SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: beerjet on July 19, 2007, 04:47:23 PM
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What should I do before and after a dunk in the great blue . I know I need the salt terminator or what ever its called . ANything else.
-beerjet-
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If you can hoist your boat into the water instead of the launch ramp you can alleviate problems with salt on the trailer. If not, just be sure to rinse everything as much as possible. A good trick is to fog everything with WD40, this will put a barrier between the salt and metal. After your done for the day, wash, wash, wash -and flush your engine for several minutes with the hose (this can lead to another debate ::).) Most of your materials coming in light contact with the salt water will not be affected by a quick dip in the ocean like the hull, vinyl, carpet, stainless, etc. Several people are of the opinion that the ocean is the devil, but growing up on the water I guess I am more forgiving. Over time salt will rot away some of the elements; however, with proper care this can be delayed or nearly avoided. The big blue has a lot to offer boaters -is unfortunate for some that they will never capitalize on it.
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What is salt terminator? I have always been told not to put a jet in salt? But to my knowledge didnt they use to race jets at the Long Beach Aquatic Arena?
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When we go to Speed Week we always give the car, the trailer and all the tow vehicles a generous bath with Salt Away, this shit works wonders! Here's a link to thier site,
http://www.saltawayproducts.com/ (http://www.saltawayproducts.com/) We get it at West Marine, I'm sure there are cheaper sources for it, but they always have it, keeps us from having to search for it to save a buck.
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Yea Salt Away, same and similar available at WalMart.
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But to my knowledge didnt they use to race jets at the Long Beach Aquatic Arena?
They still do.
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So why are people always so paranoid of putting there jets in saltwater? I think as long as you take care of it after there should be no problems.
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So why are people always so paranoid of putting there jets in saltwater? I think as long as you take care of it after there should be no problems.
I think you've seen how neglected pumps can be . Between the SS and hard anodizing in pump I think people are more worried about the motor being eaten up more so than the jet .
I was told to make sure I flushed the motor and pump ASAP . I said " How bout dropping it in a lake on the way home . " They said it would work . I figured I could launch and idle around the marina for a few minutes and be done .
-beerjet-
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Hey guys I have had my jetboat and standup skis oops probably shoulndt have said skis, but anyhow the boat has been out on big blue 3 or 4 times, the skis more, oops I said it again. I have had no problems at all, but I do a VERY good flush and wash at the RAMP. I use one of those sprayer and mixer type thingamagigs that ya add the saltx or saltaway or whatever brand of salt removal you use to your water intake line to your engine. While thats goin on I have a bucket of a good car wash liquid goin and am washin the boat as the engine is bein flushed. If your not yappin alot it goes fast especially if ya have help. I should add that the boat IS runnin when I am doin the flush. Most ramps have wash areas, the place I go to happens to be Dana Point. Dang long winded here and prolly didnt tell ya everything, jus a couple of cents of mine. Mark ;D
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Omar, the lakes may be a little upset about you dropping your boat in their water if your bilge is still wet... Especially with this Quagga mussel problem, they really seem to be checking to make sure your boat is completely dry before you launch.
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Omar, the lakes may be a little upset about you dropping your boat in their water if your bilge is still wet... Especially with this Quagga mussel problem, they really seem to be checking to make sure your boat is completely dry before you launch.
Good point ! That didnt occure to me until late last night . Luckily I hadnt done it . Will them fukers live in salt water too . ???
-beerjet-
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Life History: Quaggas like silty or sandy lake bottoms. They can live in waters ranging from warm and shallow to deep and cold. They are also able to tolerate somewhat salty water.
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I'm not saying they live in salty water, just that they're on the lookout for "wet" boats... I called Castaic today and they told me they would rather I didn't bring my boat there to rinse it with fresh water, they actually asked for my CF #. I hung up...
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I'm not saying they live in salty water, just that they're on the lookout for "wet" boats... I called Castaic today and they told me they would rather I didn't bring my boat there to rinse it with fresh water, they actually asked for my CF #. I hung up...
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-beerjet-
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Blacklisted just for asking... What's next? :mad:
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My favorite topic. I absoulutely love the salt water around here. You'll never run out of places to see. The only problem I ever had was that starters didn't care for it if they got some salt water splashed in there. With that said, I ran my cheapo Schucks starter for 3 years before it finally gave up. I would flush the motor as soon as I got home. I didnt run the motor but just merely hooked the garden hose up to the water line and turn the water on lightly. With this method, it could flush for 24hours straight if I wanted it to.
Enjoy it but understand you'll quickly get bored with lakes and rivers after you do it........john
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I'm sure the big salty has a little more to offer as far as protected inland water's go for you up there John. Our shorline is pretty well exposed and the places that aren't are normally blocked off or are marinas lol. So with these little boats, it's kinda limited.
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I agree Undone, is very limited with us freeboardchallenged. Been a few times I was stuck in the harbor because No way in hell was I goin outside the breakwater. But the few times I was ou there it was awesome!!! Mark
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Low profile hulls just aren't designed for our local ocean. Gimme a 23' Boston Whaler or a Mako open fisherman with a center console and a T-top with rocket launchers and dual outboards,,,,,,,, see ya in Catalina
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I suppose you're right. I will say though that it's all relative. I would love some of that warm weather & nice rivers that you guys get to enjoy down there.
With that said, here's the picture of Mt. Ranier and Dyes Inlet from the top of the garage........wish my house had that view...... :banghead:
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi63.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh157%2Fjrork%2FCopyofIMG_5812.jpg&hash=ad0fecbbccc5a91aae6ac6d2eece1eafceb927dd)
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I hear ya TOTN, my brother has a 26 footer that we do a lot of shark fishing on and I have a blast!! Jrork that sure is an awesome pic Mark
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Thats a fukin desktop pic ! FREAKIN GNARLY DUDE !
-beerjet-
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Thats a fukin desktop pic ! FREAKIN GNARLY DUDE !
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Did you say GNARLY? :screwy:
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too funny fly ;D ;D ;D ;D
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That is really pretty. That's all saltwater I take it?
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That is really pretty. That's all saltwater I take it?
Thanks guys and yup, nothing but 1000's of miles of boating in the Puget Sound. Much of it very similar to what you see in the pic. The problem is that it usually isn't that sunny and that water will cause serious shrinkage except for a few weeks out of the year.....