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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: Handi-Crack on March 30, 2014, 02:18:02 PM

Title: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Handi-Crack on March 30, 2014, 02:18:02 PM
It's a 85 Wriedt maverick 19 with a Berkeley 12-JC-A jet Gleenwood headers and a 455. It's our first boat, I grew up on ski boats so the jet stuff is all new to me. We want to do a few things right away.

1. A plug the guy lost it
2. Paint the trailer
3. Stereo it didn't have one
4. Place Diverter
5. Redo the rat nest of wired and change the garden hoses.

I'll be asking a lot of questions and asking for a lot of help. Anyone wants to give me a hand beers and I'll bbq as a thank you.

We are super stoked and can't wait to meet up for one of the forum trips.
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: GT Jets on March 30, 2014, 02:26:37 PM
It's a 85 Wriedt maverick 19 with a Berkeley 12-JC-A jet Gleenwood headers and a 455. It's our first boat, I grew up on ski boats so the jet stuff is all new to me. We want to do a few things right away.

1. A plug the guy lost it
2. Paint the trailer
3. Stereo it didn't have one
4. Place Diverter
5. Redo the rat nest of wired and change the garden hoses.

I'll be asking a lot of questions and asking for a lot of help. Anyone wants to give me a hand beers and I'll bbq as a thank you.

We are super stoked and can't wait to meet up for one of the forum trips.


While I wont disagree the hoses should be replaced. I don't think that they are garden hoses. Many manufacturers made that orange-ish pink heater hose. It was used extensively in the industrial industry.

Sweet little boat though. Congratulations on the first boat. That in itself is a huge step.  :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Riverlife_ on March 30, 2014, 02:29:33 PM
Where are you located?


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Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Handi-Crack on March 30, 2014, 02:30:54 PM
It's a 75 and yeah I know it's not garden hose but I'm not a fan of them. Thanks it's going to be nice getting back on the water.
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Squirrel Master on March 30, 2014, 02:42:43 PM
Looks good bud!!!
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Jet Boat Maloney on March 30, 2014, 02:49:10 PM
Looks good hope to see you out on the water!!!


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Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Handi-Crack on March 30, 2014, 03:12:20 PM
I'm in Newbury Park

Time to order parts and find a place to get the trailer done paint and want to do led lights.

And thanks guys
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Roadrunner on March 30, 2014, 05:23:35 PM
There is a local shop if you need to get some "last minute" parts or supplies. The Anchor in Reseda, on Reseda Blvd is not too far from you. Just a heads up. Oh yeah, they are open on the weekend too. Good luck. Nice float


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Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: RushinEliminator17 on March 30, 2014, 06:15:49 PM
Nice float! Welcome to olds 455... They are my specially.

I have most every part you could ever imagine for olds in jet boats...I also have a place diverter, white and black. Both new style.

Contact me if you need anything.

Phil


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Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: RushinEliminator17 on March 30, 2014, 06:16:38 PM
Oh, and forgot to mention... I grew up in newbury park, graduated NPHS


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Title: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Riverlife_ on March 30, 2014, 06:17:49 PM
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Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: RedSnapperSlapper on March 30, 2014, 08:40:30 PM
Nice boat man congrats! I don't think you be kicking yourself in the ass for not buying mine looks like a solid little boat!


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Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Handi-Crack on March 30, 2014, 08:51:50 PM
Thanks man
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: MorePower on March 30, 2014, 08:57:39 PM
Nice man! I bet your stoked! You just walked into an incurable disease. Lol
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: GlassCutter on March 30, 2014, 10:01:53 PM
Welcome to the Wriedt Club.  Mine has been extremely solid.

Sorry too about the albatross errr ummm uhh the OLDS you got hanging around your neck with the deal.  Although I gotta believe that a 300 hp 455 will move your boat a whole lot faster than it does mine  :banghead:
Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Cliffjumper on March 30, 2014, 10:28:51 PM
I owend a 74 wriedt nice boat its out in bullhead somewhere now.  good luck with yours looks good

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Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: Jet Boat Maloney on March 30, 2014, 11:11:12 PM
I've heard those Olds don't like high RPMs for long extended runs. There's a lot of great info on this site. Take advantage of it. And happy boating!!


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Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: GeneralLee on March 31, 2014, 02:25:58 AM
The old will hold up just fine. Congrats on the float and enjoy.



Title: Re: Pulled the trigger on a boat
Post by: jetinator on March 31, 2014, 01:44:14 PM
Nice looking boat, congrats.
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