Jet Jon
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21. Remove the excess corners by cutting straight down flush with the side of the pump housing. Do not cut into the ride plate bolt housing (star).
22. You will be left with a thin triangle shape. Cut this straight down the seam as shown. I also cleaned up the jagged break line where I removed the fiberglass floor.
23. Both sides should look like this when completed. I cut along the natural seams that you can easily see on your hull. Detail
24. After trimming the aft top edge of the pump housing and sanding, you should end up with something like this.
25. To trm the sides, measure to the top of the engine mount supports and then cut just above them from the outside. I found holding my Jigsaw at an angle worked best.
26. You need to leave something to support the bulkhead. To me, a curve looked the best.
27. I hope your hull looks something like this (even better!).
28. Using a straight edge, mark the front even with the forward edge of the engine mount stiffiners and even up the front edge.
29. If you are not using a PWC battery (I use full size) you can trim the battery box and cut a drain groove so it doesn't hold water when you wash the engine bay.
30. Carefully Inspect the bulkhead for cracks. If you find more than a tiny crack or two you probably should go to the Webbjet site and order plans for Tim's installation. His technique replaces the factory bulkhead.
31. After using a 4" side grinder to level the bulkhead she's all cleaned up and ready for the Jetfish! Weight - 24 pounds.