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

[tabbibus]

I just bought them off Amazon. I bought the install tool as well that way I didn’t have to get to the back side. Worked great. First one took maybe 10 minutes cause I didn’t want to screw up. The next 3 took less than 5 minutes. Super easy.

For lazy folks like me. Mind sharing both links?

 

[Shack]

Phender Pro 3/8-Inch Marine Stainless Steel Quick Release Fender Receiver Amazon.com : Phender Pro 3/8-Inch Marine Stainless Steel Quick Release Fender Receiver : Sports & Outdoors

Phender Pro 3/8-Inch Quick Release Fender Holder, Receiver Set (3/8-Inch Set) Amazon.com : Phender Pro 3/8-Inch Quick Release Fender Holder, Receiver Set (3/8-Inch Set) : Sports & Outdoors

I ordered 2 of each. So you have 4 inserts and 2 pegs. How about if you order them I can send you the install tool. That way you can save $28 and then you could always send it to someone else. I’ll never use it again. I hope I got the links right.

 

[Neutron]

Replaced the flat 5 pin connector with a heavy duty 7 way round connector, now i dont have to use an adapter.

 

[tabbibus]

Replaced the flat 5 pin connector with a heavy duty 7 way round connector, now i dont have to use an adapter. View attachment 184083

This needs q write up

 

[Neutron]

This needs q write up

Was pretty simple, i used this from Amazon
7 way plug
i just didn't use the red power and the brake wire. The rest was cut and splice, with each wire heat shrinked, then i heat shrinked the assembly to the existing wire loom.

 

[tabbibus]

Was pretty simple, i used this from Amazon
7 way plug
i just didn't use the red power and the brake wire. The rest was cut and splice, with each wire heat shrinked, then i heat shrinked the assembly to the existing wire loom.

That's pretty cool.

 

[suke]

Noticed water leaking from the ballast fill/drain location on my rear ballasts which is a sure fire sign of leaking impellers. Also noticed my center locker bag not filling all the way and making a sort of aerating/slipping/skipping sound when filling even when on flat calm water not moving. So, ordered up a couple new impellers and sought about replacing them. Would have been stupid easy if one of the pumps connector wasn't zip tied to where I couldn't get the pump out. Others were easy to pull and replace the impeller. Mine weren't even that tight, also not a great sign, to where I could just pull out the impellers with my fingers. I'd recommend some water based lube, I used ID Glide, so the first start of the impeller isn't a dry start.

Can see the flat spots on this impeller

 

[HangOutdoors]

Installed 2nd Bilge Pump in the bilge. Man is it tight in there to get the hose one out the side. Saraha 750

 

[HangOutdoors]

Tested and satisfied

 

[MrBubbaGump]

Installed trim tabs with auto level!

 

[HangOutdoors]

They steal this i wont replace it again

 

[MrBubbaGump]

They steal this i wont replace it again

View attachment 184609

Does that go in a rod holder?

 

[HangOutdoors]

Does that go in a rod holder?

No, it goes in my custom grill mount stanchion, hangs off the back over the water off my swim platform mount. @HailMary whom is a member here. HIghly recommend his work.

JEWLS Customs - Custom Boat Stuff

Custom grill stanchions for Magma Grills on Yamaha and Chaparral boats, as well as replacement table legs, and custom table legs.

jewlscustoms.com

I also had him make a flag holder small and another holder that mounts there for my 9' beach umbrella. Different colors, solid craftmenship.

 

[Neutron]

They steal this i wont replace it again

View attachment 184609

How did you lose the other one, got stolen?
Thats pretty crappy

 

[HangOutdoors]

Yes. Was at Lake St. Clair. Put the trolling motor down at the tongue and the Magma Grill in its carrying case. Walked to the back of the boat. Pulled plugs and keel plug put on straps. Walked to the front, didn't think anything of it, put trolling motor in truck. Thought family but grill in. Got home it was gone. I guess someone really wanted my $200 grill but not my $1800 trolling motor.

 

[TimW451]

That’s pretty ballsy!

Yes. Was at Lake St. Clair. Put the trolling motor down at the tongue and the Magma Grill in its carrying case. Walked to the back of the boat. Pulled plugs and keel plug put on straps. Walked to the front, didn't think anything of it, put trolling motor in truck. Thought family but grill in. Got home it was gone. I guess someone really wanted my $200 grill but not my $1800 trolling motor.

 

[Neutron]

Thought there was honor among boaters. Jeesh

 

[suke]

Installed trim tabs with auto level! View attachment 184604View attachment 184605View attachment 184606View attachment 184607View attachment 184608

I see a spot right next to those trim tabs that would be perfect for those small lumitec lights.

 

[MrBubbaGump]

I see a spot right next to those trim tabs that would be perfect for those small lumitec lights.

HAHA I have been looking at those! You have a recommendation?

 

[suke]

HAHA I have been looking at those! You have a recommendation?

https://jetboaters.net/threads/underwater-transom-lights-on-x-model-boats.38973/

That's the lights I went with. Have messed with them during the day, but not yet at night and love them.