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AtTheBrink wrote:Since y'all can't save the hull are you going to design something new, copy it, or use the jetski hull as a mold?
we will cut out the section of hull that contains the jet pump housing, it will then be glassed into the "pad" on the new boat. May or may use engine beds.

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That is some compact HP. I didn't realize that those jetski/seadoo/waverunner thing had so much power. 150HP is a lot in a little boat. How much more efficient are the direct drive jets compared to the outboard jets?
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Cut the jig out today, assembled it on the strong back. Cutting hull panels tomorrow, will epoxy them and hopefully have hull stitched up and ready for glass by friday.

Here is a rendering of the jig assembly.

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I have a video and some pictures of the "real" jig, will upload them tonight and put them on our facebook page.

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AtTheBrink wrote:How much more efficient are the direct drive jets compared to the outboard jets?
About the same, I would expect.

I would guess the direct drive might be better at higher speeds.
That is some compact HP. I didn't realize that those jetski/seadoo/waverunner thing had so much power. 150HP is a lot in a little boat.
Yeah, but thats at 10,000 RPM 8O

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Yeah, but thats at 10,000 RPM 8O
8O 8O No wonder the dang things are so noisy.
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I like the drawings. That little cruiser is going to have plenty of style! The reverse slope on the transom is going to be a real head turner! :D
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There are a couple Jet-Ski & PWC engines on the Birmingham,AL. Craigs list if anyone wants them. I'm not in the market for them. I will assit you as I can.

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I went to Facebook to see the progress but can't seem to find it. Am I missing something?? :help:

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I've considered this for a long time. I am a big fan of jets as I grew up with them both large and small). There was an article several years ago in Wooden Boat where someone designed and built a scaled down Jonesport Lobster boat with a kawasaki engine. They were very pleased with its performance, especially at low tide.

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