Nice Job on the resin. Big and never ending job, building a boat! And it takes time!! How I solved the TIME problem was to dedicate myself to working on the boat EVERYDAY, even if it was only five minutes. Even if I was broke, didn't have any materials, didn't think I had anything to do, still I went out and worked as long as I could. Maybe I'm just thrilled with your project and can't wait to see her in the water!! Again, nice job.
Thanks a lot brother! Thats crazy cause i find myself doing the same thing. There is ALWAYS something to work on. Im glad you're excited brother cause i am too! Hopefully by the summer she'll be ready!
Found your channel just surfing around. Cannot wait to watch this project as it comes together. May even get me motivated enough to build a minimax that I have been wanting to do for 5 years now.
Thanks brother! Im excited as well, just wish i had more time to work on her. I would love to see your project brother. Five years is way too long, "you can doo iiiiiit" lol Im adding you so i can follow you as well. Thanks for watching!
I just realized how old this video is..haha..man your ingenuity, and creativity is inspiration to me..makes me want to run out to my garage and get working.. Loved your excitement when the boat was set in the water.. haha..very cool !! Again thank you for sharing your video
I believe your comment it the first EVER that i've actually pressed the love button for; That really made my day brother! Just seeing your excitement makes me want to push even further!
Thanks a lot brother, I made a promise to you all that we will complete this build. Waiting on some time off from work to make an update. Thanks for watching brother!
Thank you SO much for the kind words. That really means a lot. I just made a quick little update video about an hour ago; im about to upload it now. Thanks for being so supportive and following me along this journey!
Thanks a lot brother! Im really enjoying this build with you all. PLEASE build one! It feels so good to see a project come together. Let me know if you need any help with the design or anything. I would love to help. Thanks for watching!
Jonathan Edwards no, I searched for "pwc (personal water craft) jet pump" on ebay and found this on from a 95 wetjet duo. Or trying searching jet ski jet pump. I had to make an intake housing out of fiberglass to direct the water into the pump. Ive seen a few people actually cut out the bottom of a jet ski though. I personally wanted the challenge. Thanks a lot brother!
laura mcdougal Thats a REAL good question Laura. The only thing I had had was the digital file name (nb3) lol I really like that "someone vs something". Since you thought about it, whatever name you give me, thats what its going to be. LET ME KNOW! lol Thanks
Hello Ronald! I like your fleece layup and glass work. What are you using for engine and coupling? I saw one of your earlier videos showing a possible high mounted engine with complex clutch and chain drive leg. Have you considered a simple direct drive unit? How about mount the engine low and in line with the jet ski input shaft and direct couple the engine to the jet pump shaft with a Rexnord Flex coupling (www.rexnord.com/sites/process/Pages/OmegaElastomericCouplings.aspx). I made a 10-ft jon boat into jet power with a horizontal shaft engine, Rexnord coupling and Berkeley 6JC jet pump with reverse bucket (somewhat like yours). The flex coupling eliminates chain noise and oiling spray issues, and it is much smoother. With reverse, you don't need a clutch, just start up the engine with the reverse bucket preset to a midway on position so the boat will set still while you are boarding. Put a small spring on the steering lever at the jet pump so if you fall overboard, the boat will circle back to you. Have fun!
laura mcdougal Thanks a lot! Lets cross our fingers and hope that she works. Im assuming you're talking about the first setup I wanted to use with the reverse box th-cam.com/video/U4R7UJIA6jI/w-d-xo.html If so, I decided not to use that setup and use this setup instead th-cam.com/video/jOsvLZ3RyAY/w-d-xo.html I would love to directly connect the engine to the pump's midshaft; but I couldn't find anything that coupled from a keyed 3/4 shaft to a threaded 1 1/8 shaft. Thanks a bunch for the link, Im going check them out right after this comment. Someone else told me the same thing; that there is no need for the clutch because the water will at as one. Thanks a lot for the safety tip about the return spring. I've put one on the steering joystick, let me know if you think this spring will be sufficient th-cam.com/video/hiCeTmzxySw/w-d-xo.html Thanks a lot for the help! You're freakin AWESOME!
You should have not change the design from a jet boat to a pontoon boat or catamaran or whatever you wanna call it only a few things different would’ve done for the jet boat but it would’ve been much quicker
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Nice Job on the resin.
Big and never ending job, building a boat! And it takes time!! How I solved the TIME problem was to dedicate myself to working on the boat EVERYDAY, even if it was only five minutes. Even if I was broke, didn't have any materials, didn't think I had anything to do, still I went out and worked as long as I could.
Maybe I'm just thrilled with your project and can't wait to see her in the water!!
Again, nice job.
Thanks a lot brother!
Thats crazy cause i find myself doing the same thing. There is ALWAYS something to work on. Im glad you're excited brother cause i am too! Hopefully by the summer she'll be ready!
Found your channel just surfing around. Cannot wait to watch this project as it comes together. May even get me motivated enough to build a minimax that I have been wanting to do for 5 years now.
Thanks brother! Im excited as well, just wish i had more time to work on her. I would love to see your project brother. Five years is way too long, "you can doo iiiiiit" lol Im adding you so i can follow you as well. Thanks for watching!
I just realized how old this video is..haha..man your ingenuity, and creativity is inspiration to me..makes me want to run out to my garage and get working..
Loved your excitement when the boat was set in the water.. haha..very cool !!
Again thank you for sharing your video
I believe your comment it the first EVER that i've actually pressed the love button for; That really made my day brother! Just seeing your excitement makes me want to push even further!
Just found your channel and was worried you stopped making videos but I'm glad to see the boat is a project in progress. Super cool!
Thanks a lot brother, I made a promise to you all that we will complete this build. Waiting on some time off from work to make an update. Thanks for watching brother!
Good series of videos, I enjoy the thought process you put into this project. Looking forward to seeing you complete it
Thanks a lot brother! A lot of it is trial and error. Hopefully we will have her done by the summer
Hi bro.i just want to ask what's the name of the pump f I'm going to order.and how much also?thank you
I really want to come ride on that boat and go fishing when you're done with it!
All you have to do is say the word bird. lol
I just might decide to take a trip to the ATL once shes finalized.
ronaldhotboy The A will be waiting for you lol!
I'm very impressed by your dedication and creativity. .nicely done. ..keep posting videos please I've been following this
Thank you SO much for the kind words. That really means a lot. I just made a quick little update video about an hour ago; im about to upload it now. Thanks for being so supportive and following me along this journey!
Very sweet, i showed my wife too. You can call me just, Rocket.
Thanks a lot Rocket that means a lot!
so cool ...man.
Thanks a lot my man
sweet boat dude! I've been wanting to build a small (8-10 ft) jet boat myself keep er going!
Thanks a lot brother! Im really enjoying this build with you all. PLEASE build one! It feels so good to see a project come together. Let me know if you need any help with the design or anything. I would love to help. Thanks for watching!
awesome thanks man! where did you get your impeller? did you just cut it out of a jet ski?
Jonathan Edwards no, I searched for "pwc (personal water craft) jet pump" on ebay and found this on from a 95 wetjet duo. Or trying searching jet ski jet pump. I had to make an intake housing out of fiberglass to direct the water into the pump. Ive seen a few people actually cut out the bottom of a jet ski though. I personally wanted the challenge. Thanks a lot brother!
awesome! thanks man!
What is your boat's name? Work progresses faster when you are working with someone, than when working with "it".
laura mcdougal Thats a REAL good question Laura. The only thing I had had was the digital file name (nb3) lol I really like that "someone vs something". Since you thought about it, whatever name you give me, thats what its going to be. LET ME KNOW! lol Thanks
what did you get your pump out of
It came from a 1995 wetjet duo. The midshaft also came from the duo. The reverse bucket came from a 2002 Polaris genesis. Thanks for watching!
Hello Ronald! I like your fleece layup and glass work. What are you using for engine and coupling? I saw one of your earlier videos showing a possible high mounted engine with complex clutch and chain drive leg. Have you considered a simple direct drive unit? How about mount the engine low and in line with the jet ski input shaft and direct couple the engine to the jet pump shaft with a Rexnord Flex coupling (www.rexnord.com/sites/process/Pages/OmegaElastomericCouplings.aspx). I made a 10-ft jon boat into jet power with a horizontal shaft engine, Rexnord coupling and Berkeley 6JC jet pump with reverse bucket (somewhat like yours). The flex coupling eliminates chain noise and oiling spray issues, and it is much smoother. With reverse, you don't need a clutch, just start up the engine with the reverse bucket preset to a midway on position so the boat will set still while you are boarding. Put a small spring on the steering lever at the jet pump so if you fall overboard, the boat will circle back to you. Have fun!
laura mcdougal Thanks a lot! Lets cross our fingers and hope that she works. Im assuming you're talking about the first setup I wanted to use with the reverse box th-cam.com/video/U4R7UJIA6jI/w-d-xo.html If so, I decided not to use that setup and use this setup instead th-cam.com/video/jOsvLZ3RyAY/w-d-xo.html I would love to directly connect the engine to the pump's midshaft; but I couldn't find anything that coupled from a keyed 3/4 shaft to a threaded 1 1/8 shaft. Thanks a bunch for the link, Im going check them out right after this comment. Someone else told me the same thing; that there is no need for the clutch because the water will at as one. Thanks a lot for the safety tip about the return spring. I've put one on the steering joystick, let me know if you think this spring will be sufficient th-cam.com/video/hiCeTmzxySw/w-d-xo.html Thanks a lot for the help! You're freakin AWESOME!
You should have not change the design from a jet boat to a pontoon boat or catamaran or whatever you wanna call it only a few things different would’ve done for the jet boat but it would’ve been much quicker