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Boat size for 1992 50/35 Johnson

Last post by jtf « 18 Jun 2019, 09:56
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by soky72 » 05 May 2019, 23:44

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I'm getting ready to pick up a new Weldbilt boat and was thinking about a 1752 but started reading online and now I'm not sure if my motor is enough...

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I'm running a 1648 weldbilt with a 2 cycle Tohatsu 50/35. Goes as fast as I want to go. It uses more fuel than a prop. It's a modvee with not much...

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18 Jun 2019, 09:56
What .... more Jet Jon questions ! Say it ain't so !

Last post by Kman1775 « 25 Mar 2019, 20:10
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by Kman1775 » 23 Mar 2019, 10:28

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Hey Guys thanks for having me .... I'm sure i'll enjoy being had !

Quick introduction.... I have many years fabracating and building high...

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Well .... got down to the lake today to look at the wave rider up plan on using. The height of the motor is 19 1/2 inches the total length of the...

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25 Mar 2019, 20:10
New member, new project...

Last post by Jim « 19 Feb 2019, 07:41
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by DirtyD » 09 Jul 2017, 20:06
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It's a 1448 monark with a 587, and 144mm pump with no trim. Used factory shoe, so it's 1 degree down...ish.

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I'm going to talk to my forum guy to see if we can do something with these pictures...Some setting to adjust them on the fly to spin them.

Nice job...
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Last post by Jim
19 Feb 2019, 07:41
Swim ladder

Last post by DaleH « 16 Dec 2018, 13:14
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by llbaker2 » 15 Jul 2018, 10:31

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IMG_20180715_084507649_HDR.jpg I just added a swim ladder to my 1752 Standard Blazer. I had total replacements on my left hip and right knee a few...

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Here’s another option, for a permanent/secure mount, with no holes below the waterline either:

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16 Dec 2018, 13:14
New to forum have a few jet Jon questions

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 23 Nov 2018, 22:33
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by CTilton » 23 Nov 2018, 22:11

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I am going to build a jet Jon using a late 90’s sea do gsx (free) and a tracker grizzly 1648 because of the .100 thickness on hull.

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I don't have experience with Sea Doo you you could read all about them on Green Hulk or Iboat websites.

As far as engine placement, weight balance...

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
23 Nov 2018, 22:33
Alumacraft MV1448 Seadoo IB jet, Still jetting

Last post by JohnT « 13 Nov 2018, 19:40
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by Ranchero50 » 01 May 2009, 22:06
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Hey guys, first post. Got an invite to post my seadoo conversion as a thread here from one of your members. I bought a '92 Alumacraft MV1448 hull...

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Hey Jamie , I'm glad to here you still have the jet , It's been awhile since I was on the site , I actually sold my tin boat and bought a glass boat,...
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13 Nov 2018, 19:40
Upgrade passive livewell help

Last post by richg99 « 22 Aug 2018, 18:44
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by llbaker2 » 20 Jul 2018, 15:48
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I recently bought my first boat. I got an aluminum 1752 flat bottom side console jon (Blazer Jet boat). Boat has two livewells, one under passenger...

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I know next to nothing about livewells...however, I have observed a number of them that have a standpipe screwed into the bottom drain.

Way back...
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Last post by richg99
22 Aug 2018, 18:44
ALUMA-JET- Duracraft 1648 SV Jetboat Conversion

Last post by PSG-1 « 04 Jul 2018, 18:03
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by PSG-1 » 17 Sep 2011, 00:46
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Here's some photos of my project that I did back in 2005:

It began as a 1997 DuraCraft 1648 SV that someone painted with copper paint and left in...

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Good to hear from you again, mmf!

The specs say the 2472 sea ark weighs about 950 lbs, just the dry hull weight. Then you have to account for...
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04 Jul 2018, 18:03
16/48 tracker refresher

Last post by xFORBESx « 15 Jun 2018, 15:23
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by xFORBESx » 30 May 2018, 19:47

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So I bought my boat a few years ago from a duck hunter that wanted it all came, so he stuck camp vinyl all over it, and painted the transom, and now...

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Thank you, still a lot I want to get done but, it's getting there slowly.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

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15 Jun 2018, 15:23
Tuff Coat liner.

Last post by DaleH « 07 May 2018, 15:20
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by llbaker2 » 06 May 2018, 10:51

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Just finished putting Tuff Coat on the front deck of my new Blazer. Happy with the way it looks. Hope it last a few years. Went on pretty well but...

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Well ... any good & lasting finish is definitely dependent on the prep, so we hope ya' done good! Looks great!

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Last post by DaleH
07 May 2018, 15:20
Questions about jet jon's

Last post by mphelle « 30 Apr 2018, 23:36
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by sightfish » 30 Apr 2018, 12:49

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So I've run small aluminum boats with outboard jets (mostly an older 25 HP mercury 2 stroke) and am looking at options to upgrade. As you can imagine...

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PM sent

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Last post by mphelle
30 Apr 2018, 23:36
Where to put my Console.

Last post by Prowelder « 18 Mar 2018, 17:35
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by Tenner » 04 Jan 2018, 12:57

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Hey everyone. I am new to the forum but have been doing lots of reading for a while. I’m trying to decide what to do with my boat.

I have a Tracker...

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What's your top speed ?

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Last post by Prowelder
18 Mar 2018, 17:35
Flotation pods? Do they help?

Last post by Ranchero50 « 18 Mar 2018, 09:00
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by GSPdog7 » 04 Sep 2017, 13:37
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Bought a 1754 Tracker with a 60/40 Merc on it and it runs 30 mph just by myself. I came from the bass boat world where my skeeter had literally no...

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Pods trump tabs any day of the week. Pods work great to keep the arse end out of the water while you draft, something any outboard guy should love....
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Last post by Ranchero50
18 Mar 2018, 09:00
New Boat Project - 1852 Lowe

Last post by Lonedrake « 10 Mar 2018, 16:24
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by Lonedrake » 24 Feb 2018, 23:29

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Picked up a Lowe 1852 this week. Went with another riveted boat because of the light weight. IMG_0599.JPG IMG_0601.JPG IMG_0604.JPG

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It’s an aluminum hatch off of an old tracker tx17 .

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Last post by Lonedrake
10 Mar 2018, 16:24
G3 1860 CCJ side panel removal

Last post by richg99 « 17 Feb 2018, 19:04
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by kthmarks » 16 Feb 2018, 19:22

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I thought I'd share with you (for the guys who have one), what's beneath the side panel after you drill out +/- 60 pop rivets. I installed a Minn...

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That is good of you to post that information for the next guy.

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Last post by richg99
17 Feb 2018, 19:04
First jet john !

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 09 Dec 2017, 09:24
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by Smitht144 » 08 Dec 2017, 22:26

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Hey guys doing my first jet john i got the boat and ski cut down and fit together looks pretty good what do i need to do before i seal them toghter ?...

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Welcome to the site!

Without picts it is hard to give accurate advice.

How are you bracing the joint?

I used self etch primer on the aluminum...

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
09 Dec 2017, 09:24
spoon design for jetboats wanted

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 07 Dec 2017, 21:52
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by brianb2247 » 29 Jun 2016, 16:50
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look some of you guys have great ideas on this forum and when a question is asked you usually redirect to someones build could some one pose me a pic...

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That is best in class!
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
07 Dec 2017, 21:52
Stomp grate

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 08 Oct 2017, 21:05
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by Dirtflorcraker » 27 Sep 2017, 21:33

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Hi. New guy here. Merging a 1999 Yamaha gp1200 with a 14x7 airboat hull. Has anyone here modified a budget minded stomp grate. I understand nothing...

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See pg 11

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
08 Oct 2017, 21:05
16/48 Tracker w/ 110hp seadoo

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 25 Sep 2017, 21:49
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by SC Designs » 28 Aug 2017, 08:21

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Hey guys, back at it again, got another build underway. Check out the pics.

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Flat water is awesome!

Driving a jet jon is like water skiing without getting wet.

Next outing for us will be fall foliage cruise.

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
25 Sep 2017, 21:49
Alumacraft F Jet Build

Last post by IkeCarlson « 19 Sep 2017, 14:54
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by IkeCarlson » 26 Aug 2017, 02:03
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Ok, here we go. I am excited to get this under way, but nervous as all get out.

I picked up the jet ski today. It is a 1988 seadoo sp with a 587...

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Pics!
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Last post by IkeCarlson
19 Sep 2017, 14:54
16/48 Tracker w/ 145 HP

Last post by eshaw « 19 Sep 2017, 11:20
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by SC Designs » 16 Sep 2016, 09:35
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Alright guys, time to start another one. I sold my other Jetjon so its time to upgrade. I picked up a 2000 Kawasaki Ultra 150 that has the 1200cc...

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Have you or do you know of anyone that has put twin skis into a 1872 welded jon?
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Last post by eshaw
19 Sep 2017, 11:20
Jet john

Last post by Paintman « 13 Sep 2017, 18:43
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by Paintman » 30 Jan 2017, 17:28
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New to this forum,seems to be a lot of info here,just starting a jetboat project and have tons of questions,this is what I'm starting with,kawasaki...

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It at the farthest point in the picture,I'm going to adjust it upwards next time I take the boat out,just trial and error I guess
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Last post by Paintman
13 Sep 2017, 18:43
Help with jet jon

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 07 Sep 2017, 19:59
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by dhousworth » 05 Sep 2017, 20:10

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I would like to build a jet jon but feel that I am just not qualified. Is there anyone that does this professionally, either doing it or helping me?

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SC Designs builds them with owner supplied parts.

Look him up in the site directory & send him a PM.

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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
07 Sep 2017, 19:59
14' Polar Kraft Jet Project

Last post by Flat_Bottum « 15 Aug 2017, 01:57
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by Flat_Bottum » 24 Feb 2015, 09:41
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Hello everyone, I just joined the site this evening. I have read a lot of threads from this site and since I am starting a project, I would like to...

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All I did was get a piece of 1/4 aluminum, grind one edge to a knife edge and then cut slots in it so when I slide it up inside my grate it would...
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15 Aug 2017, 01:57
transom extension and trailer bunk redo

Last post by CedarRiverScooter « 21 Jul 2017, 08:51
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by handyandy » 16 Mar 2017, 10:01
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So my boat was short shaft 16 transom, and it started with a 40 prop tiller I ran for few years. Then added a jack plate which helped with shallow...

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I would pack the wood holes with fiberglass & resin, then put some 3M5200 over that for good luck.
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Last post by CedarRiverScooter
21 Jul 2017, 08:51
Paint for boat name

Last post by stinkfoot « 05 Apr 2017, 22:05
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by Boz Mon » 05 Apr 2017, 09:46

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I'm looking to stencil and paint on the name of my jet jon. Not sure if I need to use special paint or if anything will do. Has anyone done this? I...

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I stencilled my numbers on with Rustoleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover Matte Black. It's OK but there was a bit of bleed because I should have cut an...

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Last post by stinkfoot
05 Apr 2017, 22:05
Mini rhino jet

Last post by brianb2247 « 09 Mar 2017, 17:53
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by brianb2247 » 03 Jan 2017, 16:10

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Building a mini rhino jet style in board jet the boat is 12' long 40 wide at bottom 48 at the top

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640 tigershark monte carlo 1994

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Last post by brianb2247
09 Mar 2017, 17:53
New B.. 16 ft manark, wave runner III gp

Last post by Jgarner9926 « 27 Feb 2017, 19:12
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by Jgarner9926 » 26 Feb 2017, 15:05

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So I'm new to this forum. But have been considering a jet John project for some time. I have read alot of the treads and I'm ready to start my...

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Thanks for the great info. Sounds like a 760cc in the future. Will be posting pics as soon as I get into the build. Thanks again.

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Last post by Jgarner9926
27 Feb 2017, 19:12
New member, jet Jon project, Engine identification.

Last post by tape204 « 23 Feb 2017, 17:48

by tape204 » 23 Feb 2017, 17:48

Hello all, I've been creeping around on this site for a couple years. Now it's time to seek some more specific help.

Alright token new member stuff...

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23 Feb 2017, 17:48
Jet Jon Build #2

Last post by SC Designs « 20 Feb 2017, 10:19
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by SC Designs » 28 Mar 2016, 08:56
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Hey Guys, well we are at it again. I am helping a buddy of mine build another fun Jon. Nothing real flashy here, just a straight forward build....

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Well here is the update. This thing flies now, picked up 10mph on topend. It's bumping 40 now. We also upgraded the impeller as well, the stock...
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20 Feb 2017, 10:19

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