Another notable jet boat added to the collection.

Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129352

Shake Topic Author Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 982 Karma: 29 Thank you received: 6	Now, not only do I have a dorsett sea hawk, I have a pretty decent all original 59 or 60 beuhler turbocraft. Plucked from Duluth MN Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129359

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Re: Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129361

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Priceless,,,nice haul Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129362

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Thanks guys, was looking at another considerably closer and cheaper boat to pluck but decided to hold off before I call on it, then a bit later found this one, needless to say, I didn't hold off on calling on this one lol. I think, if I ever get this one going (which it is one of my most if not the most complete and solid boats) it would be great on the wisconsin river below castle rock damn down to the upper dells, as well as the lower dells too...

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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129375

Shake Topic Author Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 982 Karma: 29 Thank you received: 6	some pics I snapped today of the interior... the material is not brittle or dried out at all.. very pliable. Hoping it cleans up well... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129376

Shake Topic Author Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 982 Karma: 29 Thank you received: 6	and the nice and fresh canvas navy top.. I am however missing the frame... Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129385

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Shake, just about any canvas or auto upholstery shop can make up a frame four you.
I could use some info on that type of steering wheel you have. The one that is on my rocket has the silver inside the plastic center fading and disappearing. Do you know of any way to strip that silver paint off without harming the plastic? I can then splash paint inside the plastic to match my boat.

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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129395

marko Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 11 Thank you received: 0	Shake...I also have a 60 turbocraft.I have a frame for the top but not the canvas.If you want to sell it,let me know.I can have one made,but I wouldn't mind having an original one.What motor does it have?Does it have the push button hydraulic gate control? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129396

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Cal, I dunno what would remove the paint without fogging the plastic,,,, I wonder if possibly testors paint thinner might work... Let me know if you need more pictures...

Marko, it has a ford y block in it, It does have the hydraulic gate valve on it. as for selling the canvas, I will keep you in mind, but as it stands, it will stay with the boat as this is a pretty well preserved one owner boat..

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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129401

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Caution: do not use testors paint thinner to remove paint from a clear plastic piece, it will haze. Example: I have an old line control Cox airplane, AT6 Texan, and I wanted to paint the frame detail on the planes canopy. Well, I painted it but didn't like the results and thought I'd remove the paint and start over. I used some Testors Model Master thinner and was shocked when I saw that the thinner was clouding up my nice smokey clear canopy. I was able to lightly sand the canopy and restore the clarity a little but it's not the same as it was. I would be careful with thinners.

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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129404

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Did the steel wool thing this morning with 00. When I was finished there were brown stains on the inside of the plastic from age so I did a quick rinse with lacquer thinner and immediately washed it with hot soapy water (within seconds). Cleaned out the stains. I coated the inside with color match from the boat and now waiting a few days for that to dry. I have found over the years that if you want to bring back the shine on those small plastic pieces after cleaning a coat of high gloss clear lacquer does the trick. There was one crack in the plastic so that will probably show but I think it will be satisfactory. Pictures in a day or so.

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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129413

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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129427

Skagit17 Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 81 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 0	That is an awesome looking boat!! It looks to be well preserved, a real 'survivor'. I love the upholstery in that era...and the dash too. Very cool and space age. What does the jet look like? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129448

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Jet looks pretty decent, I'll have to have a closer look at it now that it's supposed to be a bit warmer this week.. the engine has surface rust on it, but beings this boat is in such great shape, I'm wondering if it might just run with some coaxing..... I think I will spend some time with it tomorrow....

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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 4 months ago #129456

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That jet will be great for river running. Mostly calm protected waters, yet always surprises under the surface us outboard guys hate to hit...I learn a river, and then re-learn a river every time out. Now I run my fishing boat on the rivers and glassic goes on only the lakes I know (or I follow in an experienced boaters path since I do not have a jet.

Cool boat! Congrats on the find!!

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Re:Another notable jet boat added to the collection. 7 years 2 months ago #130002

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Just logged on to my go wild dnr page, looks like my title and registration are on their way for this boat, finally!!!! Boat never had a title in minnesota, and the registration was too old and was no longer in their records in MN, so's I had to prove to wisconsin that minnesota does not title boats 1978 and older or 16 feet and under, as well as send wisconsin the letter from minnesota that they no longer have record of the boat... I'll be more happy once the title shows up here in my hand though...

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