These pictures are showing most of the steps during the construction of my 215HP JetJon. The boat is a Tracker Grizzly 1754 and the engine was taken from a Sea-Doo RXT 215hp supercharged.
I’ve had this kind of idea in my head for a long time I just haven’t had a clue on where to start. Great work on this build and from the rest of the comments I can tell you have left some inspiration. Really glad you took the time to document this process
you probably dont give a damn but does any of you know a trick to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb lost the account password. I love any tips you can offer me.
@Aydin Owen i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and Im trying it out now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
I can really appreciate the time effort and work that went into this build. I would like to build a lesser version of this with smaller motor for fishing small lakes and rivers, target speed about 25 mph. I have an idea to use a 30 to 50 hp regular boat motor but move it inboard and then use a jetski jet pump and ether lay the boat motor over or use the lower unit gear box but right under the motor to hook it all up. Jetski pumps are cheap, old boats are cheap and old 2 stroke outboards are cheap and very compact so I will see how it goes.
such a great build. amazing workmanship and so happy you successfully completed the project to such a high level of detail. cheers and again, phenomenal build sir!
Sigh... I've lost my will to ever build or fab anything again. After seeing this amazing re-fab project and the fabulous results I think I'll sell my welder and tools and go live in the woods!!!
Awesome build. I was a little slow in thinking that a jet can go anywhere and that gravel was the worst enemy but found that weeds are just as bad. The only thing is with a outboard jet the motor can be raised up and cleaned out by hand.
After 23 years in the marine industry Ive seen countless fishing boats / ski boats etc. But your build here has to be the most versatile Ive seen . The seadoo engine would have to be my only dislike . There are far better options as far as reliability and performance but if its what was on hand or a cheap buy more power to you. Fantastic build easily the best I have seen
Man you got some skills Sir, that was a really neat build. As a kid my dad built me 3 wheelers, go karts, motorcycles, etc.. But your skills are on another level. Very nicely done. lol I have a 1754 that is part of the reason this was really neat vid.
Man I gotta say you put some work into that Jon boat. I really like it! I would buy one if you built one or made to sell. I'm sure a lot of folks would. The black trim on the green looks amazing. Anyway....FINE FINE work you did...Damn good!!!
that thing moves! i bet you could go through about 6 inches of water. i can only imagine the look on people's faces when you fly past there $50,000 river jets.
Love the video, love the boat. I've been wanting one since I've seen them. It would be awesome to have a boat like yours, especially with the rivers in my area.
Hell of a job man, only thing I can say is you may have over killed it a lil. I'm building one myself, but smaller and less of a budget, good job on yours
First class Job , your talented to say the least . I was wondering on the choice of Port or Starboard for the helm . I know it's well thought . A chine , I'm sure has crossed your mind . Is it a little slippery ? Nice job . Next ; Rotary Motor ? BMW ? just teasing !
love the boat its the best one i have seen but just one ?all that awesome fab an design an then u went cheap ont the enging cover -back floor but what does my opinion matter its your boat an its freaking awesome
I've been wanting to do the same thing just want to make sure it's rockproof on the bottom but I can't figure out what the best option would be for that soon I have some ideas but trying to figure out which one is exactly the best
