SoCal Jet Boats

Discussion => Boat Showcase => Topic started by: j1mmy420 on August 01, 2013, 09:42:35 AM

Title: New jet boat 77 manta ray
Post by: j1mmy420 on August 01, 2013, 09:42:35 AM

Hello SCJB members. I just picked up a 1977 21' manta ray day cruiser.
Don't know much about it. This is my 4th boat ive owned, but my first jet.
I attached a picture. Right off hand I know the fuel guage and tach don't work.
Going to take it out this weekend for a test run.
Comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated
Jimmy

Title: Re: New jet boat 77 manta ray
Post by: Chad krieger on August 01, 2013, 10:33:34 AM

If u have never drivin a jet boat take someone with u that has the first time is a learning lesson. Be safe and happy boating also welcome to the family.

Title: Re: New jet boat 77 manta ray
Post by: j1mmy420 on August 01, 2013, 10:41:26 AM

Quote from: Chad krieger on August 01, 2013, 10:33:34 AM

If u have never drivin a jet boat take someone with u that has the first time is a learning lesson. Be safe and happy boating also welcome to the family.

Thank you Chad I will consider your suggestion.

Title: Re: New jet boat 77 manta ray
Post by: Chad krieger on August 01, 2013, 10:52:41 AM

No problem just have fun and be safe.

Title: Re: New jet boat 77 manta ray
Post by: j1mmy420 on August 11, 2013, 08:01:44 PM

Update
I officially named her "Bad Fish"
I took her out to Silverwood today and runs flawless.
New fuel gauge installed works good
New tach is in the mail
Here is a picture on the water

Title: Re: New jet boat 77 manta ray
Post by: j1mmy420 on August 11, 2013, 08:02:37 PM

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Title: Re: New jet boat 77 manta ray
Post by: Bwarren21 on August 16, 2013, 09:27:51 PM

Holy sh*t! I bet if you looked on here you'll find me asking about Manta Ray jet boats! I've got a 77 20ft Manta Ray BBF460 cobra super jet! I've only been able to find a couple online but never found anyone else who has one...Finally a fellow owner. They are rare boats and I've found just about all the info you could except how others liked or felt about they're float! I love mine, she rides great and seems to be a well built ride!

Title: Re: New jet boat 77 manta ray
Post by: j1mmy420 on August 16, 2013, 09:36:47 PM

Quote from: Bwarren21 on August 16, 2013, 09:27:51 PM

Holy sh*t! I bet if you looked on here you'll find me asking about Manta Ray jet boats! I've got a 77 20ft Manta Ray BBF460 cobra super jet! I've only been able to find a couple online but never found anyone else who has one...Finally a fellow owner. They are rare boats and I've found just about all the info you could except how others liked or felt about they're float! I love mine, she rides great and seems to be a well built ride!

Nice to meet another Manta Ray owner.
I have done my research as well and found some or little info about these floats. I have only taken the "badfish"(officially named) out once so far. But I love the way it handles and seems to be well built.
I have a SBC Berkeley setup but she definitely moves. Going to GPS it next time out.

Title: Re: New jet boat 77 manta ray
Post by: tony2u@yahoo.com on July 07, 2021, 05:55:24 PM

Hi, Someone gave me this exact boat. He said it was a Tahiti. But after some investigating it is a manta ray. How many feet long is your boat? I need to buy a cover for it. The desert sun and this heat wave is going to rot everything.

Title: Re: New jet boat 77 manta ray
Post by: mash on it on July 10, 2021, 09:13:00 AM

Looks like my Eliminator.
21' day cruiser.
Originally a 460 ferd/Berkeley, now a 454 Chevy.

Great cruisers! But no hot rod, lol.

Dan'l