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

[Nightmare]

The prop has no nicks or anything, but there is some rust on the blades. What should I use to clean off the rust?

 

[Wake_Dude]

The prop has no nicks or anything, but there is some rust on the blades. What should I use to clean off the rust?

You'll likely get a billion answers to that question, but if it were me, I'd start with fine Scotchbrite first, with even motion/passes.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

That is just stainless steel bleeding take a small hand held stainless steel brush and it will disappear quickly.

 

[mpecoraro]

Last season I had the dealer do the 10 (ish) hour maintenance and winterization. New boat and the timing worked out. This year I'm doing all the maintenance myself. First time oil change and I extracted nearly a full 4 qts. I probably should not be this excited. However, between the winterization and changing the plugs in the Spring, I'll save enough cash for nearly two full tanks of gas!

 

[Shack]

This is more what I did FOR my jet boat. I got my pole shed extension done so my boat has a nice home for the winter!

 

[Nightmare]

That is just stainless steel bleeding take a small hand held stainless steel brush and it will disappear quickly.

I only used some vinegar and a toothbrush for most of the parts. I scrubbed the shaft with a non-scratch kitchen sponge.

Will the stainless steel brush damage the anodization?

I used this brush for the end of the prop. It looks like it took out most of the rust without any damage to the coating.

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

I would only use it on bare stainless steel

 

[Nightmare]

Is that prop supposed to be bare stainless? It looks like it’s coated with something. The prop shaft doesn’t have the same coating

 

[AZMark]

Clipped my gate moving the boat to rearrange some things. Not even a lake trip!

Luckily the $800 cover seems to have taken the worst of it. Gate needs a little touch up too after just being painted a month ago.

 

[HawaiiBreeze]

I fixed my side windshield...

 

[AZMark]

I balanced this grill that I got for Christmas on my table leg. I had some kind of plan but started drinking beer & it’s still just balancing there.

I’m going to try to shortcut this whole mount thing and try what the guy in the link below did with a reasonably cheap rod holder. We’ll see how it works. I never noticed how this factory table leg has a goofy taper at the end.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/custom-grill-stanchions-available.29939/page-2#post-564043

 

[RobbieO]

I installed my 2.0 Lateral Thrusters, and updated the current Thrust Vectors. Easy install. Can't wait to try them out. I also installed the access port riser (not pictured) Not happy with the way it bolts down. The nuts are tight, but the screws still spin. If I tighten them anymore they'll snap. Not sure why this is happening. I already sealed it, so after it cures, I'm changing the hardware out one at a time.

 

[drewkaree]

I installed my 2.0 Lateral Thrusters, and updated the current Thrust Vectors. Easy install. Can't wait to try them out. I also installed the access port riser (not pictured) Not happy with the way it bolts down. The nuts are tight, but the screws still spin. If I tighten them anymore they'll snap. Not sure why this is happening. I already sealed it, so after it cures, I'm changing the hardware out one at a time.

Robbie, if there's no star washer, there's really nothing for the bolts/nuts to grab onto, so that's just going to be the issue with the fasteners. Even if you added a star washer, there's a chance that you'd start to abrade the fiberglass when tightening them down.

I DIY'd my own, so I just drilled out the holes to the next larger size, bought the appropriate screws, and went that route. If one of the screws eventually strips out, I'll go with a nut/bolt combo. You MIGHT be able to just add a flat washer and suck it tight, but you'll never be able to get it to grab to the deck enough to guarantee that it won't spin.

 

[drewkaree]

I installed my 2.0 Lateral Thrusters, and updated the current Thrust Vectors. Easy install. Can't wait to try them out. I also installed the access port riser (not pictured) Not happy with the way it bolts down. The nuts are tight, but the screws still spin. If I tighten them anymore they'll snap. Not sure why this is happening. I already sealed it, so after it cures, I'm changing the hardware out one at a time.

What was involved in updating your Thrust Vecotrs? Did you swap your older version with the newer version, or what exactly was updated?

 

[84rzv500r]

finished up the exhaust system on my repower and started sorting through the electrical rats nest...

 

[84rzv500r]

I balanced this grill that I got for Christmas on my table leg. I had some kind of plan but started drinking beer & it’s still just balancing there.

I’m going to try to shortcut this whole mount thing and try what the guy in the link below did with a reasonably cheap rod holder. We’ll see how it works. I never noticed how this factory table leg has a goofy taper at the end.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/custom-grill-stanchions-available.29939/page-2#post-564043

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I like it... Im thinking about moving my home brew magma mount from the wake tower to the stern... and that pesky beer always gets in the way of progress

 

[AZMark]

I like it... Im thinking about moving my home brew magma mount from the wake tower to the stern... and that pesky beer always gets in the way of progress

I ended up just buying the magma locking mount and now trying to glue some rubber to it to make it fit the table leg. It’s expensive but it’s a beefier and better designed piece than I could tell from pictures online.

 

[RobbieO]

Robbie, if there's no star washer, there's really nothing for the bolts/nuts to grab onto, so that's just going to be the issue with the fasteners. Even if you added a star washer, there's a chance that you'd start to abrade the fiberglass when tightening them down.

I DIY'd my own, so I just drilled out the holes to the next larger size, bought the appropriate screws, and went that route. If one of the screws eventually strips out, I'll go with a nut/bolt combo. You MIGHT be able to just add a flat washer and suck it tight, but you'll never be able to get it to grab to the deck enough to guarantee that it won't spin.

That's what I figured. I'm going to change the screws from allens to phillips, and add flat washers on the bottom. After I thought about it, there is no way for them to cinch. As long as I have a good seal it's all good. I'm OCD to a fault. Thank you

 

[RobbieO]

What was involved in updating your Thrust Vecotrs? Did you swap your older version with the newer version, or what exactly was updated?

When you order the 2.0 Lateral Thrusters, you get new designed fins so that all 4 have the new cutouts. I'm thinking about adding an additional tie rod now since there is clearance. I hope I like the thrusters, I drilled my FN nozzles. Thoughts on the additional tie rod? Should take the strain off the starboard cable.

 

[drewkaree]

When you order the 2.0 Lateral Thrusters, you get new designed fins so that all 4 have the new cutouts. I'm thinking about adding an additional tie rod now since there is clearance. I hope I like the thrusters, I drilled my FN nozzles. Thoughts on the additional tie rod? Should take the strain off the starboard cable.

I can see the usefulness of the extra tie rod. I'll be interested in your experience with the lateral thrusters. I don't have much need for them with my typical boating, except for one bar. Current is coming around a corner, and it's one of the faster-moving spots on the river. Thankfully, they offer shite service and are overpriced, so we rarely stop in.