1989 funjet resto/conversion

[madman2021]

I've got a 10 foot 1989 funjet mini jet boat that has never been finished from the factory. All I have is the top and bottom of the hull and hin number. I want to build the boat but had a few questions before I get started. The top and bottom hulls were never mated together. How do I connect both of them? Instead of the factory 50hp or 70hp jet drive system, could I modifiy an outboard motor to work? What hp?

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1989 funjet resto/conversion

Ayuh, the sections are dry fited, 'n either riveted or glued....

Donno if you can refit it to an outboard or not,...
Got any pictures, or Ideas,..??
It'll take a stout transom, that Jets don't have...

 

[madman2021]

Re: 1989 funjet resto/conversion

I will be reinforcing the transom and build an offset bracket. I'm thinking 15hp minimum.
I do have pics but can only email them. No computer.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1989 funjet resto/conversion

NO COMPUTER!!! Then how the heck are you posting on iBoats? I AM Confused?????

 

[HalfTired]

Re: 1989 funjet resto/conversion

Have you gotten any farther along in your project? I recently bought a 1987 Funjet and am planning on restoring it to factory original if possible. Any idea where to pick up a factory service manual or an original owners manual for these things? I have not had any luck with Google searches or E-Bay either...