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Reference and Articles: |
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Sacramento Bee Article on Jack Keaton - This is from the June 9,
1983 Sacramento Bee Arden-Carmichael Edition - Very Interesting!!
Thanks to 18-J owner Dimitri for providing this article.
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Hardin Marine Engine Owners Manual. This covers both the Ford
460 and Chevy 454 used in the Keaton boats. The 460 used is the
H320. Thanks to Paul Jacobson for sharing this.
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Keaton Wiring Diagram - 460 Ford - This is from Joey McKinney
and is how his 18J was wired direct from Keaton. The only change is
the addition of the electronic ignition.
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Boat Wiring Harness - Universal wiring harness diagram for
standard 20' boat. Thanks to Paul for sharing this
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- 1996 brochure from
Keaton Boats This brochure is from after Keaton Boats was sold.
Shows both the 18J Open and Closed Bow. Thanks to Kevin Taggart for
providing this!
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Here
is a picture of
the Classic Keaton Shirt worn by Al Hopkinson at one of the local
boat shows attended by Jack and Al back in the late 60's.
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Here
are pictures of the blackboard that Jack maintained between 1973 and
1992 showing the buyer and Hull ID numbers of the boats he made and
sold
Picture 1 and
Picture 2
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FiberGlassics - The finest classic fiberglass boating
enthusiasts website. Lots of good information on this site
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General Repair, Fiberglass, Engine and Jet Pump repair and Parts: |
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Classic-Craft 8509 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA
916-383-2150
This is where Keaton's were made and where they still do repairs,
fuel tank replacements, etc. They also are a premier
fiberglass, gelcoat, wooden boat repair and restoration facility.
Check out their new website
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- Heritage Manufacturing 8507 Folsom Blvd Sacramento, CA
916-383-2183
This is where Jack Keaton has parts and does repairs on Berkeley
jets
No website
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- American Turbine -
Source of information, documentation, parts, etc including
Berkeley jet drives.
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- Glenwood Marine -
lots of marine parts - some of which were used on the Keatons.
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- A&T Performance Marine - If you need engine work on your Keaton.
9068 Elkmont Dr #B Elk Grove, CA 916-686-8646 No website
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- GT Boats - Boat
Service - Locally owned shop in Fairfield, CA that provided
excellent boat service especially on jets.
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- JNA Marine Service - 600 Houston St. West Sacramento, CA
916-372-7727 Does pump repair, blueprinting, etc. No website
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- Rex Hutchison Racing Engines - Well recommended engine
builder. 4526 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, CA 916-483-9563
No website
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California Trailer works (formally DHM) - Custom trailer building, repair, parts,
etc. Located in Sacramento 916-688-7767
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- Stringfield's Auto Electric - has assisted a couple of folks
with Keaton electrical issues. Located in Rancho Cordova
916-362-2478
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- Commercial Speedometer Service. Inc. - has Stewart-Warner gauges
and sending units which were used in Keaton boats. Located in West
Sacramento
916-371-5873
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- MBWrap - Dean Berand - one of
our Keaton owners does boat shrink wrapping. His number is
916-995-5645
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Windshield Resources: |
- Bell Plastics - If you have a windshield that needs to be
replaced these guys might be able to help. Have done at least one
Tournament boat with good results. They are located in
Hayward, CA.
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- Oceandynamics -
Another source for windshields. Located in Florida
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- Stellar
Plastics - advertises that they can reproduce your windshield.
Located in Michigan
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- Taylormade
Group - Makes aftermarket marine products, windshields, etc.
Located in NY
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