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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: Ralph Brunt on June 30, 2007, 08:28:13 PM

Title: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: Ralph Brunt on June 30, 2007, 08:28:13 PM: well i took the familly and neibors out today in the new boat, and its still slow :-[ i just have to get used to the fact that it's the familly boat not the race boat. i cruised around all day at about 35mph and ejoyed the hell out of myself. these pics tell the hole story
right of the trailer, after the first lap
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10041/DSC02684.JPG)
my neibor matt and myself making another lap
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10041/DSC02690.JPG)
this right here is what it's all about, just came in from another lap
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10041/DSC02705.JPG)
yes that's my wife, ;) and nothing makeme happier than her driving
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10041/DSC02707.JPG)
the smile on her face tells me all i need to know
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10041/DSC02711.JPG)
the pump is cavitating so it will come out tomarrow and get rebuilt
thanx for looking...... ralph
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: jamesgib on June 30, 2007, 08:32:31 PM: That thing looks sik in the water. Nice job :o
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: hotrod56cars on June 30, 2007, 09:10:00 PM: Beutifull boat Ralph! :o
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: hotrod56cars on June 30, 2007, 10:00:11 PM: Quote from: rwyyattb on June 30, 2007, 08:28:13 PM
... the pump is cavitating so it will come out tomarrow and get rebuilt
thanx for looking...... ralph

How do you know the pump is cavitating?
What brand and model of pump is in it?
Thanks!
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: Ralph Brunt on July 01, 2007, 06:48:27 AM: Quote from: jamesgib on June 30, 2007, 08:32:31 PM
That thing looks sik in the water. Nice job :o
thanx bro, its all good from 20 feeet ;)
Quote from: hotrod56cars on June 30, 2007, 10:00:11 PM
How do you know the pump is cavitating?
What brand and model of pump is in it?
Thanks!
the engine rpm is too high for the impeller 5400 and 55mph, its only got a (maybe) 400 hp i should not be able to turn that rpm,and the hole shot sux :-[
its a jacuzzi w/j
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: HDriderTH on July 01, 2007, 09:22:50 AM: Looks good Ralph, see you in two weeks!!!
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: beerjet on July 01, 2007, 09:53:27 AM: I know what you mean about getting used to how slow it is . When I took my saguaro out for the first time it was a plow and took an eternity to get on plane . Once I went through the pump . WOW ! What a diffence . It'll definatly have that "Hot Rod" feel . Just dont make it faster than mine OK ;)

Nothing like seein the family with a smile on there faces . Looks like I'm gonna be boatless until about mid week too :-\, hopefully. Great job Ralph and the boat looks great .

-beerjet-
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: bkplesh on July 01, 2007, 10:15:17 AM: good looking boat.
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: Warlock on July 01, 2007, 04:19:53 PM: Nice boat there Ralph....Looks like yer lady likes it to! Always helps when then woman! are happy! ;D
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: bkplesh on July 01, 2007, 09:06:35 PM: always more funny when the family is there having fun. ;)
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: CHROMEY on July 03, 2007, 12:32:58 PM: i gotta get my girl out there drivin too.......more drinking for me .....he he he
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: The Chaz on July 03, 2007, 01:21:34 PM: Quote from: CHROMEY on July 03, 2007, 12:32:58 PM
i gotta get my girl out there drivin too.......more drinking for me .....he he he

Now thats a good idea >:D
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: GlassCutter on July 03, 2007, 01:53:26 PM: What kind of ballpark price can I expect to pay to have a Berkley pump gone thru? It works I just suspect it is fairly worn out. I don't have a problem spending money on good parts but it is motivating a 23ftdaycruiser w/ a 455 not a blown flatty.
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: hotrod56cars on July 03, 2007, 04:36:00 PM: I asked Joe at JP Marine for "a ballpark guesstimate on a Berkeley pump rebuild without having any idea of what's inside?" and he said $300.

That's carrying the pump in BTW.
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: thecraz on July 03, 2007, 04:48:04 PM: rebuild kit is around $280 to $300 impeller alum $275 labor $300 and if you want anything extra they charge by the hour. it cost me $850 for mine. thecraz
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: hotrod56cars on July 03, 2007, 04:51:48 PM: Quote from: hotrod56cars on July 03, 2007, 04:36:00 PM
I asked Joe at JP Marine for "a ballpark guesstimate on a Berkeley pump rebuild without having any idea of what's inside?" and he said $300.

That's carrying the pump in BTW.

Hmmm, by reading the post below, did Joe qoute me labor only? ???

Quote from: thecraz on July 03, 2007, 04:48:04 PM
rebuild kit is around $280 to $300 impeller alum $275 labor $300 and if you want anything extra they charge by the hour. it cost me $850 for mine. thecraz

Did you carry the pump in or take the whole boat in? Either way, if the rebuild kit is $280 - $300...
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: thecraz on July 03, 2007, 05:52:16 PM: i took the jet out and took in to the shop tom papps shop in corona. sounds like labor only. thecraz and that was a berkley pump.
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: GlassCutter on July 03, 2007, 06:00:52 PM: Thanks all. That was about what I expected although I had hoped for less. Is there any good info out there for the do it yourselfer?
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: Ralph Brunt on July 03, 2007, 07:05:03 PM: 500 for labor is about rite all depends on what you want and trust me there are a lot of things you can do to a pump.

CHEAP AINT GOOD AND GOOD AINT CHEAP
Title: Re: familly boat at elsinore (pics)
Post by: CHROMEY on July 05, 2007, 01:22:36 PM: gotta love a 500 hp "family" boat....im sure u used spare parts too?