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Forum: Scarab
12-30-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By jtmarten

YES! Any variance will void the warranty, cause...

YES! Any variance will void the warranty, cause the engine to sieze, and cause your wife and daughter to get knocked up by the poolman. :lolhit:

Do a search, probably dozens of threads on the...
Forum: Scarab
12-30-2010, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,378
Posted By jtmarten

Looks great! Love the color combo, and it looks...

Looks great! Love the color combo, and it looks to have the standard seating. ( I never liked the side-by-side seating.)
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-05-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,799
Posted By jtmarten

I think all you need is the lower unit. Last...

I think all you need is the lower unit. Last time I looked the SE's were around $800 for a CR lower.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-05-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 875
Posted By jtmarten

You may have to get a quad setup, separate the...

You may have to get a quad setup, separate the shifter sections and toss the throttle sections.
Forum: Scarab
08-04-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,626
Posted By jtmarten

Wrong. If there is any side-side play in the...

Wrong.

If there is any side-side play in the drive, the two tiller clamp bolts at the top of each gimbal ring need to be re-torqued to 50-55lbs. Yearly maintenance item.
Not sure what valve body...
Forum: Scarab
06-04-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,921
Posted By jtmarten

Looks like it has less cockpit space than my...

Looks like it has less cockpit space than my daycruiser jet with saddle tanks did. The upholstery on the cabin seats looks to have been poorly redone.
I think he'll be lucky to get the $20K.
Forum: Scarab
05-26-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,603
Posted By jtmarten

I ran a Holley 750cfm 4150, elec choke, vac sec,...

I ran a Holley 750cfm 4150, elec choke, vac sec, secondary metering plate, quick change spring cap, on my 454 jetboat.
She'd cruise all day at 32-3300rpm on the primaries. Had the secondaries set...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-26-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,989
Posted By jtmarten

Try a 15p prop, you don't need to to go that fast...

Try a 15p prop, you don't need to to go that fast to ski, just need a great holeshot.
Forum: Scarab
04-13-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 888
Posted By jtmarten

Nova II/Spyder Controls Question

I just picked up a set of Morse 4-lever controls to replace the original twin stick top mount controls on the '86 Nova II.
Anyone know if the original cables are 33c's, or will I have to replace all...
Forum: Scarab
02-21-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,375
Posted By jtmarten

I picked up a pair of Hustler 19" props from...

I picked up a pair of Hustler 19" props from Turning Point as a trial for my Nova II which had 21" SS cleavers on it when I bought it. For an aluminum prop they far exceeded my expectations,...
Forum: Wanted
02-07-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,407
Posted By jtmarten

I have a scan of the original '86 spec sheet and...

I have a scan of the original '86 spec sheet and it shows bolsters were available as an option.
What was your speed with the 300's? I'm thinking next year I'll freshen the twins and bring them up...
Forum: Wanted
02-06-2010, 12:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,407
Posted By jtmarten

Very nice looking boat! Was it an actual Spyder,...

Very nice looking boat! Was it an actual Spyder, or a pre-version of it? I thought the Spyder wasn't released until '87. It does have the Spyder's black cabinetry.
Forum: Wanted
02-05-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,407
Posted By jtmarten

They're tough to find in nice, unmolested...

They're tough to find in nice, unmolested condition. I drove to Detroit from Colorado Springs for mine last Spring. Long drive, but worth it.
Forum: Wanted
01-31-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,407
Posted By jtmarten

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/540HP-FAST-FAST-FAS...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/540HP-FAST-FAST-FAST-NOVA-III-26-ft-Great-Shape_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ca9a45e2cQQitemZ260544159276QQptZPowerQ5fMotorboats
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
01-23-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,475
Posted By jtmarten

Be real simple to email Holley for an answer. ...

Be real simple to email Holley for an answer.
http://www.holley.com/TechService/TechRequest.asp
Forum: Wanted
01-22-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,407
Posted By jtmarten

Post some pics; I thought the Spyder wasn't...

Post some pics; I thought the Spyder wasn't released until '87, and all had the short windshield without teak. The bolster seats were an option for the Nova II's also.
Forum: Wanted
01-21-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,407
Posted By jtmarten

Just out of curiosity for those that do not have...

Just out of curiosity for those that do not have the teak windshield trim. Is your model then considered the Spyder? Do you have the short windshield, or the standard height windshield, just no...
Forum: Scarab
01-07-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By jtmarten

Are they serious? "Tough Noogies" on the side?? ...

Are they serious? "Tough Noogies" on the side?? :lolhit:


It may be a prototype or one of a kind, may even have a CF or kevlar hull, but $100K for a 30yr old, 31ft vessel? They'll be lucky...
Forum: Wanted
01-04-2010, 11:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,407
Posted By jtmarten

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/1517124584.htm...

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/boa/1517124584.html

Looks more like a Nova III, but may be a later model II?
Forum: Wanted
12-30-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,407
Posted By jtmarten

Don't know if it is still available: ...

Don't know if it is still available:
http://www.boatcan.com/showboat.php?ad=1162573153

Was for sale when I bought my Nova II in April 09, they were previously asking $20K for it, looks like its...
Forum: Wanted
12-30-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,407
Posted By jtmarten

Looks like it's been modified quite a bit with...

Looks like it's been modified quite a bit with bolsters and a Spyder windshield, thru-hull, added cup holders in the cockpit too. Unless it's an early Spyder, but I thought they weren't released...
Forum: Scarab
11-05-2009, 06:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,868
Posted By jtmarten

I'd verify that before purchasing. I have an '86...

I'd verify that before purchasing. I have an '86 Nova II, same hull, different cabin configuration and taller windshield, with twin 350's and get 54mph on gps @ 4500ft. These are very heavy boats,...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-06-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By jtmarten

If you did have water in the fuel system, some...

If you did have water in the fuel system, some could still be in the carb bowls causing it to stumble. Any fuel in the fuel pump overflow/safety tube?
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
06-21-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,717
Posted By jtmarten

Alpha 1's can handle 400hp, if you're very nice...

Alpha 1's can handle 400hp, if you're very nice to it.
Forum: Scarab
06-19-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,051
Posted By jtmarten

I've seen a few of those late 70's 30 footers in...

I've seen a few of those late 70's 30 footers in the $10-12K range in lake-ready condition. What you're looking at might be worth $2-3K, and lots of your time and $$ spent working on it instead of...
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