JetJon Conversion - SeaDoo SP into 1236 Fisher

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

What a great boat! I can't imagine how much fun that thing must be to scoot around on. I'd love to have one just to jet the rivers around here.

 

[painlesstom]

Thanks! It has been so much fun, and perfect for the catfishing I do. Definitely an attention getter!! LOL

 

[cardinaljosh88]

How many feet of angle aluminum would you say you used? The boat looks great!

 

[painlesstom]

I'm guessing, but probably in the ballpark of 70-80 ft. It nickle and dimed me to death.... lol Great stuff to work with though.

 

[Country Dave]

Hey man my hats off to you,

Very cool build, very cool looking. I watched the video and it looks like it performs really good as well. Nice job................ =D>

 

[painlesstom]

Thanks, it's been a super fun boat and perfect for the fishing I do. :mrgreen:

 

[PSG-1]

Nice catfish! How much did that one weigh? Looks like about 12-15 lbs.

 

[painlesstom]

Haha I wish! It was closer to 10, but it sure looked like a monster!! :lol:

 

[Ranchero50]

Dang, you guys eat the big ones? Here we let them go, too much bad stuff in them from pollution. 18-20" is about the limit for eating channel cats.

It's good to see the boat is still performing well. That's a sign of a good design and build.

 

[painlesstom]

Thanks, the boat has be running great. Haven't had any problems other than a broken steering cable from drifting backward into a submerged stump, even then it wasn't any problem to "surf" the 13 miles back at 25mph. I average around 20-40 miles a week when weather is good. I've been very pleased with it. As many people ask about it, I'm glad I store in my shop or I'd be worried about it disappearing. lol

Channels and Blues here typically don't have any consumption restrictions according to GDNR, I eat the big ones all the time without issue. I do spread them out though so it winds up I get a meal from one every week or so. The smaller ones I'll eat every day, love em'.

Any new builds in progress on your end?

 

[Ranchero50]

painlesstom » Yesterday, 21:45[/url]"]Any new builds in progress on your end?

I'm building an aluminum hardtop for my dad's 29' Chris Craft... Maybe I should make a thread about it.

 

[painlesstom]

Found a new way to film, and thought everyone would enjoy watching some new footage of my jet jon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yU2KeZUe9w

 

[gillhunter]

That is so cool!!!!!!!!! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

 

[He Reigns]

Awesome boat and awesome video.

 

[painlesstom]

Got some fishing in this week, Frankenjon is still haulin' the catch home without issue. To date, I have not had to fix anything other than replace the battery last year. Love this boat!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akSazFtaTjM

 

[PSG-1]

Man, that is simply awesome video! I want to get another drone....but after my luck with the last one getting away from me, I'm hesitant to buy another one. If I do get another one, it's gotta have an auto-return feature. And it needs to be waterproof, since I intend to use it from the boat, for patrolling back drains on our oyster leases for people illegally trespassing to harvest without permits.

They had one called a mariner 6ch drone that is waterproof and carries a go-pro camera. It was on amazon for a little under 400 dollars, but now out of stock. Should have grabbed it when they had them. #-o

 

[painlesstom]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I built another waterproof quad recently, it's a freestyle variation that I can fly acro with. I'll have to take it out with me next time I go fishing.

I was out a couple weeks ago, first fishing trip of the year. Frankenjon was ready, and so was I.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfcDETqIFI

 

[painlesstom]

Six years since I built Frankenjon, motor was an old Seadoo Rotax from a 1993. It's been showing it's age from the beginning with occasional fouled plugs and some sluggish throttle response now and then. I decided it was time to freshen things up. So new motor in, pump serviced, new fuel lines. Fired up the first crank! Everything in tip top shape and ready to catch Catfish for years to come. Rebuilt engine came from SBT. 22 mile break in today, perfect run and engine ran great. Caught lunch to top it off. God is good!!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXT_YEeNTy8

 

[eshaw]

These look like a lot of fun. The best part would be the building. So would you do it again?

 

[painlesstom]

I wouldn't want to do it for anyone else, but it was well worth the effort to do it for myself. If I had to go back and do it again, I sure would. Has been the perfect fishing boat for me, I've changed very little since the build it's worked out so well. :mrgreen: