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Jet Boating Tips/Advice

Last post by jtf « 21 Nov 2019, 09:26
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by Cheveys » 16 Nov 2019, 02:40

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Just got my first jet boat its a 18ft alumacraft with a 115 mercury. Took it out for a short run for the first time today and i loved it. I know...

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Look for the most undisturbed water flow. That can be a vee or slick, deeper water. To go down, I turn the bow upstream and use the trolling motor to...

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21 Nov 2019, 09:26
Converting a prop outboard to jet

Last post by coosa « 20 Nov 2019, 15:31
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by coosa » 30 Oct 2019, 20:09

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Hello all - I have a 2010 G3 with a 50 hp Yamaha 2 stroke set up with stick steering. I've had it a few months and have already damaged 2 props while...

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Thanks for all the info. With no dealer close by to help me, I think I just need to forget about the idea of switching this motor to a jet. I don't...

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20 Nov 2019, 15:31
torn weld repairs?

Last post by maintenanceguy « 11 Nov 2019, 17:17
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by cerevisiaephilus » 03 Nov 2019, 18:46

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I have a 16'x56 flat bottom welded jon (Weldbilt) with a Yamaha 60/40 tiller. Purchased new in 2014. You guys were really helpful when I was looking...

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I took all of the weight off of the knee brace on my boat. I added a piece of rectangular tube behind the rear bench seat and used two pieces of 3/8...

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11 Nov 2019, 17:17
1958 Crestliner Jet Streak Restoration

1958 Crestliner Jet Streak Restoration

Last post by Riverdog « 27 Oct 2019, 14:29
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by Nilz » 25 Oct 2019, 13:42

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Hello everyone! I recently acquired a 1958 Crestliner Jet Streak. I saved it from certain doom (junk yard). It looks like it is in decent shape but...

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That sounds like an awesome project. This section is for inboard and outboard jet boats. Try asking in the boat house section.

If someone can't...

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27 Oct 2019, 14:29
Jon boat advice

Last post by bwag « 10 Oct 2019, 11:07
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by bwag » 18 Aug 2019, 12:23

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Looking at getting a used jon boat with a jet outboard. Live in California and would use it in the sloughs for ducks and on the lower klamath/rogue...

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It's a jet tunnel, the prop tunnel for that year has the center console more in the middle not forward.

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10 Oct 2019, 11:07
Value Jet/Jon

Last post by jasm2 « 09 Oct 2019, 09:31
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by jtf » 11 Sep 2019, 11:59

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This is probably a stupid question...but...I put together a 1648 Weldbilt jet/jon vee and want to go bigger. It's got 10hrs on a new 50/35 Tohotsu...

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I have a welded 2002 1542 Grizzly with the split back seat. I'm about to put a 20/25 2 stroke on it and ill let you know how it does.

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Last post by jasm2
09 Oct 2019, 09:31
Side imaging and shallow water. Perfect combo.

Last post by Riverdog « 30 Aug 2019, 18:14
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by Riverdog » 24 Jul 2019, 18:46

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I have never thought spending much for a shallow water fish finder was a good idea. The area covered in 3-7 feet of water just wasn't much help...

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Yes. This is my first SI fish finder and I'm still experimenting with settings.

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30 Aug 2019, 18:14
Anyone here have or know someone with K5?

Last post by Whitaker201 « 30 Aug 2019, 13:39
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by redrum » 17 Jul 2019, 16:53

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I'd like to talk to someone who has had K5 installed on a jet boat to see if it is worth the money. My opinion, wetlander is not.

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I'd like to hear opinions to on the K5 and places that install.

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30 Aug 2019, 13:39
Running a side channel

Last post by Riverdog « 26 Aug 2019, 17:39
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by Riverdog » 07 Aug 2019, 18:28

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26 Aug 2019, 17:39
Is it worth the asking price? (Pic)

Last post by jtf « 08 Jul 2019, 12:17
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by Tommy1984 » 26 Mar 2019, 10:02

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Ive been trying to find a boat capable of running a shallow river for the better part of a year with no luck..

How ever I just came across one only...

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Sorry, outdated post

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08 Jul 2019, 12:17
Boat ID

Identify manufacturer

Last post by GTS225 « 03 Jul 2019, 08:05
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by Shipman » 02 Jul 2019, 07:44

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I need to figure out the manufacturer and an approximate year to register this boat.
Kinda looks like a Lone Star, except seat mounting.
Please...

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Well, the transom brace doesn't match mine. Mine is a cast aluminum, rather than stamped one. My boat is a 10-foot, (but actual distance is closer to...

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03 Jul 2019, 08:05
Help deciding what to do with my set up.

Last post by jtf « 20 Jun 2019, 11:29
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by ndthwacker » 11 Apr 2019, 20:33
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Hey everyone its been awhile. I just picked up a 2004 mercury 90/65 2 stroke, to replace my 2007 mercury 60hp 4stroke prop. I have a cnc manual power...

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My 1648 weldbilt has a canted transom, so there may be 5% or so tilt. Put on a 50/35 short shaft tiller and it needed to be lifted up to the last two...
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20 Jun 2019, 11:29
Lowe Pathfinder or G3 CCJ

Last post by handyandy « 10 Jun 2019, 13:41
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by B_KLCK8 » 23 Apr 2019, 16:28

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Wanted to here everyone’s opinions on these two boats in comparison.

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I don't think many of mass producers do, but plenty of custom boat builders do. For bigger manufactures I know Excel boats have longitudinal...

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10 Jun 2019, 13:41
Tracker 1542 - modded deck weight...

Last post by eholmes « 30 May 2019, 12:51
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by eholmes » 27 Apr 2019, 12:12

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My awesome welding nephew just put together a frame and added an aluminum front deck (removable) and also put in some solid aluminum for my bow mount...

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Update: Took the boat on the lake this past weekend. The weight of the deck and bow motor was fine. The 1542 was solid and stable.

No issues at all...

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30 May 2019, 12:51
Mercury 60/40 4 stroke

Last post by Gulf flats Ken « 26 May 2019, 15:51
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by 1darknight » 31 Mar 2013, 13:57
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I have a 2012 new Mercury 60/40 Jet 4 stroke. At idle, maybe 600 to 800 and up to a 1000 rpm the jet pump resonates/vibrates/ or rattles and is...

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I have a 2019 Merc 60 40 jet and it’s done this from day one at idle. It is the impeller rubbing the wear ring.

I don’t want to have to get over the...
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Last post by Gulf flats Ken
26 May 2019, 15:51
I hit a rock and didn't like it.

Put the first hole in my boat

Last post by Riverdog « 24 May 2019, 17:52
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by Riverdog » 23 May 2019, 19:14

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Another awesome day on the river....until the end.
At 2:51 on the left side is the rock going up river.
10:40 is right before I hit.

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I really was impressed that the holes were not more severe. After repairing my boat I took a picture of the rock with the water lower. I TOOK a chip...

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Last post by Riverdog
24 May 2019, 17:52
Hull Cleaners & Wax for Aluminum Jon Boat

Last post by AnglerRoy « 30 Apr 2019, 08:05
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by greenberg21 » 28 Mar 2019, 15:35

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Guys what products do you go to for washing/waxing Aluminium Jon Boat?

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Thanks Riverdog, that stuff looks pretty slick. I was thinking to use the Zephyr polishing product, but seems like the SharkHide holds up better in...

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Last post by AnglerRoy
30 Apr 2019, 08:05
Lowe Pathfinder 1760 Questions

Last post by B_KLCK8 « 25 Apr 2019, 06:19
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by B_KLCK8 » 20 Apr 2019, 12:16

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I have been looking at purchasing a Lowe Pathfinder 1760 with a 115/80 mercury. Does any one know how they run? speed? Holeshot? I’ve only been in a...

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Thank you Riverdog! Awesome little sheet and a lot of good information on it. So I could expect somewhere in the 30-35 ran up and down river most...

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25 Apr 2019, 06:19
are merc 40-60 hp ob,s made in china?

Last post by enwez « 09 Apr 2019, 16:30
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by hanker71 » 28 Dec 2018, 22:25

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i just read that on another forum.i about puked!!!as i own a 2016

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Would like to add that not everything that comes from china is junk... China is good at manufacturing. Specifically, in the sense that they will...

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Last post by enwez
09 Apr 2019, 16:30
Just swapped a Honda 30hp prop for a Evinrude 48/35 jet

Last post by Blue Dawg « 26 Mar 2019, 22:58
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by Blue Dawg » 19 Feb 2017, 23:54

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Excited. Been wanting to power my Lowes 1652 tin with a jet. Other gentleman needed to go smaller. What's everyone's thoughts?

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Just to dang expensive. Id buy new first. 15,000 OK

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Last post by Blue Dawg
26 Mar 2019, 22:58
Picked up a SeaArk 1652...

Last post by JL8Jeff « 31 Jan 2019, 11:01
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by Stlhdr » 27 Jan 2019, 21:01

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After spending some time looking around, I pulled the trigger on a used SeaArk 1652 tunnel hull, centre console with a 2 stroke, Mercury 60/40.

Hope...

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Here's a picture I took before I switched out my trailer rollers for bunks but it shows the waterline pretty good since my boat stays in the water...

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Last post by JL8Jeff
31 Jan 2019, 11:01
Opinions on Alumaweld

Last post by handyandy « 23 Jan 2019, 15:46
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by Stlhdr » 08 Jan 2019, 17:09

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Hello everyone, I would like some input about a boat that I have the opportunity to purchase.

I live on a river in the midwest I have an...

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Alumawelds are pretty darn good boats, alumaweld is still around and still makes good boats. Is it a tunnel hull? If you have doubts about it see if...

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Last post by handyandy
23 Jan 2019, 15:46
Need Input from the jet Jon gurus

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 10 Jan 2019, 18:25
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by CTilton » 10 Jan 2019, 11:17

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I found a very nice 2010 Grizzly 1648 , I have a late 90's Seadoo 787 and pump to mate to it. I have fab skills and access to equipment to build it...

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Yes on both those questions.

I made large trim tabs & that helped porpoising, along with making bow heavy. Those were band-aids though.

A big...

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
10 Jan 2019, 18:25
Throw away your Mercury and Evinrudes, this is it.

Last post by hanker71 « 28 Dec 2018, 22:23
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by Riverdog » 15 Oct 2018, 17:37

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LOL I know this is probably Chinese junk, but still kind of neat.

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i thought you were sick like me when you heard the merc 40-60 ob was made in china???

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Last post by hanker71
28 Dec 2018, 22:23
River carnage.

Last post by RiverBottomOutdoors « 26 Dec 2018, 11:19
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by Riverdog » 19 Dec 2018, 20:09

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26 Dec 2018, 11:19
does this sound ok?

Last post by ppine « 21 Dec 2018, 16:46
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by gi53 » 18 Dec 2018, 16:54

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Looking at a boat, does this sound like a good deal?

2016 AlumaCraft Prowler 165 Side Console Bass Boat, 50HP Yamaha 4 Stroke Outboard, 45lb Thrust...

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I have been with the same great woman for 20 years.
We have separate finances.
When it was time to buy a boat all she said was it is your money, do...

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Last post by ppine
21 Dec 2018, 16:46
Interesting aluminum jet boat on eBay...

Last post by 86tuning « 08 Dec 2018, 17:52
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by Novicaine » 23 Sep 2018, 09:56

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This isn't mine... but I like the 3/16 bottom! Looks like a jetski powerplant? What do you guys think?

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Ahhh, had I seen this a year ago, I would've taken it home and gone fishing. Instead, I'm building my own ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Last post by 86tuning
08 Dec 2018, 17:52
Gas Tank placement

Last post by gator1gear « 29 Oct 2018, 19:13
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by gator1gear » 22 Oct 2018, 19:29

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I have a jet boat conversion that I'd like to make a few changes to. The fuel tank is really far forward, and I'm thinking about moving it to the...

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It does seem to plow. The boat runs good, I guess it just seems like it would be better with a little more weight in the rear. Here's a video of the...

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29 Oct 2018, 19:13
Cleat mounting

Last post by ppine « 15 Oct 2018, 12:37
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by llbaker2 » 04 Apr 2018, 22:43
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I just got a Blazer 1752 Standard with the flat heavy duty gunwales. I need to mount some cleats for docking etc. I originally planed to attach...

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If I found a new boat with nylon cleats, or steel cleats screwed to the deck I would run the other direction.
It tells you a lot about the...
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15 Oct 2018, 12:37

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