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

[HangOutdoors]

So got my new trailer jack installed on Thursday...love it and worth every penny! And my helper ?

Those bolts look like they don't have a lot of meat in the nylock nuts. I couldn't use the bolts that came with XO750 I went and picked up other ones that are a bit longer.

 

[RobbieO]

Those bolts look like they don't have a lot of meat in the nylock nuts. I couldn't use the bolts that came with XO750 I went and picked up other ones that are a bit longer.

I had to buy bolts too. I ended up with 5" 1/2-13 grade 8 bolts. I want extra threads so I can install security nuts on the ends.

 

[Skozzy1]

I had to buy bolts too. I ended up with 5" 1/2-13 grade 8 bolts. I want extra threads so I can install security nuts on the ends.

I got the 4 inch ones from Lowe’s they didn’t have the 4.5’s. I may go back and look for those but this worked ?

 

[RobbieO]

I got the 4 inch ones from Lowe’s they didn’t have the 4.5’s. I may go back and look for those but this worked ?

The shank is like 4 1/2, it's 5" including the head

 

[Ronnie]

Not to the boat but to the trailer, added bunk slides.

 

[tabbibus]

Not to the boat but to the trailer, added bunk slides.
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pardon my ignorance. Does that not scratch the boat?

 

[ourlee]

I call and call but nobody answers. My buddy 4291 says she’s heard rumors of another boat but my captain won’t talk to me.

 

[Ronnie]

pardon my ignorance. Does that not scratch the boat?

Only if the SS Screws back out OR their is dirt/sand between the bunks and hull. Carpet will absorb some dirt and sand but if they get dirty enough they can scratch hulls as well.

 

[TimW451]

That is why you have to blindfold the boat when you leave.

I call and call but nobody answers. My buddy 4291 says she’s heard rumors of another boat but my captain won’t talk to me.

 

[RobbieO]

This technically qualifies as my boat because it's on the trailer and was financed from the same fund. I finished the mods on mounting my Ark 750 trailer jack. I got really lucky. It just fits in between the tongue and winch tower. They recommend installing as close to the tongue as possible.

 

[HangOutdoors]

That is where it should sit on 21' footers, if it doesn't I will pretty guarantee you are too heavy on the tongue and the boat needs to slide back.

 

[RobbieO]

That is where it should sit on 21' footers, if it doesn't I will pretty guarantee you are too heavy on the tongue and the boat needs to slide back.

Are you saying I put it in the right place?

 

[Nightmare]

Xmas in June!
Trying to properly outfit our new boat.
Slide Anchor, Slide Shore Spike, Anchor Line, Bow Line, Slide Hooks, Anchor Buddy, 4 Dock Lines - Thanks Ryan !
Deluxe Mooring Cover
4 Slightly used Mission Sentry Fenders ($100 on F-Book !!)
The Small Size Box Anchor fits into the 2011 242 with LOTs of room, the Large would probably fit easily.

 

[RobbieO]

Are you saying I put it in the right place?

I’ll take that as a yes?

 

[RobbieO]

That is where it should sit on 21' footers, if it doesn't I will pretty guarantee you are too heavy on the tongue and the boat needs to slide back.

Just to clarify, you agree with the placement?

 

[Babin Farms]

Installed a new trailer winch this morning. Went with a Fulton F2 and could tell the quality was 10x better than the no-name, unknown capacity that was on there before.

 

[jdbakerucf]

Not all today, but this week I upgraded the speakers in the boat to all Wet Sounds Revo’s. 6.5 up front, 8’s in the helm. Powered by a Polk audio amp. Also did some gel coat cleaning/polishing... previous owner had a decal on the boat and once I removed it you could definitely see where it was.

 

[Robconn]

Canopy frame version 1.0.. More to follow as I test fit the top. Main pieces screw together and comes apart into 5 smaller pieces and can be rolled up in canopy and easily stored in ski locker. All 1.5 inch PVC.

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I appreciate the pics. I had difficulty deciding how I was going to modify my cup holders to accommodate Bimini poles/ fishing poles. I never thought to use plumbing fittings! Aftermarket cup/ fishing pole conversions cost. $100+. PVC versions cost about $20.

 

[Yambers]

I appreciate the pics. I had difficulty deciding how I was going to modify my cup holders to accommodate Bimini poles/ fishing poles. I never thought to use plumbing fittings! Aftermarket cup/ fishing pole conversions cost. $100+. PVC versions cost about $20.

I thought the same thing. Much easier to buy cheap PVC

 

[Babin Farms]

Upgraded anchor chain today. Went from 3’ of 5/16” to 7’ of 3/8” chain.