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  1. Welcome to the Premier Vintage Jet Boat site! Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Welcome to VintageJetBoats.com

      You found it!! The webs fastest growing Jet Boat forum. Sign up and hang out. Talk boats or whatever with other like minded Vintage Jet Boat enthusiasts. Exchange ideas and information. You will find: Interactive Discussion Forums | Jet Boat Classified Ads | Expert Technical Advice | Manufactures and Dealer sections | Create a Garage for your H2O Hot Rods | Gallery to upload your VJB Pics & Videos | Bikini archives | Hot Boats | Topical discussions and more

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    2. Announcements

      Check here for announcements and updates

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    3. Events

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      VJB is now hosting and posting events. Contact David or 78_Tahiti via PM to discuss the details.
      Do you know of an upcoming event? Let a site admin or moderator know so that we can get it on the calendar.
      Make sure and read the Rules before attending any posted events, specifically paragraph 12 & 13.

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      1. Other Events,
      2. Nor Cal Jet Boats,
      3. So Cal Jet Boats

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    4. Need help using and exploring the site??

      Look here for answers. Don't see the answer? Post a New Topic here and we will get crackin' on findin' you an answer!!

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    5. Guest comment area...

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      Open area for guests to ask questions and make comments...

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      2. 78_Tahiti,
      3. "THE ADVOCATE",
      4. T8er S.

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  2. Hot Boat Tech Talk Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Vintage Jet Boats only

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      Let's talk Vintage Jet Boats!!!

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    2. VJB Projects & Restos...

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      Let's see what you're working on...

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    3. VDrives only

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    4. VDrives, I/O's etc. Projects & Restos

      If it's not a VJB project it goes here...

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    5. Engines

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      Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Olds...

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    6. Hulls

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      Nose to tail: Fiberglass, paint, etc....

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    7. Interiors

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    8. Jets

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      Pumps, diverters, impellers, bowls, etc....

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    9. Props & Drives

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    10. Tips, tricks, do's and dont's...

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      Do you have a secret trick you use? Let us know about it!

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    11. Registration, Insurance, etc...

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    12. Audio Systems

      Our favorite audio is the rumble of our Vintage Jet Boats but you have to have some classic rock playing too.

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  3. The Cove Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Come on in and have a cold one...

    1. Welcome to "The Cove"

      Feel free to start a New Thread and introduce yourself here, tell us about you and your VJB!

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    2. General BS

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      How was your weekend? What's new with the kids? Where you going for vacation? Does that dang gutter need cleaning again?

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    3. Wide Open

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      That's what it says!! WFO!! Wide Fn' Open!!! Talk about anything and everything here... (as long as it falls within site rules of course ]:-) ) Politics... Economy... whatever...

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    4. Jokes....

      lol.....hehehehe....lmao... Put your funnies here.....

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    5. Motor Sports...

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      Two wheel, four wheel, wings, etc... If is has a motor and it's not a VJB, talk about it here.

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    6. Other Sports

      If it's sports and doesn't fit into "Motor Sport" I guess it goes here?

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    7. "THE ADVOCATE's" Kitchen

      Submit your recipes for "THE ADVOCATE" (Jason) to test out and if he approves they may get listed in his kitchen.

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    8. Front Page Article Comments

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  4. Show your stuff!! Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. VJB pictures

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      Post your VJB pics here. It's easy!!

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    2. VJB Videos

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      Post your VJB videos here. Just copy and paste the YouTube link.

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    3. VJB Rooster Tails

      The only thing I like better than the sound of open headers, are the Rooster Tails.

      Let's see 'em!!

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    4. Tow Rigs and Trailers

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    5. Garage

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      Do NOT delete your thread here... You will be deleting your Garage if you do!!!

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    6. V-Drive pictures

      Post your V-Drive pics here.

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    7. V-Drive videos

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      Post your V-Drive videos here. Just copy and paste the YouTube link.

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    8. Other boat pictures & videos...

      You know... Them other boats... I/O's, V-Drives, Outboards...

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    9. Boats & Bikinis...

      Keep it clean in here... Make sure you know the site rules before posting a pic...

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    10. Random pics...

      This would be a place for pics where there is no category...

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  5. Hot Boats by Region Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Coast to Coast and World Wide!

    1. West Coast | North

      Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana

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    2. West Coast | South

      Nevada, Utah, Arizona

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    3. California | North

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      From Madera and North?

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    4. California | South

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      From Fresno and South

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    5. Midwest | North

      Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa

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    6. Midwest | South

      Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi

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    7. Mideast and Great Lakes

      Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Western Pennsylvania

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    8. East Coast | North

      Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland

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    9. East Coast | South

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      Virginia, West Virgina, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Florida

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    10. Everyone else...

      Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe

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  6. Race Talk Threads / Posts  Last Post

    New forum for race talk... See a need for more race groups? PM admin...

    1. H1 Unlimited Air National Guard Series

      The H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Series races the World's Fastest Boats at events in the USA and abroad.

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    2. Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series

      Imagine feeling the ground rumble when lakeside as the Top Fuel Hydro roar down the track with E.T.s of 3.396 and 255 plus MPH all this in 1000’. In addition to the professional show, which consists of Top Fuel Hydro, Top Alcohol Hydro, Top Alcohol Flat and Pro Mod, we highlight four Sportsman classes ranging from 8.00 to 11.00 second and three Bracket (dial-in) classes in the quarter mile.

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    3. National Jet Boat Association

      The National Jet Boat Association, America's oldest ¼ mile drag boat racing organization. The action is extreme, with side-by-side racing on water at speeds in excess of 200

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  7. Clubs Threads / Posts  Last Post

    1. Have a club?

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      This is a great place for your members to gather. You can have it open to all, or just your own members, your choice. Create your own Picture/Video area in the Gallery as well.

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    2. NUTTZ "Northern Utah Tall Tails of Zion"

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      NUTTZ... Getting wet is half the fun
      www.nuttz.vintagejetboats.com

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    3. The DirtBags

      We are located in Southern California but, boat at Lake Havasu. If you want in the requirements are you MUST own a JetBoat and it MUST be pre 1980. As far and engine make........ ahh who cares?
      www.dirtbags.vintagejetboats.com

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  8. Manufacturer/Supplier Cove Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Go straight to the source...

    1. Information & Guidelines

      Please stop in here first.

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    2. Recommend a local business

      Do you have a local business that you've used that you'd like to give the "Thumbs Up"?
      Post it here, make sure to give locations and contact info.
      Remember this is for positive referrals and not a place for bashing.

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    3. Santana Interior Designs

      Specializing in custom upholstery and custom laser engraving
      SantanaInteriors.com

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    4. Southwind Hot Boats

      Jet Pump Rebuilds (Blue Printing & Repair) - V-Drives - Out Drives - Engine Work, New, Repair, & Rebuilds - Custom Fabrication of almost any kind available for your application - Color Sanding and Polishing - Trailer Repair
      Located off Sunrise and Hwy 50 in Sacramento
      Call Bill Morgan at 916-600-6938
      Southwind Hot Boats Authorized Place Diverter & Controls Dealer

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    5. David Santana Insurance Agency

      Home - Auto - Life - Commercial - Boat - RV -Motorcycle - Landlord - Renters
      Call about coverage for boats with exposed engines and headers too!
      Covering Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, & Washington. Washington DC, Maryland, & Virginia too
      Cell: 916-517-9325 Fax: 916-467-4499 email: david@nationwideme.com

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  9. Free Swap Meet Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Buy | Sell | Trade

    1. Information & Guidelines

      When listing items for sale make sure to include location, pricing, pictures, & if you're willing to ship your item.
      Also make sure to Subscribe to your thread so when someone makes an inquiry you get an email notification.

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    2. Boats for Sale

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      Want To Sell Your Jet Boat?
      Even if it's not a Jet, you can sell your boat here.
      Turn key or projects...
      Please keep replies in this section relevant to purchasing the listed item(s)

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    3. Boat Parts for Sale

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      Want To Sell?
      If it's not a boat but, it's "part" of a boat. It goes here...
      Pump, engine, carb, impeller, gauges, etc...
      Please keep replies in this section relevant to purchasing the listed item(s)

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    4. Other Stuff For Sale...

      Lawn mower, truck, car, trailer, motorcycle, etc..

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    5. Want to buy or trade

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      Looking to buy or trade? Post those items in here...

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    6. eBay Items for Sale

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      Jet boat specific eBay items fed every 12 hours via RSS Feed.

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    7. VJB Delivery Service

      Are you making a run to SoCal from NorCal? NorCal to SoCal? Vegas to SLC, UT? West Coast to East Coast? Or any other long haul that you could maybe help with moving parts long distance? Post a thread of when and where you're traveling and what you could possibly haul. Who know's, you might bring some good boating karma on yourself?

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      2. I'm traveling (from) (to)...

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