SoCal Jet Boats

Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: Forshage on May 15, 2012, 10:36:33 AM

Title: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: Forshage on May 15, 2012, 10:36:33 AM: I inherited a jet boat. At least 35 years old and it hasn't been run in at least 5 years. I think it's a good boat, obviously needs pain and some stuff. But I would like to get it run able and tow-able. And see what I have before getting rid of it or something.
Big 455 engine with high rise and 6 barrel carb
Boat is located in San Jose. Any recommendations?
Title: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: SoCalPSD on May 15, 2012, 10:44:02 AM: I have never heard of or seen a 6 barrel carb but triple 2 barrels is my guess. Pic's and the hin # would help id the boat. the him is located on the transom or rear of the boat on the right side

Fat fingered from the phone - Corey
Title: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: 76NORDIC on May 15, 2012, 11:09:35 AM: Welcome, and YES pics are needed ;)
Title: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: ka0tyk on May 15, 2012, 11:28:43 AM: welcome!

get ready to do a lot of this:

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Title: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: jetjunky101 on May 15, 2012, 11:57:04 AM: Quote from: ka0tyk on May 15, 2012, 11:28:43 AM
welcome!

get ready to do a lot of this:

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x2 good luck >:D
Title: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: mobboss on May 15, 2012, 12:19:48 PM: yah lots of money and before you tow it home make sure you greese the wheel bearings and have good tires. oh and a spare helps! ;D
Title: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: 75 fantasy on May 15, 2012, 01:06:45 PM: Quote from: mobboss on May 15, 2012, 12:19:48 PM
before you tow it home make sure you greese the wheel bearings and have good tires. oh and a spare helps! ;D
yea thats a long haul

now guys dont scare him away so soon ;)

wecome to SCJB
yes get some pics up so we can figure out what you have.
btw, there is some truth to what the guys are saying about the coin ;D
Title: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: jetjunky101 on May 15, 2012, 03:00:49 PM: yes....welcome :thumbup:
and all the $$$ talk set aside....you did get it for "free" so your already ahead of us guys that just like to light our $$ on fire :thumbup:
when you get it on the water....you will never look back 8)
Title: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: ka0tyk on May 15, 2012, 03:35:44 PM: Quote from: jetjunky101 on May 15, 2012, 03:00:49 PM
yes....welcome :thumbup:
and all the $$$ talk set aside....you did get it for "free" so your already ahead of us guys that just like to light our $$ on fire :thumbup:
when you get it on the water....you will never look back 8)

the biggest difference is that its a family/friend "heirloom" and you can do no better than restoring it back to its original beauty and go on its maiden voyage.

again, post up some pictures. theres a ton of helpful information on this site if you search for it, if you dont find an answer feel free to ask. theres quite a few people who have been down your road. my advice would be to go through EVERYTHING. if anything you can clean it up and know that in the back of your mind that it is reliable and safe.
Title: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
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Title: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: Colesifer on May 16, 2012, 09:40:21 PM: Quote from: berkbryan on May 16, 2012, 08:42:42 AM
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Title: Re: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: BIG JOHNSON on May 17, 2012, 06:48:04 AM: Quote from: berkbryan on May 16, 2012, 08:42:42 AM
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Title: Re: Re: Inherited a jet boat. Don't know what to do
Post by: Rogers Hopeful on May 17, 2012, 11:38:06 AM: Quote from: BIG JOHNSON on May 17, 2012, 06:48:04 AM
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