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    Seadoo RXP 215 pump retrofit

    It's being done by a company called EXWelding in Prince George BC. http://www.meanchicken.net/webmain/forum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=11354 Jet boats...
    Post by: RivrLivn, Jul 24, 2014 in forum: Jet Drives
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    motorized home made raft

    These are supposed to be able to licence as a boat. I was just looking at them for a floating dock. http://rollingbarge.com/
    Post by: RivrLivn, Mar 28, 2014 in forum: Boat Design
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    Weed eater engine conversion

    Wavewacker, In MO you will just need to to show proof of ownership and apply for a title for $7.50. YOu may also need to get it inspected (may...
    Post by: RivrLivn, Sep 9, 2013 in forum: DIY Marinizing
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    please help me identify which v8 vortec I have

    Most of them I have seen have a manufacturer label on the valve cover but the serial number and engine size are also on the back of the block...
    Post by: RivrLivn, Aug 9, 2013 in forum: Gas Engines
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    Max engine RPMs for jet drive

    You should definitely look at the Hamilton hj212 or even the hj241 for a 31' boat. Lots of hamiltons sold here. They have several distributors...
    Post by: RivrLivn, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: Jet Drives
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    Max engine RPMs for jet drive

    Rasorinc, American Turbine has lots of great info on their web site. AT's can turns more RPM's than some other pumps. Here is a link to the the...
    Post by: RivrLivn, Aug 5, 2013 in forum: Jet Drives
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    Custom jet

    Can be done, but you will probably not even get close to the performance of a produced jet. However, I have seen some custom builds for smaller...
    Post by: RivrLivn, Aug 1, 2013 in forum: Jet Drives
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    Is it possible - water jet drive with 5 hp engine?

    It can be done, but you will need to build many parts yourself. There is a small boat made with a 7hp motor that can reach 24 km/h....
    Post by: RivrLivn, Mar 6, 2013 in forum: Jet Drives
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    Ideas for pontoon flooring

    I saw this at Lowes the other day. Lots of different colors and they also had some type of cleaner/prep too. It was called DECK RESTORE - Deck...
    Post by: RivrLivn, Sep 23, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    Aluminium jetboat - A couple of questions.

    For what your wanting to build you need to talk to the New Zealand guys. They build exactly what you're thinking of. Tons of great info on there...
    Post by: RivrLivn, Mar 27, 2012 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Propulsion options

    The trick to get that kind of speed out of 10hp is to perfectly match your pump. There are not many jet pumps built for that low of horse power....
    Post by: RivrLivn, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: Jet Drives
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    Propulsion options

    More on the kayak design powered by a water jet is this: http://www.mokai.com/index.html Not as cool or fast as the surf board, but would still...
    Post by: RivrLivn, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: Jet Drives
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    Marinizing Rotary engine

    A current builder and parts guy is Atkins: http://www.atkinsrotarymarine.com/
    Post by: RivrLivn, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: DIY Marinizing
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    reverse jet drive

    With 360 turning I was referring to the amazing slow speed maneuverability I get from my Hamilton hj212. I can get up in a narrow channel and do...
    Post by: RivrLivn, Jan 14, 2011 in forum: Jet Drives
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    reverse jet drive

    As mentioned already the reverse for a jet drive is a bucket or scoop that drops down over the water jet to direct the water back at the boat....
    Post by: RivrLivn, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: Jet Drives