Kawasaki Jet Mate

[lakemadness]

Kinda like a fat chick, fun till your friends see you.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Where do you mount the subs and amps?

Now, owning a jet bote, myself and others are generally seen as lower echelon boaters. We were pretty happy the roll bar boats have come along and taken some of our heat...
Dave was looking at roll bar boats, and now has a mini-me jet bote...better, or worse?

 

[Rajobigguy]

Where do you mount the subs and amps?

Now, owning a jet bote, myself and others are generally seen as lower echelon boaters. We were pretty happy the roll bar boats have come along and taken some of our heat...
Dave was looking at roll bar boats, and now has a mini-me jet bote...better, or worse?

No way that he is not going to mount a roll bar on it. That will give him a place to mount the big rear facing speakers.

 

[4Waters]

No way that he is not going to mount a roll bar on it. That will give him a place to mount the big rear facing speakers.

Once he gets the system in it and the speakers mounted he will take it to 3 dunes.

 

[Wheeler]

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Looks more like seats and a beer table ...or whamo plates.

 

[4Waters]

Is it me or do these things need a M60 mounted on the deck.

 

[stephenkatsea]

Have you seen Blake Wilkey’s mini jet? Check it out on YouTube, it’s listed there under Wilkey’s name. The episode is called Havasu Ambush. Wild stuff. Sorry, I should have provided the link. Just saw it, so I know it’s there.

 

[stephenkatsea]

OK, this should take you there. Taking a lot of time to load. Seems to be working now. Lots of recognizable Havasu locations.

 

[2Driver]

OK, this should take you there. Taking a lot of time to load. Seems to be working now. Lots of recognizable Havasu locations.

WTF is a Biden voter doing in the passenger seat.

 

[stephenkatsea]

WTF is a Biden voter doing in the passenger seat.

Didn't notice the Biden voter. I tend to ignore them. But, when I rewatched I see what you mean. Lol. Recently went to the Springs with our teenage grandsons for the great outdoor burgers. Wilkey was sitting there and our grandson's couldn't believe it. They were hilariously star struck. Too funny.

Believe that first scene in the video, with the boat actually in the water, took place at the extreme back of a Cove at the south end of Havasu. Cove has a bunch of names - Jumping Rock, CA Cove etc etc. The official name is Gene Wash Cove. CA side near the power lines. Scene actually begins at the base of the dam which forms Met's Gene Wash Reservoir. We've paddled back there with noodles. It is tight. With any kind of boat it would be crazy tight. You can see the solo Palm as Wilkey blasts out of there.

No intent to thread jack RD’s Kawasaki Jet Mate Post. Sorry if I did. Looking forward to seeing that Kawasaki evolve. Can hardly imagine.

 

[H20beater]

800 jet mate definitely wakes it up!

 

[jadenchick]

I’d be the skeleton riding in that thing like that.
HELL NO! I consider it a channel cruiser and that’s it. I would not take it on the open water. But congrats on your purchase it’s adorable

 

[boatpi]

Many put a 750 in it

 

[DEEZNUTS]

Handlebars and finger throttle would make it much more fun, IMO. Or maybe a go kart style wheel and finger throttle.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Awwwwwwwww....hoowwww cuuuuutte...

 

[MeCasa16]

That thing is what you call a "transition piece". Buying that thing is the transition from collector/enthusiast, to straight up hoarder.

In all seriousness, I think it is pretty RAD. I would have bought it too..

 

[HydroSkreamin]

I think RD should replace the “Mate” part of Jet Mate with “Bote” in the same red font

 

[RiverDave]

800 jet mate definitely wakes it up! View attachment 922928

this one has a 750 in it right now and some crazy loud exhaust.. I fired it up.

is this something you built? Got a good source for parts / engines etc?

I’m going to do the full build on it for my daughters

 

[guest hs]

Needles a triple axle trailer! I think this is a better choice then the ski/wake boat!

 

[H20beater]

this one has a 750 in it right now and some crazy loud exhaust.. I fired it up.

is this something you built? Got a good source for parts / engines etc?

I’m going to do the full build on it for my daughters

My buddy in corona built the motor and did the fab work I’m running stock pipe that’s dried out. It was a pain in the ass for him don’t thing he will mess with them anymore. Yours should do pretty well with a 750! I tried to buy that same jet mate you beat me to it!

 

[ham&cheese]

this one has a 750 in it right now and some crazy loud exhaust.. I fired it up.

is this something you built? Got a good source for parts / engines etc?

I’m going to do the full build on it for my daughters

RD join the Facebook group Kawasaki 650 750 SX SXI X2 Jetmate TS SC. You will be able to source parts, ask questions and see all the builds

 

[DLC]

@RiverDave I think you have empty garage syndrome..... it’s a need to fill up the garage!

 

[DaveC]

Bubbles III?

 

[RiverDave]

@RiverDave I think you have empty garage syndrome..... it’s a need to fill up the garage!

Possibly working a deal tomorrow to do just that. Lol. Problem is the boat won’t fit in my garage?? Wtf?

 

[RiverDave]

What are they classified as PWC or Boat ? Looks fun !!

I’m not sure to be honest?

 

[RiverDave]

Nice RD! Jet Mates are fun you and your kids will love that thing. My buddy just picked up a minty one in Long Beach last month check it out! View attachment 922853 View attachment 922848 View attachment 922849 View attachment 922852 View attachment 922855 View attachment 922847 View attachment 922851 View attachment 922850 View attachment 922854

Damn that’s clean!!

 

[HST4ME]

Put triples in a lot of those. Guy at the dealer that sold them spun up jetovaters for them too. They rip pretty good with a zxi motor.

 

[RiverDave]

RD join the Facebook group Kawasaki 650 750 SX SXI X2 Jetmate TS SC. You will be able to source parts, ask questions and see all the builds

thank you I just joined and when it’s approved I’ll check it out

 

[RiverDave]

Put triples in a lot of those. Guy at the dealer that sold them spun up jetovaters for them too. They rip pretty good with a zxi motor.

I’m sorry is that English?

 

[J&k beer can]

A friend of mine with his Kentucky accent said that little bitch gets so much attention every time I had it out..
So that's the name it got.
"LiL Bitch".

Guys put kawasaki triple 1100 motors in them..
The kawi 750 and 800 are a easy swap.

A guy did a sea doo
Bottom hull swap with jet mate top..

Like I posted in other thread I've a had a few of these jetmates.
I have pics n videos that are on a disk in a tote somewhere..
The prices are crazy now..

 

[Taboma]

I’m not sure to be honest?

Not a big difference except for life jacket requirements and up river in the reeds, if it were a boat, it could be taken into areas designated off limits for PWC.

 

[HST4ME]

I’m sorry is that English?

THE 1100 TRIPLE ZXI. JET SKI MOTOR

JET O VATER...THE ROOSTER TAIL THING ALL THE JET BOTES HAVE.

 

[buck35]

I always wanted one of these things, but never could seem to find one. One popped up on fb day before yesterday, so I drove down to ehrenberg last night and got one!

Now time to fix it up a bit!

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She's a buit clark...Lol

Actually first one I've ever seen. Should be fun for the kids

 

[Jay Dub]

Nice RD! Jet Mates are fun you and your kids will love that thing. My buddy just picked up a minty one in Long Beach last month check it out! View attachment 922853 View attachment 922848 View attachment 922849 View attachment 922852 View attachment 922855 View attachment 922847 View attachment 922851 View attachment 922850 View attachment 922854

wow. time machine. love the bimini also

 

[mash on it]

THE 1100 TRIPLE ZXI. JET SKI MOTOR

JET O VATER...THE ROOSTER TAIL THING ALL THE JET BOTES HAVE.

Jet-o-vater: A Berkeley licensed adjustable trim. No longer available through Berkeley.

Place diverter: adjustable trim made by Place Diverter. Available on new Berkeley jet drives and others.

Kawasaki never had a Berkeley jet-o-vater.

Dan'l

 

[Wheeler]

Mini Cat - boats - by owner - marine sale

10 ft mini Cat Project don't miss it call

mohave.craigslist.org

 

[HST4ME]

Tri City power sports over here sold a ton of those. Like another said many were bought for tenders.

Jet-o-vater: A Berkeley licensed adjustable trim. No longer available through Berkeley.

Place diverter: adjustable trim made by Place Diverter. Available on new Berkeley jet drives and others.

Kawasaki never had a Berkeley jet-o-vater.

Dan'l

They do when you make one.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Possibly working a deal tomorrow to do just that. Lol. Problem is the boat won’t fit in my garage?? Wtf?

...and nobody asks?

As for the garage...time to build an addition!

 

[D19]

Nice! That needs billet swim-step, grab handles and more! Start making chips!

 

[RiverDave]

Mini Cat - boats - by owner - marine sale

10 ft mini Cat Project don't miss it call

mohave.craigslist.org

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If I’m going to do another mini there was a cat called a sport boat that looked like a mini Daytona. I’ll track one of those down.

 

[RiverDave]

...and nobody asks?

As for the garage...time to build an addition!

I have a decent sized garage that empty right now..

The boat I may end up with is actually that tall. Lol

 

[77charger]

this one has a 750 in it right now and some crazy loud exhaust.. I fired it up.

is this something you built? Got a good source for parts / engines etc?

I’m going to do the full build on it for my daughters

750 should work well then.Check for your waterbox should have one if it does once in water it should quiet down

 

[jetboatperformance]

As the saying goes "like riding a moped " or ***** a fat chick , fun but ya dont want your friends to see you

 

[Taboma]

I realize this isn't for you, but I'm sure you'll test drive it first. Do be careful, because you use your legs to keep you pinned and to prevent you from crashing forward and having your nuts straddle the joystick should you smack a wave face. Take that Kawai 650 to Harry Klemm up in Ft Mohave, he's a 2 stroke wizard and will make it scoot.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I have a decent sized garage that empty right now..

The boat I may end up with is actually that tall. Lol

By any chance is it a pickle fork cigarette deck boat with flames and a full length bimini?

 

[Badchoices03]

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[RiverDave]

By any chance is it a pickle fork cigarette deck boat with flames and a full length bimini?

Lol no it was a giant (and I mean giant) pontoon. Couldn’t put it together

 

[HST4ME]

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35 hp..................too fast for my lake.................

 

[hallett21]

@RiverDave

If you were doing a mini boat for the kids. Have you looked at a Donzi 16 (might be called sweet 16)?

Big enough to be a “real boat” but small enough to manage at 8-16 years old.

Or how about a whaler like this?

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[RiverDave]

@RiverDave

If you were doing a mini boat for the kids. Have you looked at a Donzi 16 (might be called sweet 16)?

Big enough to be a “real boat” but small enough to manage at 8-16 years old.

Or how about a whaler like this?

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this jet mate thing will be fun for the kids and a fun little project. When they get to be 13 I’ll put a flats boat down in the marina for them