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04-22-2017, 08:51 AM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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New toy showed up
It took a trip from Portland OR down to AZ and then here to NJ. I have a ZZ3 motor I'm getting ready to put in it and waiting for a Hamilton 772 jet drive to be shipped. It's a 1993 Jetcraft sprint boat.
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04-22-2017, 01:59 PM
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Vrooooooooom!!!
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04-22-2017, 02:38 PM
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That should make a sphincter pucker.
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04-23-2017, 12:59 PM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
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I've still never seen any of those things for sale.
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04-23-2017, 04:45 PM
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Holy trip for a toy batman!
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04-23-2017, 04:53 PM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy
I've still never seen any of those things for sale.
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It's really tough to find one that has paperwork so it can be titled and registered. The prices seem to range from $3500 to $50K depending on what level of racing you're thinking of doing. I'm not racing it so I wanted something with paperwork. It seems like almost every nut and bolt were loose from the trip, especially with no weight of the engine and jet drive.
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69 Z28 JL8 4 wheel disc brakes - being restored
09 Silverado Z71
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04-23-2017, 05:17 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Is that one of those boats they race on those tracks that are like man made channels? With the quick turning?
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04-23-2017, 06:12 PM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
Is that one of those boats they race on those tracks that are like man made channels? With the quick turning?
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Yes, the real race boats run at least 700 hp now to be somewhat competitive. And the boats keep getting shorter and lighter. Most of them run jet drives that have 3 impeller stages.
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04-23-2017, 07:31 PM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JL8Jeff
Yes, the real race boats run at least 700 hp now to be somewhat competitive. And the boats keep getting shorter and lighter. Most of them run jet drives that have 3 impeller stages.
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I love when I catch em on TV, super cool to watch !
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04-24-2017, 03:36 PM
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sweet rig, looks like it has seen some abuse and wouldn't mind taking more. what do you do with something like this if you dont plan on racing? seems purpose built
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04-24-2017, 03:44 PM
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That is quite a ride! Have fun with it.
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04-24-2017, 06:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redsoxsstink
sweet rig, looks like it has seen some abuse and wouldn't mind taking more. what do you do with something like this if you dont plan on racing? seems purpose built
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What kind of question is that
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04-24-2017, 06:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redsoxsstink
sweet rig, looks like it has seen some abuse and wouldn't mind taking more. what do you do with something like this if you dont plan on racing? seems purpose built
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Makes a great fishing boat, too!
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04-24-2017, 06:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
What kind of question is that
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do they have a high top speed? or just acceleration and turning?
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Makes a great fishing boat, too!
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def would be a good trolling boat
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2002 Camaro Sunset Orange Mettalic, V6, 5spd, bilstein HD shocks and struts, eibach pro lowering kit, eibach f/r sway bars, lakewood PHB, UMI 2 point subframe connectors, energy suspensions poly master bushing kit
daily econobox and first car
1986 IROC-Z, T56, MGW shifter, Heads, Cam, Holley Stealth Ram 350, t-top, tubular LCA with relo brackets, adjustable PHB, belltech sway bars, ground control weight jacks, SLP mid length headers, 3in w/borla XR1, RIP 3 10 bolts, 12.7 @ 109 so far.. atleast its faster than stock SOLD
1971 Camaro LS3/T56/9in, cam only and still carbed, RIP 2 10 bolts, 11.62@121
03 Blazer 2 door - salt sponge
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04-24-2017, 09:08 PM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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They have some serious speed on smooth water. The previous one I had was a 14' sprint boat with a crate 350 making around 225 hp and it would do 60-65 mph with a single impeller jet drive. It's pretty worthless in choppy water, you end up sucking air which is like hitting the brakes.
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69 Z28 JL8 4 wheel disc brakes - being restored
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04-24-2017, 10:05 PM
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10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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very cool!
enjoy that
I've seen those things on TV too and they are thrilling to watch.
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06-07-2017, 12:17 PM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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Progress has been slow with the jet drive taking a month to get delivered and then I needed to replace one of the cutlass bearings and decided to put a stainless impeller in with more pitch. Figuring out the marine specific parts to get and then locating them is more of a challenge than I thought. I just found out my order for the Glenwood straight exhaust risers was backordered for at least 4-5 weeks so I cancelled that order. I finally got the jet drive installed and hopefully sealed up properly, then I was able to install the engine after figuring out which motor mounts to use. The driveshaft h-bar was 1-1/2" short so I had to move the motor back. I still need to figure out the exhaust, get the engine wired, hook up the cooling, route the fuel system and then hope it doesn't leak!
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69 Z28 JL8 4 wheel disc brakes - being restored
09 Silverado Z71
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06-24-2017, 10:48 PM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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69 Z28 JL8 4 wheel disc brakes - being restored
09 Silverado Z71
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06-25-2017, 08:38 PM
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I heard someone on the river around 4:30-5:30ish. Was that you?
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06-25-2017, 09:28 PM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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Not today, yesterday I was at the ramp around that time. I never took the boat off the trailer, I was checking for any potential leaks and wanted to make sure water was pumping though properly.
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07-11-2017, 03:46 PM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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Finally had a chance to remove the lettering and decals from the boat. That was fun, they've been on there a long time and took a bit of effort to remove.
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07-12-2017, 06:48 AM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
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When do the new headers come?
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1995 Z28 Convertible A4 13.78 @ 100 (CAI, high flow cat, catback, 160 thermo, hypertech, Strano springs, Koni yellows, sway bars, 3 pt. UMI SFC)
2018 Sea Doo GTX - 3 cylinders and das boooooost
Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
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07-12-2017, 06:52 AM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Duke island park has a river running threw it right ?
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99 Z28 - SBE LS1/60e
Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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07-13-2017, 08:49 AM
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Hippy Mod, Bergermeister Meisterberger, Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy
When do the new headers come?
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I actually have the Glenwood water cooled manifolds but I can't get in touch with them to order the straight risers I need. They were originally backordered 6-7 weeks so I'm hoping they are available soon.
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Duke island park has a river running threw it right ?
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That's what I was thinking!
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07-19-2017, 02:01 AM
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Good luck with the new toy Jeff, looks like a fast little boat.Ron.
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