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O/B Jet links (need some help fleshing this out)
by Ranchero50 » 01 Jun 2015, 19:21
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Jet Pumps:
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The Enhancing Outboard Jet Performance link above mentions a previous article Jetboat Success . Here is a scanned copy of that article.
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Last post by redrum 06 Jul 2016, 19:53
Reviews Needed
by Jim » 03 Aug 2015, 07:12
I am looking for REAL content for the homepage, not the fluff you see on the other sites. I want these to be member generated with no agenda behind...
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I/B Jet Links
by Ranchero50 » 31 May 2015, 12:06
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Post up your links to manufacturers, suppliers and good sources of info and I'll consolidate them.
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well for power you pretty much got it covered for tin boat power unless you go into V8s,,, for boats using the sportjet ,,, ,,, ,,,
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Last post by riverbud55 16 Jun 2015, 01:13
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Yamaha 784cc into welded mod-v hull
by 86tuning » 19 Nov 2017, 17:52
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Noob here, in the dreaming/preliminary stages of building a shallow river runner to access fly spots in southwestern BC. I've been lurking for a...
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Well the shaft finally arrived in Ontario after 5 week hiatus. Apparently the Post Office in Missisauga was shut down several times. But it was...
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Last post by 86tuning 12 Jul 2020, 23:52
30 mercury jet on a sea ark 16/52
Is this a good fit?
by Luvbrownfish » 05 Jul 2020, 12:14
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Hello everyone. I have a question for you river jet guys. I’m thinking of buying a sea ark 16/52. I’m trying to stay as light as possible weight...
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My dealer just stocks Mercury’s and Suzuki’s. I know the Mercury will be fine. Just concerned about maneuvering the tiller handle.
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Last post by Luvbrownfish 06 Jul 2020, 12:03
Reverse Gate bushings and stiff throttle
by Tenner » 18 Jun 2020, 09:56
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I have a mid 90s 200hp Mercury on a 2072 fisher. When the motor is off I can shift from N to F no problem. When the motor is at idle in N it will go...
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I should be stopping by the boat today so I'll try to remember to check it.
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Last post by JL8Jeff 26 Jun 2020, 09:53
1996 Bass track 18 jet boat with 95xr motor
Wear ring issues
by Spartanbassin » 11 Apr 2020, 11:10
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Last fall my my dad and I got a new to us bass track jet boat. We knew of a couple issues which we fixed already but on we are having trouble with is...
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Last post by Spartanbassin 25 Jun 2020, 08:11
Jetboat hull reinforcement, HDPE or UHMW?
by squeekycurd » 23 Jun 2020, 14:58
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Hi all,
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Yes Foamular. I used it in under the floor of my boar, as did many others.
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter 25 Jun 2020, 08:07
Custom Pods
by 1gr8bldr » 19 May 2020, 13:15
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Looking for some fabrication input. My boat don't need pods, but it could have some advantages. I have always said that if you buy a new boat with...
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I had custom pods added to my 1654 Tracker Grizzly and they made a huge difference!! My boat was a CC and had a mercury 90/75 jet. The console was...
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Last post by Tenner 18 Jun 2020, 09:51
New intake assembly
by 1gr8bldr » 25 May 2020, 17:14
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Any recommendations on a new intake assembly for a Yamaha f150? I see Wooldridge has a carbon type version. Mine's beat all to he11. Been welded on...
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the wooldridge poly intake would be nice it just used the drop in flanged liner so you just get the appropriate sized intake and flanged liner for...
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Last post by handyandy 11 Jun 2020, 14:32
River boat mods
by 1gr8bldr » 19 May 2020, 12:00
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Just found this forum. The boat is a 24 ft SeaArk, custom built by myself in 2004. Yamaha 150f . Only 400 hours on it from taking a 14 year break...
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I concur with what was said I'm wondering if a different larger pump can be mounted on your engine. I don't know your engine all that well but I do...
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Last post by handyandy 11 Jun 2020, 14:27
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Last post by Riverdog 10 Jun 2020, 18:50
Duel jet ski jon
by lucescoflathead » 30 May 2020, 12:43
Has anyone ever built a duel engine jet jon? I know Seadoo made the Sportster with two engines. I'd like to see an 18 foot fishing jon with two...
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Last post by lucescoflathead 30 May 2020, 12:43
Anybody ever add a refrigerator to their boat?
by Fraryma » 22 May 2020, 07:35
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I'm thinking that it would be a fun project to add a small wine fridge like on RegrigeratorFAQ to our pontoon boat. Has anyone done anything...
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Yup, that's what we did as well in the offshore boat. It works awesome. Ours isn't an ARB, it's a Dometic which is the same idea.
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Last post by jethro 27 May 2020, 09:42
mercury 60/40 rattle noise at idle
by Target » 27 Mar 2017, 21:19
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I have a 60/40 jet that rattles at idle. When I given it gas the noise goes away but comes back when idling. You can hear it especially during the...
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have you checked to make sure all the bolts that hold the outboard jet housing to the midsection are tight? If one is loosens up it could back out...
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Last post by handyandy 19 May 2020, 03:08
Impeller ID
by redrum » 28 Apr 2020, 07:54
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I recently bought a 2003 Mercury 90/65 2 stroke that came with a 4 blade stainless impeller. Can anyone help me identify this impeller? I tried...
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I believe that is a wooldridge impeller I don't think anyone else makes a four blade stainless. I don't know them well enough to identify it just...
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Last post by handyandy 19 May 2020, 03:03
Center Console Cable Route
by GSPdog7 » 13 May 2020, 21:59
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For the guys who have moved your center console behind the front deck and had to route your throttle and steering cables how did you route them?...
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My boat has a channel under the floor with all of the cables and wiring routed through it. When I moved my console forward I just extended the...
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Last post by redrum 16 May 2020, 20:23
Converting jet back to prop
Converting jet to prop
by THUMPER144 » 14 May 2020, 16:29
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I’ve tried my best to search, but have had little luck. Please forgive me if this is redundant and point me in the right direction.
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Is it a 27 transom boat with a tunnel? Are you talking about a 60/40 Mercury 4 stroke, which is a 15 shaft motor?
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Last post by redrum 16 May 2020, 20:11
Jet motor trim angle?
by GSPdog7 » 07 May 2020, 19:04
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Have a 1754 Mvx tracker grizzly with a 60/40 on it. It runs great at 27-28 topped out which is plenty for me on the river. My question is I’ve been...
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I can confirm that on my Mercury binnacle control it can be configured for either push or pull. I've hooked my up backwards more than once.
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Last post by redrum 11 May 2020, 14:44
Those grease tubes?
by redrum » 26 Apr 2020, 06:39
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I grease my jet after every time it has been submerged in water. I use 2-4-C with the little hand luber but I hate those toothpaste type grease...
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I made a clamp of two 3/8 square aluminum rods, wide enough to go across tube w/ a bolt & wing nut on each end, loosen a bit and push up the tube and...
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Last post by DaleH 26 Apr 2020, 08:08
Tracker Seadoo Jet Jon Build
by bdeemo » 23 Apr 2015, 16:54
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Hey Guys, so I didn't realize how many jet jonners there was on here. I thought it would be cool to post my build. I started in July last year, but...
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Lots of good build info here on this site!
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter 23 Apr 2020, 20:56
2001 Sugar Sand Tango
Merc Sport Jet Restoration
by Blkrvrbart » 23 Apr 2020, 13:51
Hey everybody. Been a member of the tinboat forum for a couple years, since I was asked to rebuild a Bass Tracker for my folks. Last fall I bought my...
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Last post by Blkrvrbart 23 Apr 2020, 13:51
New to me project boat. What is it?
by Shawnkva » 15 Apr 2020, 13:55
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I just bought this boat for $140. It came with a boat and trailer and a 1958 Johnson seahorse 30 horsepower. The motors in really good shape just...
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Ther is a tag on the inside transom but it's so far gone that I cannot make out any information on it. It looks like it's a metallic decal more than...
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Last post by Shawnkva 16 Apr 2020, 21:50
Stand up stick steer??
by Packwillatack » 09 Mar 2020, 20:28
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Just as the subject says. What is every ones opinion on a stick steer set up located on a center console? I am building a new river jet 1760 weldbilt...
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I like stick steering also but if you fish shallow rocky water standing up front and center has its advantages. I'd suggest installing a bar stool...
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Last post by redrum 14 Apr 2020, 08:40
weak reverse throttle
by kentam » 09 Jul 2019, 09:22
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I have a 90 HP outboard that has a weak throttle response when the control box is shifted into reverse. The forward has full throttle response. I...
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sometimes you can adjust the linkage and that'll take care of it. Other times not. Don't know what 90hp motor you have but some of the 60/40 Yamaha...
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Last post by turbotodd 30 Mar 2020, 13:15
Help me identify this 1969 vhull
by WaxTX » 18 Mar 2020, 19:36
Hi guys
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Last post by WaxTX 18 Mar 2020, 19:36
98 johnson 50 hp spl any good
by gieser121 » 02 Feb 2020, 20:20
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Hi folks this is my first post ..
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The factory 40/30 jet is going to weigh less than the OMC, I cant see a good reason to swap it.
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Last post by gotmuddy 09 Mar 2020, 11:27
New Jet Motor advice for 16’ Xpress
New Jet Motor advice for 16’ Xpress
by CaveEagle225 » 17 Feb 2020, 20:46
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I have a 16’ Xpress that seems wider than most Jons at around 75” wide ad the back. It has been running great with a 25hp Mercury 2 cycle, but much...
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You don't need a jack plate if you can set the engine at the right height directly on the transom. If your transom isn't high enough to bolt the...
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Last post by handyandy 27 Feb 2020, 14:06
Looking for Weights of different Hulls
by Ozark River Runner » 18 Feb 2020, 12:19
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Does anyone know a good resource to find the Hull weights of different boats? I am looking at going back to a smaller jet so I can access the upper...
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you will be a little lighter going to a blazer 1742 .080 hull from an alweld 1752 .080, but you won't be loosing that much weight maybe 100lbs. You...
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Last post by handyandy 21 Feb 2020, 14:24
The Outboard Jet Rock Ejector
by Riverdog » 18 Feb 2020, 19:03
Interesting new stomp grate for outboard jets. This one has a remote lever. The only other outboard stomp grate I've seen, you still had a lever on...
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