Newbies chime in please

« **Reply #125 on:** August 19, 2007, 09:25:54 AM »

Good looking float

I see the problem with the engine

Its that orange oil filter J/K

Hope the problem is nearly that simple

Plesh, I was going to suggest the same thing

« **Reply #126 on:** August 19, 2007, 09:29:38 AM »

What filter should it use ? Thats the one the motor builder gave it to me with ?any help is appericated this is my first jet boat project so johnny 5 need input

« **Reply #127 on:** August 19, 2007, 09:32:52 AM »

82day did you just it repianted or regeled ?

« **Reply #128 on:** August 19, 2007, 09:36:08 AM »

im not sure i just bought the baot from a friend he said it was gelcoated but he has mislead me on some other things i would probally say its paint im thinking maybe this winter tearing it all the way down and redo everything

« **Reply #129 on:** August 19, 2007, 10:07:39 AM »

Quote from: 82daytona on August 19, 2007, 09:29:38 AM

What filter should it use ? Thats the one the motor builder gave it to me with ?any help is appericated this is my first jet boat project so johnny 5 need input

I'm not a fan of Fram filters. Back in the 80's when I was selling parts Consumer Reports did a big test on filters and Fram was the only one NOT recommended for Toyota vehicles. Now whenever we have an oil issue with a 8.1L Chevrolet engine in a Workhorse motorhome chassis the first thing my rep wants to know is what oil filter is on it. Fram filters have been known to have cause problems in many applications.

My first choice for filters is Wix, than AC Delco, Motorcraft...

But the filter is not the cause of the engine not turning over right now, maybe after a 100 hours

« **Reply #130 on:** August 19, 2007, 10:20:31 AM »

well thanks ill keep that in mind and be sure to change the filter before we run the boat

« **Reply #131 on:** August 20, 2007, 08:55:41 AM »

hey 82daytona, just a heads up, i have the same style trailer with the front bumpers that go between the forks, that is what caused my premature need for a repaint and repair of the boat, had the trailer made for the boat (they kept the boat 3 mo to make the trailer) when i picked it up the front of the boat was pulled in tight to the bumpers (just carpeted 2x4), after about 4 trips to the river all the paint was gone in those places as well as alot of fiberglass, i am not running a rub rail either. now we run a floater from behind the hook and still use the winch from front but keep the boat about 2.5 - 3" off the front bumpers, just something to watch for (if you look in my gallery at the before pic with boat in my garage, look closely and you can see the black on the boat, that is the fiberglass.

« **Reply #132 on:** August 20, 2007, 09:28:42 AM »

yeah i saw that on my boat it already is rubbing so you said a floater ? whats that thanks

« **Reply #133 on:** August 20, 2007, 09:34:02 AM »

floater bar---piece of flat metal that connects to the trailer behind the bow hook, has a slot cut in for the bow eye to go through and hold the boat from going forward or back but stills allows for the up and down movement (general description), i just out that over the bow eye then use my winch cable to lock it in place.

« **Reply #134 on:** August 20, 2007, 09:34:48 AM »

sorry it is usually "hinged" at the trailer to allow for up and down movement

« **Reply #135 on:** August 20, 2007, 09:37:50 AM »

cool thanks do you have any pictures of how it should look ?when will you boat be done ?

« **Reply #136 on:** August 20, 2007, 09:55:22 AM »

don't have any pics right now, just picked it up from the paint shop finally!! i am going to finish the floor tonight, then i should be ready to start bolting everthing back on and making the wiring harness and ............i am hoping a couple of weeks it will be together again. i will work on some pics, also check in the forum search, there was a thread called "name this part" or something close to that, it was about floater bars and had a pic of a really trick one

« **Reply #137 on:** August 20, 2007, 10:01:25 AM »

just type floater bar in the search area, it will come up with about 5 matches, the top one is hotrods trailer for sale, there is a good pic there, it is the bar in the middle front of the trailer, once you see the pic you will know it. i think about the 4th thread down on that list is a blue trailer with a slightly diff set up, both work fine, the custom one is toward the bottom of the list
hope this helps

« **Reply #138 on:** August 20, 2007, 11:50:31 AM »

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« **Reply #139 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:57:59 PM »

thats what i though it was just had to verify i think i could make one pretty easy hey forkedup i saw a while back you were talking about insurance who did you find to cover you and how much ? i found a place here in town for about 600 for a year and that covers up to 40k

« **Reply #140 on:** August 20, 2007, 02:01:34 PM »

as recommended by chromey and a couple of others

"TRY THIS LADY I GOT MY BOAT INS THROUGH HER FOR 220.00 FOR THE YEAR. MY GF TURNED ME ON TO HER. HER NAME IS REBECCA HIGGS ITS HER OFFICE STATE FARM. BUT ANY OF THEM WILL HELP YOU OUT. THE NUMBER IS 949 726 9015. ITS IN IRVINE. HOPE THEY CAN HELP"
talked to them and they were very pleasent and helpful, wasn't sure about insuring me since i am in az and them in ca, checked into and called me back like promised, they quoted $607 for a year and that covered the liability/medical, and the boat for 27k, if your guy will cover up to 40k for 600, let me know his info, i want to cover mine for more, 15k in paint, 13-15k in motor, jet, access, etc, well over 27k

i have not signed with anyone yet, boat is sitting in the garage till done, so right now it is covered under other policies

« **Reply #141 on:** August 20, 2007, 02:11:00 PM »

If you think its covered under "homeowners" ins. You better get additional, it has a motor. That is what i was told by my agent. If my house at that time burnt down it would not have been covered. Nice boat lots of $$$ i hope you have your ducks in a row

2sav

« **Reply #142 on:** August 20, 2007, 02:16:21 PM »

according to my agent, there is something written with my policy to cover it, but i think i should probably recheck that info, if he lied to me i will be pissed and he will lose some business, both trucks, both harleys, quad trailer, quad, toyhauler, home, WIFES life insurance, sons life insurance.

« **Reply #143 on:** August 20, 2007, 02:46:01 PM »

the ladies name is stacey swartzman @american family ins. 928 704 2575 shes here in bullhead and really helpfull tell her erik corrigan sent you and she might not stick it to you unless you want shes pretty cute

« **Reply #144 on:** August 20, 2007, 03:38:34 PM »

thanks for the info, i will be calling in the am

« **Reply #145 on:** August 22, 2007, 10:03:51 AM »

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Maybe one of the farthest away New members, Canada.

keep up the good work Brad!

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« **Reply #146 on:** August 22, 2007, 01:30:43 PM »

GO BRAD

« **Reply #147 on:** August 22, 2007, 05:50:34 PM »

Welcome to Canada.

« **Reply #148 on:** August 22, 2007, 06:05:58 PM »

I'm diggin it

« **Reply #149 on:** August 26, 2007, 09:47:33 PM »

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