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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: Geier on September 12, 2021, 04:11:54 PM

Title: Water line connections
Post by: Geier on September 12, 2021, 04:11:54 PM

Thanks for the add. Just got a 78 sleekcraft rebel with 460 and panther pump. Just want to make sure that the water connections are correct.  Here is a Pic of how they are connected now.  Any help is appreciated.

Title: Re: Water line connections
Post by: sevans01 on September 12, 2021, 05:07:29 PM

That'll work. If you want to preheat the eng. you gotta move some hoses around.

1. pump to log (cold)
2. log to block (warm)
3. t-stat to riser (hot)

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Title: Re: Water line connections
Post by: Geier on September 12, 2021, 06:10:35 PM

So I'm going to assume that ur diagram is the common proper setup and motor would run more efficiently? I was baffled why they had it ran like they do.  Thanks

Title: Re: Water line connections
Post by: sevans01 on September 12, 2021, 06:30:45 PM

If you’re running logs yes, its a better way to add a little heat to the block. Water runs through the block too quick for proper operating temps. So pre-heating through the logs helps out a little so theres not a drastic change of lake/river running straight to the block.


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Title: Re: Water line connections
Post by: Geier on September 12, 2021, 06:48:47 PM

Thanks. Will switch some hoses around.  What about the panther pump? Don't know much about them.  Are parts available if needed?

Title: Re: Water line connections
Post by: Geier on September 12, 2021, 06:56:50 PM

Here's a Pic of boat.

Title: Re: Water line connections
Post by: sevans01 on September 13, 2021, 08:14:09 AM

Nice looking float. I'm not to familiar with panthers other than there are not all that desired. Reach out to Jet Boat Performance, they do a lot of conversions, if you're willing to spend the coin.

https://www.jetboatperformance.biz/xlerator-conversion-for-panther-jets