The official "What did you do to your jet boat today" thread.

[AEmedic]

I installed the Thrust Vector X, the Cobra clean-out locks, Speaker Sox and an 18" 180* mirror. We should be ready to go for tomorrow.

 

[Dean P]

I attached a couple shades to help keep it clean and dry (for the most part) and keep the sun off it (main reason). Florida sun is nasty. I attached it to pulleys so I would not have to hang off the bow to clip the shade.

 

[n_ikkon]

I installed the NOCO Genmini2 and the Stoltz bow roller.

 

[AZMark]

I attached a couple shades to help keep it clean and dry (for the most part) and keep the sun off it (main reason). Florida sun is nasty. I attached it to pulleys so I would not have to hang off the bow to clip the shade.

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Dammit I wish I lived on the water! I’d spend as much time drinking beer on that dock and staring at the boat as I would out on it.

 

[JOAN ROJAS]

Installed fusion radio bought from fellow member @robertr

Of course the sony original sony radio was huge compared to this fusion, so I had to fabricate a starboard piece, came out great (included before and after pics). Splicing the Wiring was simple,was able to find the original manual for the stock Sonyradio and just spliced and heatshrink the connections. Room was a little tight behind the radio but was able to squeeze my self thru to make all the connections. Next mods will include an amp, sub and 4 new speakers.

 

[BakedZiti]

Finally installed a real flag pole on my SX240..

 

[JBehrens]

Finally installed a real flag pole on my SX240..View attachment 132413View attachment 132414View attachment 132415

Do you have a link for the flag pole?

 

[BakedZiti]

Boatersland Marine

 

[bjasinski11]

Which ones did you get? I only see ones for Kicker's kmt6 which is a dual enclosure. I've got the 8" singles.

The Kicker KMTES8 will fit perfect in Bullet 8" Hollow Points

 

[Sandbar29910]

SOLD IT!

 

[Babin Farms]

Installed a replacement ski locker latch.

 

[AEmedic]

I just replaced the trailer fenders with the ones Midwest sent me. I am glad they are standing behind their trailers, even 5 years down the road!

 

[jetboater4life]

Installed a replacement ski locker latch.

Looks good. I recently had to do the same thing. It took me a while to get the latch to separate. I didn't have a channel lock at the lake and mine was really stuck together good. After verifying on this forum that I was doing the correct thing to get it off, I went back at it and it finally unscrewed. Then channel lock is key.

 

[Babin Farms]

Pulled the throttles apart after watching the video on throttle drop and installed hose clamps. Had to tap them into place, snugged them up & crimped tight. In all it took maybe 30 minutes to do the job. We’ll see if it helps the next time out.

https://jetboaters.net/posts/483302/

 

[suke]

Posted this just about everywhere else, how about one more place. LOL!

Installed a raymarine axiom 7.

 

[Nexus]

Added some underwater transom lights from BoatPlugLight.com

I replaced my drain plugs with two of these:

The Acme-2 DRAIN FLANGE LIGHT (YAMAHA AND OTHER APPLICATIONS)

The Acme-2 2400 lumen high power LED drain light fixture. Made of 6061 marine grade solid billet aluminum. This fits most Yamaha boats but NOT all, look at all the photos. Send a picture or request a mounting template to be sure. The LED fixture will be black anodized. This light replaces...

boatpluglight.com

I decided to build a box to contain all of the electronics (really just a relay and led drivers:

Electronics box

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

I figured this would make it more organized than just soldering/crimping wires and drivers and leaving them in the bilge. I also thought it would be easier to troubleshoot and or replace components if need be.

Missing are the 4 led drivers that are stuffed on top of the wiring blocks (I forgot to take a picture):

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• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

I also used 4 waterproof connectors to make the lights easy to disconnect if needed:

Connector

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

So here is the box installed (it's a tight fit behind the battery):

Electronics box installed with battery

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

While I was there, I decided to add a fuse box because my battery terminals were getting full:

Second fuse box

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

Scarab has around 5 things already connected to the -ve terminal. I had a secondary bilge pump and an accessory fusebox (for the forward marine radio) in the passenger-side console. It also makes it easier to locate blown fuses if need be.


The Result?

From the back:

Scarab 195 Underwater Transom Lights from rear

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

Looking down from the swim platform:

Underwater Lights

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

Underway:

Scarab 195 Transom Lights

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

So, overall, I'm pretty happy with the lights so far. They seem plenty bright and I'm plesantly surprised how blue the projection is given that our harbor water is pretty murky. Also, one of my "ice cube" drivers didn't work. Diablo Royale Customs shipped another one the same day, no questions asked, and it arrived 5 days later (including the weekend).

Should make for some fun night swimming!

 

[Dean P]

Added some underwater transom lights from BoatPlugLight.com

I replaced my drain plugs with two of these:

The Acme-2 DRAIN FLANGE LIGHT (YAMAHA AND OTHER APPLICATIONS)

The Acme-2 2400 lumen high power LED drain light fixture. Made of 6061 marine grade solid billet aluminum. This fits most Yamaha boats but NOT all, look at all the photos. Send a picture or request a mounting template to be sure. The LED fixture will be black anodized. This light replaces...

boatpluglight.com

I decided to build a box to contain all of the electronics (really just a relay and led drivers:

Electronics box

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

I figured this would make it more organized than just soldering/crimping wires and drivers and leaving them in the bilge. I also thought it would be easier to troubleshoot and or replace components if need be.

Missing are the 4 led drivers that are stuffed on top of the wiring blocks (I forgot to take a picture):

20200501_194554_1024x1024.jpg

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

I also used 4 waterproof connectors to make the lights easy to disconnect if needed:

Connector

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

So here is the box installed (it's a tight fit behind the battery):

Electronics box installed with battery

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

While I was there, I decided to add a fuse box because my battery terminals were getting full:

Second fuse box

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

Scarab has around 5 things already connected to the -ve terminal. I had a secondary bilge pump and an accessory fusebox (for the forward marine radio) in the passenger-side console. It also makes it easier to locate blown fuses if need be.


The Result?

From the back:

Scarab 195 Underwater Transom Lights from rear

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

Looking down from the swim platform:

Underwater Lights

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

Underway:

Scarab 195 Transom Lights

• Nexus
• Sep 17, 2020

So, overall, I'm pretty happy with the lights so far. They seem plenty bright and I'm plesantly surprised how blue the projection is given that our harbor water is pretty murky. Also, one of my "ice cube" drivers didn't work. Diablo Royale Customs shipped another one the same day, no questions asked, and it arrived 5 days later (including the weekend).

Should make for some fun night swimming!

Nice light! Looks good. Be careful running these on plane. Mine (pictured below) burnt out and when I called the company they stated their lights are not meant to be used out of water. I asked if they sold any lights that do and (at that time) they said no. I noticed on their website they have a few additions to their collection so maybe they have some now. IDK.

 

[Nexus]

Nice light! Looks good. Be careful running these on plane. Mine (pictured below) burnt out and when I called the company they stated their lights are not meant to be used out of water. I asked if they sold any lights that do and (at that time) they said no. I noticed on their website they have a few additions to their collection so maybe they have some now. IDK.

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Hmm... Thanks, good to know.

 

[JOAN ROJAS]

Installed a new gps and fish finder, garmin 74sv on my 212ss. Used the same location of the factory depth finder for the transducer just mounted in a piece of starboard. Just missing a gage blank to cover the depth finder hole.

 

[Dean P]

Installed a new gps and fish finder, garmin 74sv on my 212ss. Used the same location of the factory depth finder for the transducer just mounted in a piece of starboard. Just missing a gage blank to cover the depth finder hole.

Sweet! I have the same one. You'll love it.