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    Winterizing a Jetboat

    I need some help with Winterizing my 1979 Jetboat equipped with a 454 BB. I have winterized our I/O many of times, but I am not sure of what I need to do with my Jetboat. It has a Berkeley jet. A few questions I have: <br />1. Does the actual jet need to be drained in any way? Could there be...
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    Carburator Help???

    I need to pick up a new or remanufactured carburator for my Jet boat which has a 454 BB. One person told me that the 600 cfm Edelbrock #1406 would be a good carb to put on, however I am wondering if I should get something larger? Maybe a 750 cfm? (model #1407 for the Edlbrock and i am not sure...
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    Running a Jet Boat on Land??

    I recently bought a boat with a Berkeley Jet Drive. I have been working on the 454 big block and I will be ready to start it soon. I am used to I/O's where you can just hook up a hose to earmuffs to run the engine.<br /><br />I understand I have to get water flowing through the engine, but I...
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    Jet Boat

    I am looking for information on a 20' 1978 Sundowner Jet Boat. It has a 455 Olds engine. I am looking at buying one, but I am not sure of the value of the boat. They are asking $1500. It is in good shape, but it needs a part relating to the carb. I am not sure exactly what it is (I will...
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    445 Olds in a Jet Boat??

    I am looking at buying a 1978 Sundown Jet boat with a Berkely Jet Drive. The owner says the engine is a Chevy 455 I think he means 455 Olds. He had the intake and valve covers loose to replace a part. he said that he was woking on getting a part relating to the Carb. (I am not sure exactly...
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    Jet Boat??

    Does anyone know what the value of a 20' 1978 Sundown Marine Jet Boat is? Also, where can I get more information about the boat. It seems like it is not a very common boat and I can't seem to find anything about it. I am looking at one that is for sale. It is in decent shape and has a 455 big...
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