Predator 212 jet boat with CVT

[@motomax13]

this is awesome. I'm following this build!!! I want to do one, ill see what your trial and error inspires lol

[@longtailboat]

I have a powerful Vanguard V-Twin 16hp engine and I also really like the Predator brand

[@PapaDIY50]

I'm impressed. great job.

[@midwesthobbies]

@@PapaDIY50 thanks

[@brw4940]

Yes

[@coltensawyer6761]

So what adapter from the pump to get a chain on it did you use on the 459 or any of them ? And couldn’t I order a used pump on eBay ? I have a small Jon I may try on. I’m also gonna try to get into tig welding. What welder are you using ?

[@midwesthobbies]

@@coltensawyer6761 just need to drill and tap a sprocket on the pump drive shaft. Yes buy pump on eBay.
Primweld 225x

[@coltensawyer6761]

@ how do you get the boat cut out ? Like do you measure the pump and then draw lines or trace the pump or what ?

[@midwesthobbies]

@@coltensawyer6761yes cut out hole in boat for the pump and I used aluminum brackets to clamp it in with 3m 5200

[@coltensawyer6761]

@ i see!! But how do you get the hole where you want it in the boat ?and correct size and placement. Do you just eye ball it or trace the Ski part or measure ?

[@joshanderson1019]

You need to gear it up a lot more, the cvt starts out at 6:1 and ends at 1:1. With stock springs and weights, they reach 1:1 at ~3800rpm

[@midwesthobbies]

Good to know thanks

[@MattThomas-c4m]

Link for the cvt?

[@midwesthobbies]

@@MattThomas-c4m a.co/d/3dVO24v