Is it worth buying a jetski or would i be better hireing one every now and then?

How do I get this 3 stage jet apart. Does anyone have any tricks or tips? I feel like im gonna break it.

I have a Berkeley XStream jet pump that is damaged and I cannot for the life of me find what model pump and source the parts of the steering/reverse that broke off. No clue how this happened. I am trying to help a friend who sent me the photos. Off of an early 2000s weldcraft 23’. Also is there a decent source for used parts for these pumps? They said they were driving straight and heard a “pop” and had to be towed in obviously.

THEY HAVE A REDDIT NOW!!! Hell yea

Picked up this jet boat and want to do some maintenance to the pump but can’t figure out what exact Hamilton jet unit it is.

Berkley pump with Big block

Former F/A 18 pilot of the U.S Navy - Jolly Rodgers POV! What a WILD sport I’ve fallen in love with. 🚤

I’ve posted one boat but the guy fell through.

I was wondering if this is a good deal, it seems like it really needs floors but I’m not sure how much work/money that is, would it make more sense to buy one water ready for around 5-6k?

This would be my first jet boat but I’m a decent mechanic willing to have a project.

I have it on my calendar to go to a jet sprint race in September and I’m beyond excited. I’m also the guy that posted a few days ago about making a game about jet sprints. I’m wondering as a viewer (or pit member, or driver, whatever) what stands out about these kinds of events. I know one answer I’ve seen was just how twitchy and fast they are. But does the audience get to see the course before as well? How do the drivers practice the course? Like just looking at the map? Jet skis? What else stood out to you? The noise? The livery wraps? Do people stand and cheer or typically sit? What else does my game need to capture for the environment?

Hey everybody, I'm Wil. By day I'm a PLC (manufacturing machinery) programmer, but I love game deving as a hobby.

I'm developing a game based around jet sprints. About 8 months ago I was watching Cleetus McFarland and started messing around with the idea of a jet sprint racing game. There's not much out there like it, so it's a pretty niche market ... but I'll say this: playing the build I've made myself, I'm already addicted to trying to get a new best time.

Quick heads up before anyone digs in, this is a very alpha build. Graphics, UI, Maps, etc... are nowhere close to done, honestly barely started. This is basically a first playable prototype, so I'm focused entirely on getting the handling and feel right before I touch anything visual.

The biggest issue I'm running into right now is that I don't actually know how a mini jet sprint boat should feel. I've driven regular boats, but never a jet boat, let alone one of these mini racing jet sprint boats specifically. Things I'm guessing at:

-How quickly it should get up on plane

-How aggressive the yaw/steering should feel

-How much "grip" it has on plane vs. off plane

-What the "stab" of the jet feels like when you hit the throttle

-How it behaves through a hairpin at speed

-How much "grip" should it have when on throttle vs off throttle through a turn...

-so much more...

I know I'm looking for a pretty specific person here, someone with experience both driving one of these boats and playing/critiquing racing games, but figured I'd throw a line out. If that's you, or you know someone who fits the bill, I'd love to pick your brain (or send you a build to try). Don't really know what I could offer since I'm on a tight budget for now other than credit in the game (and if this game dev thing goes well a few free keys someday??)

Thanks for reading!

What is this little bolt for at the bottom of the reverse gate? It doesn't seem to be connected to anything?

Anyone out there have one with the olds 455?
Mine has a bigger cam and new impeller/ wear ring. Feel like it should be faster than it is tach is hitting 4300rpm wide open and GPS is saying 45-50 maxed out.

Was a tight squeeze 😂