hvyd Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Ok update again. Ran the boat twice since redoing the alt. wiring, Ran great both times except an unfortunate thing happened last time out. The rear took on some water [big wakes] & the motor ended up under water for several minutes. That was a few weeks ago & ive since gone over the motor, rebuilt the carb & repainted some parts. Should be firing it up again soon but it wont see the river again until everything checks out ok. So what happened? Where's the pics? Pics or it didn't happen... just messin with you Mark, hope she's back up and functioning. 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 So what happened? Where's the pics? Pics or it didn't happen... just messin with you Mark, hope she's back up and functioning. Ill fill you in @ the bbq..it wasnt fun & sorry no pics :rolleyes: Shes running good, the Weber rebuild helped alot. I think the ignition switch went bad again... Gonna bypass it & run a push button. 1 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 hahaha i was just telling some one on my project thread about a buddy of mine that had a jet boat powered by a l motor.. and poof here's one....powdercoat the trailer it will never need i done again...his had a rear engine cover but almost identical to this... 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Long time with no real updates other than the gear reduction starter will need to be rebuilt over the winter & i will also be working on making an engine cover. Too chilly to hit the river until next april :hmm: 1 Quote Link to comment
hacked521 Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 cant wait for the heat to come back around, wish i had an l20b powered jet boat...im jealous, even if it had all the mechanical troubles. i have to deal with the troubles every time i go to the lake anyways. another project is the last thing i need. i didnt know you moved to az! :cool: too bad you have to deal with emissions now. :angry: 1 Quote Link to comment
KC Phirus Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Sweet boat! Been thinking about selling the 289 out of my larson and dropping my spare L20 in. May be a bit underpowered, but a lot more affordable to run than the 289. 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Bit of an update. Discovered this week that i need to replace the steering cable. I think its the original part & im getting a good deal on a new one. Also will be making an engine cover before summer hits. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mr.Dean_Yates Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 drop a triple weber l28 in this b and call it a day ;) 1 Quote Link to comment
hvyd Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 How bout some updates and pics? Miss it a lot. I want anotdher one bad!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Ok update time. In the last few months ive had the boat out 5 or 6 times after.....redoing the head..installing new steering cable (& fabbing new bracketry for cable) ..new battery. Did alot of trade work for the parts but its worth it. It gets looks every time she goes out. In fact i got her up to 44 with the current top speed & loved it ! Im currenty building an engine cover with a custom touch. Pix soon..n 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 So heres the frame for the engine cover im making. Im to the point of mounting the wood to the frame then welding on the shock mount tabs. This winter ill work on wrapping it in viynl... when its done the valve cover & most of the intake & carb. will be exposed. i used cardboard to make the template... i also took the back of the jet apart & sprayed it candy blue w/ flakes... & heres the new / used top i scored at work. somebody actuall tossed this in the dumpster ! nothing wrong with it & it fit with 5 minutes of grinding the mounting tabs... 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I need to get me one of these :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 thats awesome... love the cover too 1 Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 thats a ratsun score on the top :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 Keep checking Craigslist..they do pop up sometimes. Thx guys. I cant believe somebody tossed a $300 cover away! 1 Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Damn mark that engine is cleaner than the one in your 620......And that top is sweet looks good on there..!!!! Cant wait to get down to Arizona to go for a 3 hr tour on the Colorado.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Dave..you can fly into vegas & ill pick you up. On a full tank { 12 gallons } we can stay on the water all day. The river is awesome with lots to see..even if its 115 it feels like 80 on the water. TY for the love..you know me i dont allow grease on my Datsun motors :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment
72dyme Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Was that last pic took at the Avi. I was jus there for the 4th 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Correct the Avi beach. Wish i knew you were in town I would of came down in the boat ! 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I uploaded a 30 second video of the boat on the river to www.youtube.com today. On thier search type in 'datsun powered jet boat bhc az" to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I uploaded a 30 second video of the boat on the river to www.youtube.com today. On thier search type in 'datsun powered jet boat bhc az" to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment
Rays74 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 That little dude was bookin' right along, Mark.......44mph looks fast on a lake. I sincerely hope that poor homeless man riding with you was able to get his finger removed from his nostril!! LMAO @ Steroid :D:D 1 Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Thanks Ray. In that vid we were going up river & it was at half throttle. & yes Mike knows whenn the camera is on..lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Spoona_Jay21 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 that boat is soo cool! needs side drafts =P 1 Quote Link to comment
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