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The grate was with it when I got it. I'm trying to get info on what it would have been when new. Also trying to figure out some splash rails. Looking at trim pieces of azek (at Lowes )that I can temporarily 3m double sided tape to the hull to try. Still trying to figure out what a sharp edge...

Hi, Sorry for delay in responding. In the years since that post, that problem has moderated to the point that it is quite liveable I can't remember specifically what I did that made a difference, but I did taper the keel in the back for better water flow to the prop. the resto shop put on a much...

Sorry for delay in responding. Comfisherman: It was missing part of the pump when I got it, but I worked with a yamaha junk yard and they matched it to the era of stuff you spoke of and the pump they sent me bolted right up. I see no evidence that any of the driveline was altered. Baeckmo...

Thank you for info. Here are 2 more pics of side. Look forward to recommendations of placement and where I can buy.

here are pictures to go with separate post concerning plowing and undriveable condition.

Hi, I have a "tender"; a 2001 Nautica rib jet 10 (ft). Yamaha jet ski driveline. I got it as a basket case and have put it back together but have a major ride problem and hope and I can get some help here. When the nose comes down onto plane, it just keeps going too far and begins to plow...

sorry for delay. Am trying to compile info now. Need boat out for some of the numbers.

THank you for inputs. Baeckmo- I am using a 12 degree strut so I guess that's the shaft inclination? I believe you are right and the paint has been worn at top portside. Current prop is a michigan djx(d shaped blades), past prop was a more typical elephant ear. Problem happened with both. If my...

Have not been able to post video or photos yet. If you have any thoughts, please let me know as may pull boat this week. thanks

Thank you for inputs. noise and vib are at the same time. feel most of it in rudder post, a bit in lower transom. noise is a hollow whirring sound that changes when going over wakes, stays steady in fairly calm water. noise and vib are only there under load at speed. I have used 2 rudders...

Hi, I hope I'm leaving this thread in the right place. I have a 1964 Chris Craft 27' cabin cruiser. It is single screw with a plywood smooth bottom. Ever since putting a new bottom and different rotation engine in it 8 years ago, i have been chasing a vibration and noise problem. The noise...