Jet Boats

Forum

Topics

Posts

Last post

General Jet Boat questions
Topics: 1032

1032 Topics

12053 Posts

Last post 30 mercury jet on a sea ark 1…
by Luvbrownfish View the latest post
05 Jul 2020, 12:14
Jet Boat Projects
Topics: 74

74 Topics

2507 Posts

Last post Tracker Seadoo Jet Jon Build
by CedarRiverScooter View the latest post
23 Apr 2020, 20:56
Inboard Jets
Topics: 34

34 Topics

510 Posts

Last post Yamaha 784cc into welded mod-…
by CedarRiverScooter View the latest post
19 Jun 2020, 07:43
Outboard Jets
Topics: 180

180 Topics

1944 Posts

Last post Reverse Gate bushings and sti…
by JL8Jeff View the latest post
26 Jun 2020, 09:53

Active topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Active Stickies
O/B Jet links (need some help fleshing this out)

Last post by redrum « 06 Jul 2016, 19:53
Replies: 4
by Ranchero50 » 01 Jun 2015, 19:21

First post

Jet Pumps:

Outboard Jets Inc. - Outboard Jet Makers

Leeroy's Ramblings - Outboard Jet Maintenance

Enhancing Outboard Jet Performance

Seven...

Last post

The Enhancing Outboard Jet Performance link above mentions a previous article Jetboat Success . Here is a scanned copy of that article.

Here is...

4 Replies

7133 Views

Last post by redrum
06 Jul 2016, 19:53
Reviews Needed

Last post by Jim « 03 Aug 2015, 07:12

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...

0 Replies

4858 Views

Last post by Jim
03 Aug 2015, 07:12
I/B Jet Links

Last post by riverbud55 « 16 Jun 2015, 01:13
Replies: 1
by Ranchero50 » 31 May 2015, 12:06

First post

Post up your links to manufacturers, suppliers and good sources of info and I'll consolidate them.

Boat Manufacturers:

Engine Powerplants:

Last post

well for power you pretty much got it covered for tin boat power unless you go into V8s,,, for boats using the sportjet ,,, ,,, ,,,

for more...

1 Replies

4173 Views

Last post by riverbud55
16 Jun 2015, 01:13

Active topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Active topics
30 mercury jet on a sea ark 16/52

Is this a good fit?

Last post by Luvbrownfish « 05 Jul 2020, 12:14

by Luvbrownfish » 05 Jul 2020, 12:14

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...

0 Replies

1 Views

Last post by Luvbrownfish
05 Jul 2020, 12:14
Reverse Gate bushings and stiff throttle

Last post by JL8Jeff « 26 Jun 2020, 09:53
Replies: 3
by Tenner » 18 Jun 2020, 09:56

First post

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...

Last post

I should be stopping by the boat today so I'll try to remember to check it.

I checked the motor today and the reverse gate has a little play but it...

3 Replies

89 Views

Last post by JL8Jeff
26 Jun 2020, 09:53
1996 Bass track 18 jet boat with 95xr motor

Wear ring issues

Last post by Spartanbassin « 25 Jun 2020, 08:11
Replies: 7
by Spartanbassin » 11 Apr 2020, 11:10

First post

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...

Last post

F3A6C468-DB64-4A18-9426-5F48F9236A69.jpeg
FE15AF6D-2816-4117-877C-2BE0E5BE3050.jpeg
Here are 2 photos of the jet that you was wondering about

7 Replies

216 Views

Last post by Spartanbassin
25 Jun 2020, 08:11
Jetboat hull reinforcement, HDPE or UHMW?

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 25 Jun 2020, 08:07
Replies: 3
by squeekycurd » 23 Jun 2020, 14:58

First post

Hi all,
Long time lurker, new member. Ive spent the past few months swapping a Polaris SLTX 1050cc 2 stroke/jet pump into a 1975 Starcraft aluminum...

Last post

Yes Foamular. I used it in under the floor of my boar, as did many others.

For your V bottom, I would get 1/2 inch thick & cut the profile for that...

3 Replies

78 Views

Last post by CedarRiverScooter
25 Jun 2020, 08:07
Yamaha 784cc into welded mod-v hull

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 19 Jun 2020, 07:43
Replies: 101
by 86tuning » 19 Nov 2017, 17:52
1

…

3

4

5

6

7
First post

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...

Last post

Great story on getting it to feed alum wire.

I used my antique miller to weld alum through the cable & more wire went in the trash than into a weld....
101 Replies

27366 Views

Last post by CedarRiverScooter
19 Jun 2020, 07:43
Custom Pods

Last post by Tenner « 18 Jun 2020, 09:51
Replies: 6
by 1gr8bldr » 19 May 2020, 13:15

First post

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...

Last post

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...

6 Replies

243 Views

Last post by Tenner
18 Jun 2020, 09:51
New intake assembly

Last post by handyandy « 11 Jun 2020, 14:32
Replies: 1
by 1gr8bldr » 25 May 2020, 17:14

First post

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...

Last post

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...

1 Replies

175 Views

Last post by handyandy
11 Jun 2020, 14:32
River boat mods

Last post by handyandy « 11 Jun 2020, 14:27
Replies: 5
by 1gr8bldr » 19 May 2020, 12:00

First post

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...

Last post

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...

5 Replies

290 Views

Last post by handyandy
11 Jun 2020, 14:27
Running a side channel

Last post by Riverdog « 10 Jun 2020, 18:50
Replies: 17
by Riverdog » 07 Aug 2019, 18:28
1

2
17 Replies

1385 Views

Last post by Riverdog
10 Jun 2020, 18:50
Duel jet ski jon

Last post by lucescoflathead « 30 May 2020, 12:43

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...

0 Replies

95 Views

Last post by lucescoflathead
30 May 2020, 12:43
Anybody ever add a refrigerator to their boat?

Last post by jethro « 27 May 2020, 09:42
Replies: 6
by Fraryma » 22 May 2020, 07:35

First post

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...

Last post

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.

6 Replies

216 Views

Last post by jethro
27 May 2020, 09:42
mercury 60/40 rattle noise at idle

Last post by handyandy « 19 May 2020, 03:08
Replies: 9
by Target » 27 Mar 2017, 21:19

First post

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...

Last post

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...

9 Replies

2478 Views

Last post by handyandy
19 May 2020, 03:08
Impeller ID

Last post by handyandy « 19 May 2020, 03:03
Replies: 1
by redrum » 28 Apr 2020, 07:54

First post

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...

Last post

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...

1 Replies

99 Views

Last post by handyandy
19 May 2020, 03:03
Center Console Cable Route

Last post by redrum « 16 May 2020, 20:23
Replies: 2
by GSPdog7 » 13 May 2020, 21:59

First post

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?...

Last post

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...

2 Replies

118 Views

Last post by redrum
16 May 2020, 20:23
Converting jet back to prop

Converting jet to prop

Last post by redrum « 16 May 2020, 20:11
Replies: 1
by THUMPER144 » 14 May 2020, 16:29

First post

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.

I currently own...

Last post

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?

1 Replies

79 Views

Last post by redrum
16 May 2020, 20:11
Jet motor trim angle?

Last post by redrum « 11 May 2020, 14:44
Replies: 9
by GSPdog7 » 07 May 2020, 19:04

First post

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...

Last post

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.

9 Replies

219 Views

Last post by redrum
11 May 2020, 14:44
Those grease tubes?

Last post by DaleH « 26 Apr 2020, 08:08
Replies: 1
by redrum » 26 Apr 2020, 06:39

First post

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...

Last post

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...

1 Replies

132 Views

Last post by DaleH
26 Apr 2020, 08:08
Tracker Seadoo Jet Jon Build

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 23 Apr 2020, 20:56
Replies: 99
by bdeemo » 23 Apr 2015, 16:54
1

…

3

4

5

6

7
First post

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...

Last post

Lots of good build info here on this site!
99 Replies

16620 Views

Last post by CedarRiverScooter
23 Apr 2020, 20:56
2001 Sugar Sand Tango

Merc Sport Jet Restoration

Last post by Blkrvrbart « 23 Apr 2020, 13:51

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...

0 Replies

206 Views

Last post by Blkrvrbart
23 Apr 2020, 13:51
New to me project boat. What is it?

Last post by Shawnkva « 16 Apr 2020, 21:50
Replies: 2
by Shawnkva » 15 Apr 2020, 13:55

First post

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...

Last post

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...

2 Replies

204 Views

Last post by Shawnkva
16 Apr 2020, 21:50
Stand up stick steer??

Last post by redrum « 14 Apr 2020, 08:40
Replies: 7
by Packwillatack » 09 Mar 2020, 20:28

First post

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...

Last post

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...

7 Replies

321 Views

Last post by redrum
14 Apr 2020, 08:40
weak reverse throttle

Last post by turbotodd « 30 Mar 2020, 13:15
Replies: 5
by kentam » 09 Jul 2019, 09:22

First post

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...

Last post

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...

5 Replies

1012 Views

Last post by turbotodd
30 Mar 2020, 13:15
Help me identify this 1969 vhull

Last post by WaxTX « 18 Mar 2020, 19:36

by WaxTX » 18 Mar 2020, 19:36

Hi guys

i have looked high and low for information on this boat

I have the title, yes, i know, that's amazing in itself

The title simply says boat...

0 Replies

152 Views

Last post by WaxTX
18 Mar 2020, 19:36
98 johnson 50 hp spl any good

Last post by gotmuddy « 09 Mar 2020, 11:27
Replies: 9
by gieser121 » 02 Feb 2020, 20:20

First post

Hi folks this is my first post ..

I'm looking at a 98 Johnson 50 hp SPL 2 cylinder outboard motor ,my plan was to put a jet pump on it .
I have no...

Last post

The factory 40/30 jet is going to weigh less than the OMC, I cant see a good reason to swap it.

9 Replies

483 Views

Last post by gotmuddy
09 Mar 2020, 11:27
New Jet Motor advice for 16’ Xpress

New Jet Motor advice for 16’ Xpress

Last post by handyandy « 27 Feb 2020, 14:06
Replies: 10
by CaveEagle225 » 17 Feb 2020, 20:46

First post

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...

Last post

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...

10 Replies

440 Views

Last post by handyandy
27 Feb 2020, 14:06
Looking for Weights of different Hulls

Last post by handyandy « 21 Feb 2020, 14:24
Replies: 2
by Ozark River Runner » 18 Feb 2020, 12:19

First post

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...

Last post

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...

2 Replies

211 Views

Last post by handyandy
21 Feb 2020, 14:24
The Outboard Jet Rock Ejector

Last post by Riverdog « 18 Feb 2020, 19:03

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...

0 Replies

449 Views

Last post by Riverdog
18 Feb 2020, 19:03

Return to Board Index