Jet Boat BULKHEADS, Battery, Place Diverter Mounts & More

[@AutoTechNick]

What are your thoughts on how I addressed the bow in the stringer? How would you have gone about correcting that issue on your build?

[@Ariesgow78]

Everything looks great really hope you put out more videos to show it finished

[@AutoTechNick]

Absolutely! You will see plenty more content on this build! ~ Nick

[@tannersharpe3112]

Loving this series. I wish there was more jet boat build videos like this.

[@superstreet56]

Cool content. I love jet boats. Have owned several. Rebuilt a 18’ Nordic bubble deck and a 19’ Howard with my son. Fun projects.

[@AutoTechNick]

They are quite fun indeed! Do you still have the boats? ~ Nick

[@qt1070]

I truly enjoy watching your videos. I have a 1977 Eagle Pacific that my son and I are fixing to tack at just what you are doing. We are going to use Coosa Bluewater 26 Board instead of wood. This is a boat my Father bought new when I turned 16. So, the extra expense of the Coosa board will be worth it. I’ll hand it over to my son as his boat. Thanks for all of your hard work and educational videos.

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you for the kind words. That is super cool that you plan to keep the boat in the family!! You will create some great memories building that boat with your son. I agree with you that the upgrade to Coosa will be worth it in the end! I wish you the best of luck with the project! ~ Nick

[@erichill7435]

I am going to try and tackle a race boat restoration after watching all your vids. It has a special family history and I never ever would have drug it out of the back if it wasn't for your vids. I might need some tech help lol . Gonna start tearing all the old glass and wood out soon.

[@AutoTechNick]

☝️ These are my favorite comments. It really is gratifying to hear that I was able to help motive and encourage others with their projects, esp when they have sentimental value to them! I hope that your project goes smoothly for you! ~ Nick

[@jamiesonsime9197]

You’re making great progress!

[@lornekofman2163]

You're grinding the stringer looks nutty!

[@unclebobsgarage9136]

WOW! Awesome Job

[@charlessterling379]

Great job....really nice to watch craftsman that take pride in their work

[@AutoTechNick]

🙏 Thank you!

[@robertnavales7331]

I can’t wait to see the gel coat videos! Great work.

[@AutoTechNick]

Thanks!

[@stevem8602]

Excellent content!

[@PBZKYLE]

Top notch as always. It's all in the details! I assume you're going to carpet everything or gel it all inside. No one will notice the notches in the stringer but you. Seems like a great compromise. 👍

[@AutoTechNick]

I actually plan to run carpet up to the rear edge of the back seat. The plan for the engine box/ bilge is to gel coat it. But yes you are correct, the carpet will completely hide the notch in the stringer! ~ Nick

[@vrt4k864]

This was another excellent video, Nick you're doing a killer job! Also loved the hat - merch coming soon??

[@AncientEntendres]

Everything is looking great! I can’t wait to hear how it rides for you. I’m planning on doing my rear bulkhead similar to yours. I never liked the old 2 piece design and my originals were just thrown in there with some chop and resin on a Friday after lunch break apparently. In my 83 I had quite a bit of flex in the bow going through rough or choppy water. That’s a kick in the pants on the stringer situation and was probably a sleep preventer. Things are always going to unexpectedly pop up, and we have to improvise. I would have probably done the same if shimming the port side wouldn’t work.

[@AutoTechNick]

🙏 Thank you. I know exactly what your saying about the original bulkheads. Mine were the same way. Yeah I was pretty annoyed with the stringer situation, but I quickly got over it and moved on. That section of the boat will have carpet, so it will be invisible once that is installed.

[@drewgeimeier]

Looking great! One note, be careful with that battery tray. Looks like you might have created a place for water to get trapped as there is no downhill drain unless your going to fully seal the left side that sits on the floor. Might also consider filling the void with foam to be safe...water moisture in trapped in that space can wreak havoc

[@AutoTechNick]

Yes! Absolutely. I was on the fence if I wanted to incorporate drains into the tray or seal it up. I chose to seal it up. The top plate is sitting pretty much right on the hull with no filler wood underneath. I bedded it in with the fiber filler and also glassed the outside so the box is watertight. I also was sure to glass in the inside of the wood framing for an extra element of water protection before installing the top plate. ~ Nick

[@Ariesgow78]

Are we going to get to see you finish the boat

[@AutoTechNick]

Yes! Absolutely. Like most I am juggling a family with young kids and a full time job…. Then sprinkle a house renovation on top of that. So my time to get out in the shop to work on the boat and film is limited. I am doing the best that I can to keep the progress on the boat, and videos flowing. ~ Nick

[@keithridlen7122]

Question... Why not glass/resin the 1st bulkhead in completely then move on to installing the 2nd one? More room to work... By halfway doing both you created that tight space to work in... Was there a reason you did it that way? Did you mention it and I missed it?

[@AutoTechNick]

Yep…. I agree with you. Looking back at it, I could have saved myself some grief going about it that way. I was trying to minimize cure time on the glass, hence why I did them at the same time. But, truth be told it took me far longer than I anticipated to tab them in. If I did one at a time, like you suggested, it woulda been easier. And in the end I think it would have taken the same amount of time. ~ Nick

[@gdad0683]

I would have notched the cross seat support and left the stringer alone. Way less noticeable.

[@AutoTechNick]

That is a good thought. I briefly considered that as a solution, but the base of the seats is made out of 3/4 plywood. I do not have enough wood to remove and keep any strength left in the seat. I think that you will be surprised at how the finished product turns out and how unnoticeable it will be! ~ Nick

[@russellesimonetta9071]

I knew you,re OCD would win and you,ld get in there and level things up.

[@michielderuyter6011]

Why the many ads? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@stevelegg955]

By chance, has anyone noticed exactly how many times he says (go ahead)? It's almost every sentence. I kline the build, just have to turn the sound off.