Jet Boat Must Have’s

mur190 · Mar 20, 2019

gunner3006 said:
I have a couple buddy’s with outlaws. They both carry spare starters and alternators. And they have used them.

yup, once spent the las 3 days of a 5 day boat trip staring mine with a screwdriver jumping it across the solenoid terminals haha. whatever it takes!

NoBrakes! · Mar 20, 2019

this is a Jet boat MUST HAVE!

mur190 · Mar 20, 2019

NoBrakes! said:
this is a Jet boat MUST HAVE!

keep them turbines honest!

NoBrakes! · Mar 20, 2019

Spencer and Russell are the only ones capable of it!

catalac · Mar 21, 2019

NoBrakes! said:
this is a Jet boat MUST HAVE!

and only $200K US... Then again a dcb 35 with a pair would be cool.

NoBrakes! · Mar 22, 2019

if DCB made jets! I think the whole package with a stern drive is 200k but who needs a drive? pumps are cheap!

NoBrakes! · Mar 22, 2019

could you imagine this headin up river lol

gunner3006 · Mar 31, 2019

NoBrakes! said:
could you imagine this headin up river lol

Full pin. Man I can’t wait to hit the river. I was talking to a buddy in revy. He was on the Columbia yesterday. Water is very low. We in for an early fire season again?

NoBrakes! · Mar 31, 2019

The North sask is broke here in the city, won’t be long now and it’ll be all the way to genessee. Better get hustlin on the race boat...

gunner3006 · Mar 31, 2019

It’s raining here now. It’s only a matter of time.

catman1 · Apr 3, 2019

Small thing but it has been handy , Benadryl and other allergy pills. Never know when a kid or a dog is going to go chew On a bee and get stung. Nothing like being 6 hours down river and having somebody have a reaction!!! Happened to my dog. His tongue swelled up really quick

gunner3006 · Apr 8, 2019

I’m wondering if anyone has a suggestion for the charger/booster packs? I know it was discussed in a sled thread. I’m thinking one might come in handy? One of those compact little guys.

Cheers

ABMax24 · Apr 8, 2019

gunner3006 said:
I’m wondering if anyone has a suggestion for the charger/booster packs? I know it was discussed in a sled thread. I’m thinking one might come in handy? One of those compact little guys.

Cheers

I know that lots of people like the lithium booster packs. I've never used one, but I'm also not confident they are enough to roll over a V8 with a dead battery, especially considering the extra load put on the starter by the pump rotating with the engine.

So to change the subject a little I like the idea of running dual batteries with a selector switch/isolator. That way you can use one battery to play the stereo, lights, diesel heater etc while stopped and still have a second you can select to start the engine with if the first battery is dead.

gunner3006 · Apr 8, 2019

ABMax24 said:
I know that lots of people like the lithium booster packs. I've never used one, but I'm also not confident they are enough to roll over a V8 with a dead battery, especially considering the extra load put on the starter by the pump rotating with the engine.

So to change the subject a little I like the idea of running dual batteries with a selector switch/isolator. That way you can use one battery to play the stereo, lights, diesel heater etc while stopped and still have a second you can select to start the engine with if the first battery is dead.

I was actually talking about this today. I only have one battery in my boat. Not sure why they didn’t make a holder for two as there is lots of space. I’m going to talk to my welder tomorrow and see what we can do. Having isolation/selector switch is a great idea.

Rene G · Apr 8, 2019

They work, I can’t remember what size mine is but I got it from Costco and it’s honestly really impressive!

ABMax24 · Apr 8, 2019

gunner3006 said:
I was actually talking about this today. I only have one battery in my boat. Not sure why they didn’t make a holder for two as there is lots of space. I’m going to talk to my welder tomorrow and see what we can do. Having isolation/selector switch is a great idea.

If properly setup the isolator will ensure both batteries are being charged when the engine is running regardless if only one is selected. Meaning both stay charged.

How many people would actually ensure their booster pack was charged regularly for use in an emergency? 2 batteries seems more useful, and more foolproof.

neilsleder · Apr 9, 2019

Two batteries are a must imo. I run both for a bit to make sure they are both fully charged then just switch to one so I know the other is there just in case. But I still want one of those booster packs.

NoBrakes! · Apr 9, 2019

neilsleder said:
Two batteries are a must imo. I run both for a bit to make sure they are both fully charged then just switch to one so I know the other is there just in case. But I still want one of those booster packs.

Dual blue Optimas in my Sport with a Cole Hersee isolator.

Chrisco · Apr 10, 2019

Only way to go !!! every boat should have 2.

174mcx · Apr 10, 2019

No need for 2 in a sportjet! you can pull start those puppys!

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