new project maybe

[W Vaughan]

So the entertainer is getting close to complete. I can't stand to be without a project. So I've found a 76 jetmate pretty much bare hull 460 and berkley pump, but its 300 bucks. I don't think i can pass this one up. Will post some pics as soon as i get them.

 

[bigredinohio]

Can't wait to see what you get.

 

[Big Red]

Which jetmate is it, the one with bucket seats on the sides of the hatch, or the one with the staight bench seat in the back.

 

[W Vaughan]

I'm not sure yet. Haven't made it to look at it. 76 jetmate II is all I know so far.

 

[Big Red]

Here is a pic of the 76 I had

 

[jazzy]

thats a sweet looking boat

 

[W Vaughan]

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab158/WVaughan/jetboat004.jpg[/url]
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab158/WVaughan/jetboat003.jpg
http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab158/WVaughan/jetboat005.jpg

Here are some links to pics. Couldnt resize on my phone to upload. It's pretty rough but over all complete. The price is right. So guess it will be in my shop in the next few days.

 

[W Vaughan]

Headed home!

Well my 200 dollar jet mate is on its way home from Memphis now!

 

[Jetmate]

Cool boat. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Looks like second jetmate design. I have one, same style as Red's, They are a lotta fun. Here is link to mine on this sight:

http://checkmate-boats.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14018

I redid mine a few years back, Bud I've had it since 1981. Good luck on you project. Keep the pics coming.

 

[W Vaughan]

a few more pics

 

[Will30]

Will be a nice classic when its finished

 

[Jetmate]

Hay I got a spare Bucket seat if you need one. Looks the same as yours. You have a lot of work before you get to that point though.

 

[Don's89 Senator]

I always had a thing for Jetboats... Love watching vids on jets... Good luck on your find...

 

[W Vaughan]

The topsides are in pretty rough shape but the sides and bottom of the hull are really nice. The floor has been removed and the only interior left is the front buckets. It's going to take a ton of work for sure but I still am really happy with what I got for the money. The interior should be done for my entertainer by this weekend as soon as its back in the jetmate is going in the shop. I will do the floor first. That will give me time to figure out what to do with the topsides as far as paint or gel and color scheme. I'm thinking heavy red flake over a black base with silver accents on the body lines. I already have a forged and balanced eagle rotating assembly with forged je piston for the 460. I have a set of factory DOVE heads but hopefully something better will come along before I get to that point.

 

[ezstriper]

cool ! good luck on the project....had a 72 chris craft XK19 jet I redid several years ago....very cool boat...these remind me of that...wish I had it back !!