Parts seem loose on my panther? Please help

[chevyboy]

Hey guys, I just purchased a boat with a panther and it seems to be working fine. But I noticed when I was checking it out on the trailer that some parts like the reverse gate seem to be loose and have some play in it. Is this normal or should I be concerned? Thanks

[dragracerdave]

I would check the nylon bushings, metal on metal would not be good..Tom at Jet boat Performance would know what kind of play is acceptable, good luck with the new float!!

[jetboatperformance]

General wear from time ad use at the nozzle and reverse pins and nyliner bearings will likley produce that feeling, simple fix to rebush those pieces Tom

[78_Tahiti]

Like Tom and Dave said, the nyliner bushings can really tighten things up nicely. Only issues I had beyond that is where Panther modified my exit housing, they didn't leave enough material, and the holes ovaled out. But I can show you pics of a solution to that if thats what you find.

[chevyboy]

Thanks, I live out in upstate NY. Do you know how I would be able to get that stuff and have it shipped out here?

[78_Tahiti]

Give Tom a call at Jetboatperformance.com, or Duane at Hi-Tech Performance. They can send you what you need.