Article: Jet Boat Performance - JetDrive specialists

[RiverDave]

You can view the page at http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/content.php?125-JetBoat

 

[fmo24]

Great write up. Have enjoyed following many of your builds here on RiverDaves

 

[jetboatperformance]

Great write up. Have enjoyed following many of your builds here on RiverDaves

Thank You ! We look forward to all questions regarding Jet boats , related repairs and upgrades , I'm also happy to help with Automotive truck and RV repair, maintenance, and "industry" related questions We will do our level best to be a strong contributor to the Great "RD" site Tom

 

[Flyinbowtie]

When it comes to Jets, Tom is the place I go for parts and advice. While life has slowed down my project, I am still excited about it and still have lots of work for Tom and his son Josh to do.
Welcome to the front page Tom.

 

[AG6]

Tom,
I always wanted a jet boat and have a great deal of experience with surface drives and stern drives alike.
I've been a master machinist for 34 yrs and can design, make or fix just about anything. I am very blessed, and would like to
Know if buying a v-drive and converting to jet would be a huge mistake or nightmare undertaking?
I like the boat, but here in south Florida, it sucks having a stern or v-drive system. Please explain what and why
Of the pro's and con's to this. I'm a native San Diego, and plain to return back in the next 5 yrs with boats in tow.
Thanks and have a blessed day, Dean.

 

[Yellowboat]

nightmare. I have done the jet to outboard and outboard to jet deal both are major projects. a v drive would not be much different.

 

[AG6]

nightmare. I have done the jet to outboard and outboard to jet deal both are major projects. a v drive would not be much different.

Ok, could you pls give a bit more detail? Aside from moving motor fwd, what is the nightmare?
Thx in advance, Dean. 😉

 

[AG6]

What are the advantages the v-drive has? I just bought the v-drive and have not actually gotten it wet yet?

 

[Yellowboat]

new transom, filling the hole, setting the jet( pita by itself) most likely new stringers, floor and then there is the whole was the boat designed for it? most v drives are purpose built, where most older jets/ out boards are pretty much interchangeable.

 

[AG6]

Ok, gotcha! I guess that answers that question. I'll just enjoy the v-drive. Now I just need some Maint and replace all the interior and guages to be ready. Thanks for the info. Dean.