SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: SuperDuty on February 03, 2010, 11:51:17 PM
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Hey, Im thinkin bout buyin a jet boat now. I have the vdrive and somtimes its a pain! I was wondering what everyone thought about Challenger hulls? Im eyeballin a 77 with a "Golden Eagle" jet. I know nothing about jet boats! I sure like the way it looks though!
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Hey SuperDuty--looks like we're nearly neighbors. Where do you usually boat, Bass Lake? Millerton?
Golden Eagle is the same as the Jacuzzi YJ so it depends on the size of the hull. If it is an 18' "jet boat" hull, you'll never be happy with the performance because the pump just won't push it more than about 55-60 MPH no matter how much HP you have. If the hull is a big cruiser and you're happy with 50-55 MPH it would probably be OK, if it's a real good deal, although most on here would say to stay away from that pump.
Mark--"Sanger Pete"
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Ok, Thanks. Im more than happy with 60 for now. I just like the look of the jet boats and how you can beach em without worry about skags and props. I usually go to bass lake. Its under 10 minutes from my house. If I actually want to try and go fast I hit up redinger. I lived in shaver for work this summer, Ill deff. be going up there alot more, beautiful lake with good fishing. Unlike basslake, Id actually eat the fish I caught there! Non-septic fish!
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Unless it is a real "steal", I'd probably pass on the boat. Even if you think you'd be happy with 60 MPH, and I've heard a number of new jetters say the same thing, sooner or later you'll want to go faster (trust me), and with that Golden Eagle you'll have no options. There are so many good deals out there right now, if I were you, I'd watch for something with a more desirable pump--berkeley, dominator, even a jucuzzi WJ. Better for performance and better for resale value.
I hear you about the prop and stuff hanging under the v-drive boats. I'm thinking about selling my v-drive cruiser and getting back to a jet, mainly for just that reason. And, yes, Shaver is a great lake--especially during the week. We have a little cabin up there and spend alot of time up out of the valley heat. Give me a call when you're going up--maybe we could get together.
Mark--"Sanger Pete"
(559) 917-1785
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Ok, Thanks. Im more than happy with 60 for now. I just like the look of the jet boats and how you can beach em without worry about skags and props. I usually go to bass lake. Its under 10 minutes from my house. If I actually want to try and go fast I hit up redinger. I lived in shaver for work this summer, Ill deff. be going up there alot more, beautiful lake with good fishing. Unlike basslake, Id actually eat the fish I caught there! Non-septic fish!
SuperDuty
sorry for the thread jack but.....
don't tell me something's wrong with bass lake fish :o :o? these tasted fine to me.
http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=7032.msg96557#msg96557 (http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=7032.msg96557#msg96557)
we threw this one back!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_w9kfj8Uw8
i'm still trying to figure this youtube out :banghead:
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There are so many good deals out there right now, if I were you, I'd watch for something with a more desirable pump
Truer words have never been spoken (at least not in this thread)
What kind of budget do you have?
Turn key boat or boat less motor?
Project?
I know of some seriously good deals out there right now, be happy to help you find one.
Skip
Pete-
When are we heading up to the lake? ;D
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Oh, the fishing is fine there.. Your actually fishing on or right next to the dock where I park my boat! Your lucky you didnt get any 2 headed or 8 eyed fish tho! That waters radioactive with the "tiny" sewer leaks. Im just lookin for good deals right now.. Looking for turn key. I can handle shitty paint but she has to be reliable. Havnt really set a budget until my boat or Rhino sales. Thanks for the info, its a real clean boat for 2500 running with that jet. I was drawn to it cause the bbc mostly though.