Adding an adjustable SHOE and RIDE PLATE to a JET BOAT

It's finally time to set up my boat for a ride plate and shoe. I took full advantage of having my intake out of the boat during the transom repair, by sending it off to be modified for an adjustable shoe and ride plate setup. Most of the work that I have done on the jet boat, up to this point, has been focused on replacing the rotted stringers and transom. Now that I have the structural work sorted, I can start to tinker with the fun mods. I have big plans for the final product of the bilge area. So, before I start working on that, I wanted to get the intake mocked back into place. This will allow me to see what I need to modify on the keel, allowing the proper fitment of the shoe and ride plate setup. I also took advantage of the opportunity to rework my hull to add strength and improve the aesthetics around the pump intake opening. I briefly covered how I set the intake into the hull but did not want to get into too much detail during this video. Once I go to permanently set the intake into the boat, I will make a dedicated video covering that subject. Keep an eye on the channel for that video in the future.


~ Nick


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Take a peek at some of my additional projects & content that you may enjoy:

▶️ Trevor’s 1972 Chevelle Restoration ~ The father / son build:
   • Abandoned Barn Find Chevelle Resurrec...  

1988 BMW M5 (E28) Full Restoration:
🔥🔥Comming Soon!🔥🔥

▶️ 1979 Centurion Jet Boat:
   • 1979 Centurion Jet Boat  

▶️ 2001 BMW M5:
   • 2001 BMW M5  

▶️ Tech Tips & Technical Deep Dives:
   • Tech Tips & Technical Deep Dives  

▶️ Hot Rods & Domestic's:
   • Hot Rods & Domestic's  

▶️ Dinan E28 M5 (1988 BMW M5):
   • Dinan E28 M5 (1988 BMW M5)  

▶️ 2006 Subaru WRX STi:
   • 2006 Subaru WRX STi  


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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, 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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