OVER The TOP Water & Fuel System PLUMBING on my BBC Jet Boat

[@AutoTechNick]

What are your thoughts on the final results of the plumbing? Too much? Just Right? Also, keep an eye on the channel for our Chevelle rebuild videos-we're just getting started with the project. Right now, I'm focused on keeping the car running and on the road so Trevor and I can enjoy it a bit before we dive into extensive sheet metal replacement to tackle all the rust. If you appreciate the attention to detail and meticulous work I've put into the boat build, you'll see the same dedication and precision in the Chevelle restoration. Stay tuned for more updates and join us on this exciting journey! ~ Nick

[@scott8689]

Plumbing is fantastic. I like toned down colors, maybe all black or natural on the fittings but who the hell am I to say! I have nothing this neat! I was thinking of you waxing that glossy bilge..lol!

[@scott8689]

and your hand fabrication is fantastic. Hole saws, sanding, filing, grinding! I would go to my machinist buddy! he can machine anything. Great to see you passing on your craft to your son. I learned holding a flashlight for my dad, my son learned hanging with me playing with everything from cars, my old diesel boat, RC airplanes of all sizes, now 100 plus wingspan. In a year he will be an aircraft mechanic! simply priceless skills good for both a career and just good for the brain and body!

[@AutoTechNick]

I'm with you. Eventually, I would like to purge the boat of all the red and blue fittings and have everything to be polished. Just more things to add to the future "To-Do" list. ~ Nick

[@GregoryJohnston77]

Man. Your plumbing job is phenomenal and so damn clean. This has become my favorite channel quickly.

[@AutoTechNick]

@@GregoryJohnston77 Thank you!

[@trevoryates3694]

Looks amazing your attention to detail is on another level ! Cant wait to see it shooting rooster tails

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you! I'm with ya, I cannot wait to get her back into the water. I still have a lot to do though. ~ Nick

[@daviddesignin]

Hi Nick - I stumbled across your channel today. Your work and commitment to perfection has me mesmerized. Just beautiful!

[@AutoTechNick]

@@daviddesignin Thanks for the kind words David!! Glad you’re enjoying the project. ~ Nick

[@daviddesignin]

@@AutoTechNick We'll need to talk one day. I have some interesting projects on the go. Take care.

[@AutoTechNick]

Feel free to reach out anytime. My email is on my about me page on the channel, or you can DM me in IG/FB. ~ Nick

[@allandekoning4734]

Hey Nick, I wanted to reach out and say the plumbing is spot on 👍🏼 I do agree some failures are necessary to come to the final conclusion as it’s part of the learning process. There’s always more than one way to accomplish a task. I wish I could send to pictures of the rigging and machine work of my late friends Mandella flat bottom. EVERYTHING is one of a kind and done by hand or Bridgeport to perfection. You would enjoy it. I could talk for hours about it. All the rigging and machine work was done by Carson Brummett, a true master of his craft.

[@AutoTechNick]

Sounds like an incredible build. I'd love to see some pictures. You can DM me some on IG. ~ Nick

[@jamiesonsime9197]

Very nice!

[@melvinrawlings1457]

Attention to detail is spot on brother. Keep up the great work. And much love to ya from Maryland❤❤❤

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you! ~ Nick

[@jetneptun]

Great job!!!

[@AutoTechNick]

@@jetneptun Thank you!

[@daltonjameseberhart]

Love the videos bro keep up the great work

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you! ~ Nick

[@unclebobsgarage9136]

Beautiful work! But thanks you switched on my OCD for the winter work on my Jet Boat. Thanks a lot! LOL

[@AutoTechNick]

🤣😂🤣 Glad I could inspire ya! 😉 ~ Nick

[@Epik-hm8ws]

Dude, looking awesome. Billet Aluminum and stainless steel all polished up. Still hoping we will see a run on the water with it this summer.

[@justinleonard110]

Outstanding as always bud!!

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank You! ~ Nick

[@darinkaintz386]

Lookin' Real Nice!

[@jaredstafford5565]

Great work as always nick 👏 👍 when you get the time ill bring my Southwind by and finish some things up lol ..cant wait to see it all finished up nick .

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you! ~ Nick

[@anthonysiegel4685]

Very nice work

[@hotrodhatch]

It’s coming along very nicely! I really like the bilge pump brackets you made. Now it’s time to figure out where you’re going to route the wiring? 🤘

[@AutoTechNick]

I am honestly at a loss on how/ where I want to run the wiring in the bilge. I wish I considered that before I did all the gelcoat work. 🤷‍♂️ I'll figure something out. ~ Nick

[@JacobCoombs-q7x]

Looks great!! I think the hoses for your bilge pump are on the small side for being 1100 gph

[@AutoTechNick]

They are. I ordered those first. Then when I went to get the water fittings the largest I could find them in was a -10. I'll run it as is for now. If I need to upsize the line to a -12, I will have to order larger fittings for the transom and weld on a -12 an end on them. ~ Nick

[@JacobCoombs-q7x]

@@AutoTechNick i think that is still small, but may work since you are running 2 pumps. Accidents happen and hate to see it lost if you need those pumps to keep it afloat. Your build is awesome! Be cool to see it all done and on the water.

[@mannydakilla2115]

Super clean ! Love the channel. By the way what are the washers called that are holding the pump to the transome ?

[@AutoTechNick]

Thank you! Google "Stringer Washer" and you will find plenty of options for the washers you are looking for. ~ Nick

[@btnhtillidie]

What’s the “metal router tool”. Pneumatic chamfer tool? What were your settings? I like the look.

[@AutoTechNick]

I suppose Phenmatic Chmfer tool, would be a better or more accurate name for it. It is infinitely adjustable. I usually set the depth based on aesthetics. I just set it by eye for what will look best on the part. ~ Nick

[@John_Thompson]

I hope Randall Nell comes here and picks up a few tips. He gets sloppy when he thinks no one's looking.

[@mitchklaserner9842]

Are you surrrre you want to put the engine cover on?

[@AutoTechNick]

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