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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: rubicon351 on March 29, 2014, 05:01:49 PM

Title: To Jetovate or not to Jetovate? That is my question!!!
Post by: rubicon351 on March 29, 2014, 05:01:49 PM
Hey guys and gals, I new to the jet boating world and was just wondering if a Jetovator is really necessary or not.  Does it make much of a difference if you don't have a dedicated race boat?  Thoughts?  Opinions?

Thanks
Jerry
Title: Re: To Jetovate or not to Jetovate? That is my question!!!
Post by: tpltrbl303 on March 29, 2014, 05:10:50 PM
I do not have one but I do have cav plates, mines 100% race only.  I do think they are pretty though


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Title: Re: To Jetovate or not to Jetovate? That is my question!!!
Post by: Flusher on March 29, 2014, 07:30:18 PM
I do not have one but I do have cav plates, mines 100% race only.  I do think they are pretty though

May I ask, what do you set your nozzle angle at?  Are you using thrust to air out with a fixed up nozzle angle or just the plates?  Do you have both up and down in your plates?
Title: Re: To Jetovate or not to Jetovate? That is my question!!!
Post by: Your Mom on March 29, 2014, 07:36:06 PM
I would go with a diverter instead of a jetovator. You could set it up/down with compressed air for fast settings. But manual its bitchn for just a fun river/lake boat.
Title: Re: To Jetovate or not to Jetovate? That is my question!!!
Post by: crewchief22 on March 29, 2014, 08:49:52 PM
Finding parts for an original Berkeley Jetovator might be a problem. 

I recommend installing a Place diverter on any river/lake jet boat just for the ability adjust the attitude of the boat for the conditions.

The ability to roost an idiot on a Wave Runner is just a bonus   ;)
Title: Re: To Jetovate or not to Jetovate? That is my question!!!
Post by: CauseforDivorce on March 29, 2014, 09:06:34 PM
I have a complete working jetovator for sale. Minus the bearing tube which is available from jet boat performance I believe. If you want one cheap PM me.
GARY.

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Title: Re: To Jetovate or not to Jetovate? That is my question!!!
Post by: tpltrbl303 on March 29, 2014, 09:59:52 PM

May I ask, what do you set your nozzle angle at?  Are you using thrust to air out with a fixed up nozzle angle or just the plates?  Do you have both up and down in your plates?
nozzle set at a little above neutral as compared with the bottom. Plates are up and down.  Remember all hulls are different.  A lot of time and money were spent on my bottom and the pump angle.  A diverter will allow you to find the best location for the effect you want( ride, speed, handling or pretty spray)


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Title: Re: To Jetovate or not to Jetovate? That is my question!!!
Post by: mash on it on March 29, 2014, 10:43:33 PM
Hey guys and gals, I new to the jet boating world and was just wondering if a Jetovator is really necessary or not.  Does it make much of a difference if you don't have a dedicated race boat?  Thoughts?  Opinions?

Thanks
Jerry

With a big boat, a Place Diverter is key to getting a big skier out of the water, and helps around the dock. Not a 'race only' thing. Also helps with the attitude of the boat in choppy water. Lighter/smaller boats it's even more of an advantage.

Dan'l

 
Title: Re: To Jetovate or not to Jetovate? That is my question!!!
Post by: Hallett Dave on March 29, 2014, 11:01:37 PM
Hey guys and gals, I new to the jet boating world and was just wondering if a Jetovator is really necessary or not. Does it make much of a difference if you don't have a dedicated race boat?  Thoughts?  Opinions?

Thanks
Jerry

Yes it does.
My personal preference is a hydraulic actuated 'Place Diverter'.
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