SoCal Jet Boats

Classifieds => WTB => Topic started by: hydraslide22 on June 30, 2009, 01:38:28 PM

Title: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: hydraslide22 on June 30, 2009, 01:38:28 PM: Im looking to purchase a pickle fork jet boat 18'-21' w/ a BB. I prefer a original or project boat. Can be w/ or with out motor.
Hopefull something thats located east of the Mississippi. Im traveling between Florida and Indiana so let me know if you all know of something..

Just Joined today..

Thanks Lee
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: crewchief22 on June 30, 2009, 07:14:50 PM: Welcome to SCJB ;D

Good luck with your search.
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: bkplesh on June 30, 2009, 08:05:31 PM: go to scream&fly.com

the guy's there are mostly from the East coast O0
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: hydraslide22 on July 01, 2009, 07:50:08 AM: Yep I know all about scream and fly... Im proud supporter of that group for about 7 years now. I have a 26' velocity w/ twin 300 yamahas. And now I want to try my luck at jet boats?

I have a couple questions on Motors? Is going w/ a Chevy or Ford Big block the best route?

How about jet pumps? what should I be looking for and what ones to stay away from?

Thanks guys...
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: CHROMEY on July 01, 2009, 08:19:31 AM: ::) WELCOME TO THE SITE....good luck with your search..we all want one too(a pickle fork)..lol
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: FORKEDUP on July 01, 2009, 08:28:03 AM: welcome to the site, good luck in your search, you cant beat a good tunnel hull, as for ford or chevy, that is personal pref. but bbc is the only way to go >:D
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: Nordie on July 01, 2009, 08:37:04 AM: I would say bbc for power, and as far as pump goes most common would be berkley...other notable pumps would be american turbine...stay away from jacuzzi and panther...but actually finding a picklefork jet I would almost bet would be berkley...welcome and good luch with the search...and if you come accross a v-drive pickle fork don't hesitate pick it up!
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: OC2Vegas on July 01, 2009, 08:37:58 AM: BBC (The right way) or BBF is the preferred engine for almost any boat although you will see 455 Olds/Pontiac Engines in some of them. Also seen a few Mopar powered boats here and there.

As for the Pumps you are gonna want to stick with Berkley family of pumps or Dominator in order to get the most potential from cost standpoint. A Jacuzzi pump is fine but requires $$ mods to make the same performance.

Goold Luck in your search and welcome. Its to bad your not closer I have found a couple really nice pickles out here lately!
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: Stevecat on July 01, 2009, 09:00:37 AM: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/boa/1247412093.html

Sanger, no motor, rigged for v-drive (but you can't get too picky if you want one east of rocky mountains).
Asking $6500
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: OC2Vegas on July 01, 2009, 09:16:14 AM: Eliminator Picklefork Jet BBF w/ Blower in Atlanta

http://atlanta.en.craigslist.org/boa/1209498340.html (http://atlanta.en.craigslist.org/boa/1209498340.html)
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: OC2Vegas on July 01, 2009, 09:19:26 AM: Hondo PickleFork w/ Fresh BBC in Chicago

http://chicago.en.craigslist.org/sox/boa/1244381915.html (http://chicago.en.craigslist.org/sox/boa/1244381915.html)
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: OC2Vegas on July 01, 2009, 09:30:26 AM: 93 Exciter (Eliminator Style) 0 hour 454 in Colorado

http://denver.craigslist.org/boa/1240438586.html (http://denver.craigslist.org/boa/1240438586.html)
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: bkplesh on July 01, 2009, 08:01:44 PM: Quote from: hydraslide22 on July 01, 2009, 07:50:08 AM
Yep I know all about scream and fly... Im proud supporter of that group for about 7 years now. I have a 26' velocity w/ twin 300 yamahas. And now I want to try my luck at jet boats?

I have a couple questions on Motors? Is going w/ a Chevy or Ford Big block the best route?

How about jet pumps? what should I be looking for and what ones to stay away from?

Thanks guys...
stay with the outboards......... >:D

But a ford or chevy motor is the best and a berkley pump and american turbine......... O0

outboards rules ;) ;D >:D
Title: Re: Pickle fork jet boat
Post by: hydraslide22 on July 02, 2009, 08:37:29 AM: I would also consider a V-bottom Jet Boat if the price is right. Im also pretty experienced with glass work and not afraid to take something that needs some work, but not interested in junk.

Thanks Guys..