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Offline John Finley

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1969 Jetflite V143 - Back seats
« on: November 03, 2022, 08:37:11 PM »
I am a newbie in Minnesota and recently purchased a 1969 Jetflite from the original owner.  The boat is in very good condition, but it is missing the drop down backseats.  Does anyone have a pattern or even close up pictures that I can use to make new ones.

P.S. After I did some research on this boat, I also purchased a 1971 GT150 that I am doing a partial restore on.  The Jetflite came with a similar vintage 85 H.P. Mercury and I have a 115 Power of tower Mercury to put on the GT150.  Excited to get them both on the water next spring.

I appreciate all of the information on this site.  Thanks to all

John 

Offline carlsoncvx18

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Re: 1969 Jetflite V143 - Back seats
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2022, 08:40:00 PM »
John where are you located in Minnesota?

Moorhead south junior high 1973-75?
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Offline John Finley

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Re: 1969 Jetflite V143 - Back seats
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2022, 09:26:03 PM »
West Bloomington

Kennedy H.S. Graduated 1973

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Re: 1969 Jetflite V143 - Back seats
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2022, 09:35:05 PM »
Welcome to the forum John   8)
Please post some pictures of your boats ..

Not sure if any active members here have a V143 ..

BUT ..

There's a Glastron Jetflite facebook group here ..

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1612811945643337

Offline John Finley

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Re: 1969 Jetflite V143 - Back seats
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2022, 09:54:27 PM »
Thanks, I posted my question there.  Pictures to follow.

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Re: 1969 Jetflite V143 - Back seats
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2022, 01:16:01 PM »
I had a '69 Jetflite with a '63 Johnson, 75 HP. That was a heavy motor for the hull ( boat sat so low in the water you had to be careful getting off the throttle or you would swamp the back end) but it was a rocket ship. Not much hull left in the water at WOT. 85 sounds like more fun, boat is rated for 65 HP. Always got many thumbs up and James Bond comments. I would like to see some pictures of your Jetflite as I never took any of mine.

Here's the only pic of the rear seats I have. Hope it helps.



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Re: 1969 Jetflite V143 - Back seats
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2022, 09:49:27 PM »
Thanks John,  This is the best picture I have so far.  I appreciate it.

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Re: 1969 Jetflite V143 - Back seats
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2022, 03:28:05 PM »
1966 seats look the same ..