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« **on:** March 31, 2011, 02:38:06 PM »

ok guys im going to need alot of help from u all. i m in the heating and cooling feild for work. a few months back on a job i ran across a guy with about 6 jet boats we became friends and went out on his boat a few weeks back i now have the bug for it. i installed a new system for him and for part payment he gave me a jet boat hull and a berkley jet drive he says its 1 of 6 made but i know nothing about this boat or jet drive i know the jet drive needs parts but dont really know what and where to find it and i can not find anything on the hull to figure anything out about it i will post up pics of the boat and pump and will greatly greatly appricate any help on any of it.. pics up soon when i figure it out.. thanks ive got a motor found its a fuel injected 454 it came out of a street rod/drag car it went 7.11 at 109 mph in the 8th mile would say about 5-600 hp. so as soon as i get the pics up il have alot alot of questions about it all

« **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:00:33 PM »

Hey was his name Ray nawww He dont sell boats he buys them LOL had to Ray
welcome to the site these Guys have what you need and will help with any

? you might have pics would be the first thing you need to get up here
good luck with the build and have fun

« **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2011, 04:51:14 PM »

Naw. wasn't me, he lives in Tennetucky..........Didn't know you could Jet Boat in the Smokey Mountains.........

Post some pics and Welcome!

Ray

PS at the top right of your transom should be the Hull ID number. Post that, someone can ID the thing for you, also the Berk had a metal tag riveted on it with the model stamped into it, that would help.

« **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:23:50 PM »

i looked for the number in the boat but cant find it at all il post a pic in a min. we have a lot of huge lakes near us watts bar lake dale hollow lake are just a few and the pump is old and has no tag on it... the boat is painted gay as can be it will be redone for sure

« **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:28:52 PM »

Looks to be sittin a tad high on the trailer...or just a deeper v than most.

« **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:34:46 PM »

h-1727 is on the case of the pump its cast into it

« **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:36:59 PM »

deeper v im guessing he said his other boats wouldnt go as good as this one in choppy water and i searched for the tag on the pump its not there anymore bu i can see where it was at on time

« **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2011, 07:46:52 PM »

Got a pic of the back of it? Looks a LOT like my Saguaro............Which is a Biesemeyer clone........

Gayest paint ever?

? Welcome to the site! You've got a bit to learn before THAT statement.......

Ray

« **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2011, 08:00:52 PM »

i will get more pics of the boat and the pump tommorrow after work and post them up.. who ever had it panted it like a firecracker.. im going to flat hotrod black it to match my truck. it will be a long process but it will be fun for sure

« **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2011, 08:42:00 PM »

i cant tell if its a suspenion lift or a body lift

« **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:22:53 PM »

Quote from: lupo1904 on March 31, 2011, 08:42:00 PM

i cant tell if its a suspenion lift or a body lift

I'd say it's most deffinately a body lift.

« **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:36:52 PM »

fastasyellow,

I will say this, you are ambitious...

I am in the "heating and cooling" business too......I think you drew a short straw though...

My best advise to you is to keep your eyes peeled for a wrecked boat similar to yours. You have a lot of searching for expensive components to do...

I do know you boys in Tennessee get pretty resourceful, so not saying you can't do it, it will just be a challenge.

Good luck to you and welcome...

GT

« **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2011, 09:57:47 PM »

It does have some familiar lines but im not saying.
need a shot of the deck and back.
the tag on the pump will read 12j? ?

-beerjet-

« **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2011, 10:06:53 PM »

Quote from: beerjet on March 31, 2011, 09:57:47 PM

It does have some familiar lines but im not saying.
need a shot of the deck and back.
the tag on the pump will read 12j? ?

-beerjet-

I'm reserving my final answer 'til I see the transom also, but it does look suspicious, huh Omar?

Whatever it is, and yes, sitting high on the trailer and all that, but a deep entry V like that, you'll be able to take the rough stuff like crazy fast. Never gonna be a speed demon like many of the boats on here, but definately one of the most flexible. Should be able to run it anywhere!

Ray

« **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2011, 08:48:41 AM »

here is a few pics and still no numbers found i know where to look but there just not where they should be

« **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2011, 08:52:04 AM »

« **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2011, 09:07:26 AM »

Well, It's not a Saguaro. Looks like a Sleekcraft to me, but the chines are different, and is that a delta pad bottom?

Omar or Ralph can probably ID it from those pics.

How long is it overall?

That's a berk 12JC pump you have. Perfectly fine, but looks in need of a rebuild.

Bad news is that trailer looks to be for a tunnel hull. It's gonna need some work to make it fit that boat, but not too overwhelming. Theres a few tandem trailers around pretty cheap that might make life a little easier/better for you in that regard.

Ray

« **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2011, 09:18:06 AM »

its 18 feet. and i see what ur saying about the trailor it needs to have a v in it to sit lower

« **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2011, 11:15:49 AM »

That trailer looks like a v-drive one...kinda flat. Look into getting another for your a jet. Might find a dual ax 4 cheap.

« **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2011, 08:03:51 AM »

if the hull numbers are not on the back where they should be then where else could or would they be? and yesterday i found taylor boat and trailor it has a merc jet pump all the interior is there just need a motor and some tlc for 900 bucks. those boats any count?

« **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2011, 08:32:05 AM »

If your hull has been painted....might have been filled in. Usually on back pass side corner under the rub rail. Look close to see if you can make out anything. What year and length Taylor. Do you have a motor already. Some deals still out there for complete jet boats...900 bucks aint bad if the berk pump is good, int ok and hull needing a buff. If they are asking 900 means you buy for 600..

« **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2011, 01:01:14 PM »

i will have to get more details on the taylor. it has a merc pump on it i dont know if its good or not.the taylors clear coat is peeling off. im sure i could get it cheap.. i done have a motor for what ever boat i start. its a fuel injected 454. i want to start the boat i posted the pics of but want to have the best boat possible

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