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

As the “rigging” phase of my jet boat restoration winds down, I knew I had a few challenges to tackle while finishing the plumbing for the water and fuel systems. Additionally, I needed to figure out how to locate and mount my bilge pumps effectively.

Yes, sometimes even I question my own sanity. The amount of thought, effort, and work I put into the plumbing and routing of my fuel and water systems might seem excessive. I knew I needed some form of support or brace inside my transom for the swim steps—not only for reinforcement but also to eliminate a mess of random washers and nuts from being visible inside the boat. But how could I make these brackets functional, aesthetically pleasing, and practical?

I planned to run the fuel and water lines along these brackets, but I needed a way to keep the installation simple and serviceable. The location of these brackets would impact my water lines and bilge pumps, so I had a lot to consider when executing my plan.

In the end, the solution was simpler than I initially thought. With careful planning, measuring, and execution, the results speak for themselves.

I've put a lot of work and thought into my bilge, striving to keep it clean and uncluttered. I'm pleased with the results so far, but I still need to run my control cables and wire the boat, so I'm not out of the woods yet. It’s a lot of work for a bilge that won’t even be seen once the engine cover is on!

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~ Nick


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About AutoTechNick:

Growing up in rural Oregon, I was always around Hot Rods & Race Cars. I imagine my early exposure to this culture ignited a spark of interest in cars, which remains my passion.

🎓 I am a proud Alumni of Wyoming Technical Institute @WyoTechAutoMechanicSchool where I studied Automotive Technology, Performance Engine Building & Street Rod Fabrication. In addition to "WyoTech," I graduated from the BMW Service Technician Education Program, more commonly known as BMW S.T.E.P.

🏎️ I spent nearly ten years working in various BMW dealerships as a Master Technician. After a move back home to the PNW, I found myself no longer servicing German-made machines but now working with Italians. I spent nearly another ten years as a Ferrari Master Technician & Shop Foreman at a local Ferrari dealership.

🏆 Ferrari selected me as one of 12 technicians worldwide to compete in the "Ferrari Testa Rossa Awards" for four years consecutively. Finishing in 3rd place in 2016, & in 2019 I was able to place in 1st, winning the competition & earning the title of the "Top Ferrari Technician in the World!"

🚀 As my time with Ferrari came to an end, a new career path awaited me…. Aerospace. I am currently working at Blue Origin, helping to build & develop the BE-3PM and BE-3U rocket engines.

With my new career path, I needed an outlet for my automotive passion, thus the reason for this channel…


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