couple others
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What's up with the eliminator hull is be willing to get that off ur hands
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I have a few hulls to choose from. If all else fails. Eliminator, hawaiian, tahiti and a couple others
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What's up with the eliminator hull is be willing to get that off ur hands
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It's a project hull on a single axle trailer.
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It's a project hull on a single axle trailer.
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I like projects
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What's the deal with the Elimenator hull? Can you send pics and detIls? Text me at(619)985-7407
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I like projects
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I have a few that need finishing just pm me
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I have a dana for sale. Needs a pump and motor. Intake in it is for a berk and is machined for a shoe/ride plate (included)....has full interior, gauges, cables, etc. Full stringer hull. The trailer could use some work or just swap it over to the one you got.
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this is a good deal as well...
http://www.socaljetboats.com/project-boats/78-challenger-hull/ (http://www.socaljetboats.com/project-boats/78-challenger-hull/)
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im really trying to find something with a pump... just because mine is so weak i want something with some nuts. The dana is rad but i think that the gel is gonna get way too hot and thats gonna be a bitch too clean. That Challenger is rad though and for 400 is that a solid deal? i could just use my trailer and through my seats and motor in there or i can have that hull and find a pump and start piecing it together slowly i just dont have the room :banghead: :mad:
I went out on the lake again today and it was rad!!! Unlike last time there were actually some other jet boat guys out there instead of old dudes in there fishing dingys. I went through all the rough water pretty slow and side ways to absorb the hard hits(which i need to work on to make a smoother ride... if you have advice please share) but i did hit hard a couple of times and it scared the shit out of me!... but the repair held up solid. Its just id rather get a new hull so im not worrying about cracking it again and a nicer pump so i can go faster >:D My bayjet is such a POS!!! But it still cruises! at like 3500 rpm im running about 35-40mph which isnt bad but id like something more sturder and a stronger hull. IM still looking for a deal i just need to make some room. I seem to be burning a little oil(i dont know if thats usual) but i might get a spare block to start building to learn and to give you guys a reason to come onto scjb and help me haha ;D I adjusted those basset headers better too.. there misting a little at idle and there not leaking at all at cruising speed - hauling ass speed 8) Im running around 150 as water temp which seems decent? Other than that its tits! haul ass and be loud through the canyons and blast the stereo on the sand bar and hangout all day... Fucking PARADISE.
Thanks for all the help fellas especially DREW And OMAR!
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I also built another runner horizontally under the keel to help stabilize the boat better and elimenate trailer bounce under the advice from Drew and it came out nice and helped a lot!!!
Here's a pic after I just cleaned her today after the lake 8)
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I also built another runner horizontally under the keel to help stabilize the boat better and elimenate trailer bounce under the advice from Drew and it came out nice and helped a lot!!!
Here's a pic after I just cleaned her today after the lake 8)
Sell it....
As fast... As you can...
Sell it....
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Otherwise.... Good job!
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Sell it....
As fast... As you can...
Sell it....
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Although great advice from beer jet, do you really wanna be that guy that sells a boat with a patch job that even you are afraid of coming apart. Not saying it will but you never know and you don't know what the buyer may do if it happens to him right after he buys it. One of the reasons when I was selling my boat I sent the link to my build thread so the interested party could see what was done to the bottom of my boat before buying.
Either way enjoy it while it still floats
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No I'm not gonna sell this hull... I'm going to sell the trailer and inform the buyer that the hull is junk but they need to either fix it way better or scrap the POS... If I can find just another hull and pump I'm gonna use my trailer and take this hull to the dump. I'm trying to hold out for that saguaro but I need to save up more. And man up and learn how to pull the motor set a pump and wire that bitch up.
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I have a challenger hull with a double axle trailer. Trailer needs some work but hull is in good shape
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I have a complete Berk JC-A for sale. Ran it all last summer on my 20' mini day 50-55 mph all day. $400 could use a freshening but it runs.
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I have a complete Berk JC-A for sale. Ran it all last summer on my 20' mini day 50-55 mph all day. $400 could use a freshening but it runs.
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Okay I'll keep that pump in mind... I just need to find another float to install this pump in
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Okay I'll keep that pump in mind... I just need to find another float to install this pump in
I have the challanger with a blueprinted berkley pump thats powdered coated and new interior asking 2500 obo. If your interested call or text 951 906 6340
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That's out of my price range but if I win the lotto I'll let you know
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Come pick mine up. 400 bucks and it's yours !
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Isn't that the hull that had the transom all glasses in? I don't want to have to cut a hole and then find a pump... Is that tandem trailer included?
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Isn't that the hull that had the transom all glasses in? I don't want to have to cut a hole and then find a pump... Is that tandem trailer included?
Yes the trailer is included and yes the back has been glassed up. It's all new waiting for your pump.
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Is it a full stringer? How's the hull?
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Thats a nice one
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It's quarter stringer. The hull is in good shape. No stress cracks or big scratches. Will need a light color sand a buff but it's a solid hull
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There's a Berkeley Jc pump down the street from me that for sale. Looks pretty good for 300
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Is the grate glasses in? What grate did it or does it have I'm the hull?
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Yes that will need to be cut out for whatever pump you decide to put in. The previous owner had it glassed up to install a Berkeley
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I have a guy who is coming to get the trailer tomorrow at noon so if you want the boat you can have it for free but you gotta come get it
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Where is the due at that is gettin the trailer? Is he anywhere near San Diego? My boats still on my trailer fuckk!
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I think he's in la. I can ask him tomorrow
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Thanks
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Where is this at I have a trailer I can put it on I can get tomorrow
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Whats up Fellas! Ive been busy with work and other bullshit... I'm still on a quest for another Hull but my old POS is still floatin so thats good!!! Motor is burning a little oil but other than that its fine, i do have a small air leak on the intake manifold that i need to replace the gasket(it bubbles a little). So im getting around too that.. Ive taken it out a couple times to the local el cap lake in san diego, even on a couple of rough days and the repair held up decent. BUT... i do still need a new hull!!! I also have a question for you.. what do i lube my pump with? is it even necessary? I have an old POS bayjet pump but it has a zirc grease fitting on the top of it. What grease do I put in it, is it gonna help performance, how much grease exc exc... Thanks fellas! i couldnt make it out to the last SCJB meet because work and the weather was wack.. but i hope to be at the next one for sure!
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Got one for you its mine. Come get it 73 nordic. Full stringer sitting on a tandem trailer.
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Any pics? More info? Where are you located at? How much? How's the gel does it have a pump
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I have pump questions fellas!!! What kind of grease do I use. And can I run a place diverter on my bayjet pump? If so which one? I want to throw some rooster tails!
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Grease it with anything.
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Okay? Any grease I can find that's already in my grease gun, but how do I know it's full?
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Okay? Any grease I can find that's already in my grease gun, but how do I know it's full?
Just like greasing any other fitting.....
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Haha okay I was just making sure I wasn't gonna fuck anything up
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Whats up Fellas! Ive been busy with work and other bullshit... I'm still on a quest for another Hull but my old POS is still floatin so thats good!!! Motor is burning a little oil but other than that its fine, i do have a small air leak on the intake manifold that i need to replace the gasket(it bubbles a little). So im getting around too that.. Ive taken it out a couple times to the local el cap lake in san diego, even on a couple of rough days and the repair held up decent. BUT... i do still need a new hull!!! I also have a question for you.. what do i lube my pump with? is it even necessary? I have an old POS bayjet pump but it has a zirc grease fitting on the top of it. What grease do I put in it, is it gonna help performance, how much grease exc exc... Thanks fellas! i couldnt make it out to the last SCJB meet because work and the weather was wack.. but i hope to be at the next one for sure!
need a new hull here ya go 19 ' mini day cruiser commander
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How much are you asking and details? Does it sit high out of the water?
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I have tons of questions and I'm interested on that commander day cruiser. Let me know and call me(619)985-7407. (And no dick picks fellas!!!)
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Alright bitches feast your fucking eyes!!! ;D I finally did it and got another boat!!! After
My Homie drew talked me into it I hauled ass all the way to Bakersfield from San diego( I know fuck me right) I went and bought a syndicate 19" mini day cruiser!!! Came on a tandem trailer(trailer needs some much love) and the boats a full stringer with newer paint! Yes full fucking stringer! Jacuzzi jet . I did some research with some of the older wiser scjb dudes and they said that the syndicate boats are built custom and like a solid shit brick house. So hopefully I did good! I need some help on the paint and there's a guru on here(somebody tag him please) I need to wax and polish and wetsand this bitch so she's all pretty! Then I'm swapping my
Motor from my old boat and gauges and steering and seats. Also... I'm gonna be down by hidden shores for memorial so if any of you guys wanna meet up let me KNOW!
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Sweet hull man!
Now kick its ass
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Nice
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Alright let the Gel Coat Battles Begin.. >:D I snapped a couple pics to show you guys the spots that need some love. Theres two spots were the (paint) ran and a couple spots on the bow were its cracking. Im a total Newbie on gel coat and i need help and instructions from you fellas. How to wetsand what kind what wax and polish... Help me Please... I wanna get the new haul tits on gel before i swap motor and gauges and all that other shit... Thanks Homies!!! Call or text or respond thanks!
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Also how can I get the rust off my wheels how to polish them?
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Also how can I get the rust off my wheels how to polish them?
you trying to take first place at a boat show our get on the water?
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Also how can I get the rust off my wheels how to polish them?
Are those rims chrome? Kind of hard to teel from apic.
One way to do it is to get some fine steel wool and start rubbing.
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Also how can I get the rust off my wheels how to polish them?
Eagle One chrome wheel cleaner, quickest and easiest way... Hope you bought tires... :o
GT
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Alright let the Gel Coat Battles Begin.. >:D I snapped a couple pics to show you guys the spots that need some love. Theres two spots were the (paint) ran and a couple spots on the bow were its cracking. Im a total Newbie on gel coat and i need help and instructions from you fellas. How to wetsand what kind what wax and polish... Help me Please... I wanna get the new haul tits on gel before i swap motor and gauges and all that other shit... Thanks Homies!!! Call or text or respond thanks!
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the stuff in the photos are beyond buffing........
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Jack, let's powdercoat those! Have a chrome powder that creates a high polished look....
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Jack, let's powdercoat those! Have a chrome powder that creates a high polished look....
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I agree with drew the chrome powder does look great and is damn near 1/4 of the coat of chrome!!
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Omar haha come on dude I'm trying to have my stuff rad 8)
Do you have all the stuff to powder coat them? They cleaned up pretty good I just need to get the rust off.
Somebody help me with my haul! Tell me what to do!
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The rust is easy. Sos pad and the polish with good old fashioned chrome polish from turtle wax
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The rust is easy. Sos pad and the polish with good old fashioned chrome polish from turtle wax
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000 steel wool with the turtle wax chrome polish... Works wonders. Good call cliffjumper
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Just did it to the cragars I got then polished them. Old school way
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Okay will do on the wheels. Any ideas on where to get some tires cheap?
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Do you have a pic of your polished cragers
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Here they are
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Here they are
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the cragers look sweet on there good call !
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Okay will do on the wheels. Any ideas on where to get some tires cheap?
Just run passenger tires, they are nearly half the cost of trailer tires. And pretty much any tire place should have a decent selection in stock for 14-16" rims.
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Those look so good on their great job
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OKay will do on the tires.
Any ideas on what to do for that gel?
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Im heading to hidden shores tonight and ill be floatin in my old horizon. If any members are gonna be in there area hit me up!
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Well, the river was rad as fuck! First day out boat ran decent enough but... Next day I blew my fucking motor up... Yeah yeah no I'm not buying a 454 unless someone wants to donate one! I'm gonna start pulling the motor apart and have it pulled hopefully this weekend. I'll post some pics of the motor rebuild process. And... Of course the progress pics on the new syndicate.
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Blew it up? Too much water pressure? Too lean? Timing? How did it break and what were you doing?
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Honestly, wasn't pushing it at all. When I first got the boat I knew it was burning oil and it was tired. It's slow as shit and has no pick up haha. I'm gonna pull the heads tommorow and see what the fuck is going on. I'll post pics up when I get it apart. I just wanna get it reliable and faster for the new boat.
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How the fuck do I remove my steering rack and steering column!!!
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Slow down, calm down. The answer will come.
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You need a 7/16 wrench...2 of 'em.
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Slow down, calm down. The answer will come.
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You need a 7/16 wrench...2 of 'em.
What?! 2 of them? But why!? Ridiculous advise. Not to mention who carries 2 7/16 wrenches in their tool box. Slow down highfahlootin!
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Haha, I've got the wrenches! But there's bolts on the inside of the column behind tge dash there's just nuts, how do I get to the bolt inside to hold it? I have a teleflex back mount rack and as morse back mount rack.. How do I get the plastic part of to hold the bolt?
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Picture?
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Yank the steering wheel and column off you should be able to get to the inside to hold the bolt.
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I removed the steering when and the bolt underneath the wheel... It's on there solid on both steering columns. Is there somethig I'm doing wrong?
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Pics would help...
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Sorry I had a busy day. Here's some pics of what I have going on. I was able to jig rig it off the dash by removing the bolts but I need to be able to remove the red anodized come where the steerin wheel mounts too, so I can remove the plastic cover to get to the bolts to reinstall.
I also have another question, where should I mount my two new batteries in my new boat? Any good ideas?
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Sorry I had a busy day. Here's some pics of what I have going on. I was able to jig rig it off the dash by removing the bolts but I need to be able to remove the red anodized come where the steerin wheel mounts too, so I can remove the plastic cover to get to the bolts to reinstall.
I also have another question, where should I mount my two new batteries in my new boat? Any good ideas?
From what I know that's not coming off. Just about to do one on my t deck and it's not coming off. Supposed to buy a new one with the new rack...regarding your batteries most guys mount them in the back one on each side of the stringers I'd say mount them under the bow dead center right next to each other. Clean no battery look when you take a peak at the motor. Just my .02. Don't mark my words on the rack setup I could be wrong. That's at least what I've been told. Pretty sure one of the old timers will chime in soon and help out.
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Stick it between the stringer and the pump if it fits if not put it on the outside of the stringer. You don't want to pay for 10-15 feet of battery cables let alone deal with routing them and tripping over them. Keep it simple
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Okay that's what I figured i'd do, any ideas on how I should mount them? To a box or fab something or what?
There's got to be a way to remove this thing... Because how did they install it? There's no way to mount it with having the column disassembled. Please wise scjb guys help me!!!
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Stick it between the stringer and the pump if it fits if not put it on the outside of the stringer. You don't want to pay for 10-15 feet of battery cables let alone deal with routing them and tripping over them. Keep it simple
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I do agree keep it simple and old school. Mine was just and idea...just in case you wanna go fancy and highfahlootin.
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There should be a bolt there and once you take that bolt off it slides off. Might take couple blows with a mallet to break it loose. A puller works good. I just did my steering 2 weeks ago and all I had to do was take that bolt off and some elbow grease and it slid off
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Okay in gonna get after it today and get this steering done
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Okay in gonna get after it today and get this steering done
Doing the same thing today. Wish you luck.
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Here is the rack that's in the dash of my new boat. I removed the steering and the bolt that was threaded to hold the silver part down. But I can't remove it at all. Same thing as my other rack. :banghead: :mad:
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Here's the pic
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That coupler needs a puller to remove it's a press fit once you get that off it should just slide thru the hull.
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Is there a specific puller I should use or will a gear puller work?
I also have another question I'm redoing the rivets on the rub rail and I want to know if I should put a sealant of some sort behind the rub rail. There's a couple spots where you can visibly see the separation from the top mold to the bottom mold. Any suggestions? Or should I just leave it?
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If you can get the gear puller to bolt up it should work if not go to nearest auto part store and get one for the steering wheel they are cheap.
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Okay I'll just go rent a gear puller from oreilly's.
Any ideas on what to do about the rub rail?
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Finally got that bullshit steering apart after a lot of innovation!!!
Im gonna drop this motor in this weekend hopefully its a 403 oldsmobile. Kinda gay but it will work for the season. But... I need to know if there are any members in the San Diego area? I need some help with the motor mount and dialing in the distributor, and hooking up electrical and maybe help me with some gauge swaps? Ill pay you in beer!!! I could reallly use some knowledge! hit me up or dm me please! thanks fellas have a good weekend
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I relocated the shifter in my new boat. I need some tips on how to correctly mount the cable and set it right. Is there a thread or any tips? I couldn't find one in a search
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Anyone in the area of SAN DIEGO i need help dialing my new motor and installing my motor!!! :beer:
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Ran into a problem, after some dude ripped me off and sold me the wrong size motor(another scjb member) :banghead: :mad: my stringers are 26" wide Nd my motor mounts are 23"... what do i do about that?!
I still need help wiring this motor, setting the distributor, and even seeing if this motor works!!!
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Spacers >:D >:D
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My buddy told me motor rail kit? any ideas something cheap?
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Would help to know what motor you need mounts for
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We'll I have a blown out 455 olds but I'm putting a 403 olds in it. So just a generic olds mount
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Can anyone post me a pic of the clamp that holds the shifter cable? I need to get one but i have no idea where to find them. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks
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With all the changing and moving of stuff, you should post pics of what you're putting in the boat first so we can point you in the right direction .....
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Okay okay I'll start posting some more pics up and some more questions😁
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Alright fellas. I installed the transom caps, installed new water outlets on the transom, my gauges, steering, flip switch panel, and my shifter.
Now heres my problem with the shifter.. IM missing the clamp that holds the cable in the place. If anyone knows where i can get a clamp and what it looks like or anything?
My other thing is that my motor plates are to short so Im gonna extend them and drill out new holes for it. No big.
Then here comes the fucked part... So i plug and chugged my new gauges so i hope theyre hooked up right... I have 2 buttons that are hooked up to the wiring harness so i have to find out what those are. The wiring harness is connected to a labeled mini circuit breaker or something. So the install to the motor should be easy :-[
And heres my other other problem... I run two batteries off a perko switch. But i dont know how to hook the batteries up correctly and all the other motor hookups. Any help or diagrams would be appreciated .
And heres the really fucked part... Another scjb member sold me a motor that he said was a 455 when in fact it was a 403... He wont make it right and isnt gonna refund me or take the motor back. So im fucking stuck with it. I took my distributor off my old 455 and put it on my 403 so that means i have to re do the timing and set the motor and carb all up... So if theres anyone in san diego that could help or lend a hand or knowledge would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Guys!!!
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Im about 1/2 an inch off on my motor mounts fitting in between the stringers... can i actually use spacers? if so what kind?
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i have a hull you can have it had a jac pump in it its bare and been sittin for a while.
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I have a hull I got that I'm building now, thanks for the offer though man
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Im about 1/2 an inch off on my motor mounts fitting in between the stringers... can i actually use spacers? if so what kind?
my guess would be 1/2 inch.
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Hahaha I got that. But can I jut go to a hardware store and get spacers
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I've been out of town for a while but now I'm back and its time to get my motor in and my boat done!