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So I've been a wanting a jet boat for years now and after watching my buddies build theirs over winter and going for a ride I decided to start looking. Finally found this one that looked like a good candidate so I gave the guy a call. After talking to the guy I agreed I would give him the full...

Louisiana ******** here. Live on Lake Darbonne. Dont have a performance rig here we do have racing on the 'Bonne thanks to local guys. From south LA and Have some parts trading now and then. Have a Herring 6 blade RH 31 pitch 1-1/4 X 19 spline. Labbed with 3" diffuser Excellent condition 9/10...

Glad to be part of the forum a lot of info here! just got a new to me Kona Jet with a Ford 460...

Hello all. Names Logan. I know this is a forum for performance boats, please read on before you click back. After nearly 5 years of not being able to get on the water with my father due to his debilitating back pain, he is feeling much better now after getting off all prescription meds. He...

Hey All, New guy here. I've been reading up on some posts and this looks like a great place to start my new adventure with my family, jet boats! We have already done the classic restoration thing (back in my 20's, won't do that again), desert motorsports, and now I'm ready to be that old...

What is all of the gear hanging down on a v-drive all about? Where a swim platform would normally be, but a bit lower? Are those adjustable planing surfaces or something? Always wondered - never knew, figured it wouldn't hurt to ask..

How's it going guys.I'm new to the forums and new to performance boats.iv had tons of boats just no speed boats.always been into vintage jet skis... I have a chance to pick up a tunnel hull for pretty cheap but i couldn't find any info on the brand online and id like to know what I'm getting...

new to the the forum live in southern az 90 percent of my summer is spent at apache lake

I have recently bought a 76 Sanger Super Jet. It has a BBF,Berk G, Place diverter, and factory ride plate. It porpoises way bad at around 4k. It came with two plastic wedges. I believe they are 2 deg each. The studs in the bowl would indicate that they should be set with the thick end on the...

Were near wyoming (rock springs), can i find a shop to bring my pump to have it looked at.. i have what i belive are mixed parts from a berkly and american turbine pumps or maybe 2 different american turbine pumps.. but i need to get 1 working pump together that is worth putting behind my dads...

Got a new project that im working on, tryin to get it ready for the lake this summer. It was my step dad's boat that passed away so i dont know much about it except for the research i have done on the net. What i do know is that its a 1978 eagel (according to the registration) 427 ford motor...

Hi This is my second season with a jet boat, (was free) mostly anyway. I have no where near the experience or the boat of a lot of members here but I'm enjoying the boat a ton. It's a 1974 Cobra Jet with an olds 455 and a berkeley pump. I have two questions. 1. Since putting on a place...

We're in the countdown for our first visit to Lake Powell, which happens to be our first ever houseboating trip as well. In addition to all the common sense stuff is there anything I should know, or bring, that I probably wouldn't think of unless I'd been before? A few questions: * Is there...

I logged into PB this AM and receive a notice of a PM. I open it and this is what I find: Hi,I'm new here, how's it going?"Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion for the future: it transcends a personal God, avoids dogmas and theology; it covers both...

Hi guys and gals. Looking to buy a cheap or relatively cheap jet/drag boat. Not sure how much time and effort I am willing to commit at this point so wanting to buy a cheap "starter" or something I can turnover if I decide I am not into it. Doesn't have to be crazy fast, just fun. As long as it...

well after having hotboat be down for so long i finally found everyone... so i guess you could call me a newby to pb since there isnt any more hb! its nice to be back!!