Matt's 01 Superjet

[Matt_E]

Nuther Superjet...but this one will be cool. :sneaky: :biggrin:

Anyways, I started tear down in December. It took a while to strip the hull, sand it, and defoam.

For the defoam, I opened up the back purdy good and let loose with a wire wheel.

I reinforced back there while I was at it.
Also, all intrusions into the rear were sealed off with 5200.

I tore out my old one way valve (too small) and stuck a big 2 inch valve and pipe in there.

I refoamed with 3lb foam.

After that, the hull weighed in at 120lbs.

[Matt_E]

More pics of the slaughter.

[Matt_E]

MOre pics. Including shop *****.

[Matt_E]

MOre pics.

[enzo]

Man that looks like a lot of work! I need to do the refoam on mine as well. Also need to fix my caved in gunwales. Repaint and re-turf. Not fun.

Looks like you are doing it right!

[Matt_E]

Yeah...I really didn't want to dig all the foam out...but Phill talked me into it.

I am glad I did it. There were a lot of small leaks.

Just got done putting black paint on the bottom.

[Matt_E]

More pictures. That's a nice BIG one way valve. I had to open up the existing holes for that a bit - that also allowed me to bring it more to the bottom

[Blaster94]

What footholds are you putting in?

[Matt_E]

More pics...glassing the tray back together.

[Matt_E]

What footholds are you putting in?

Blowsion kickers. I actually installed those last spring, but took them out for this job.
They're already back in now.

[Blaster94]

Looks good. I need to get off my A$$ and finish mine up.

[Matt_E]

More.

Hood and nose piece are early Watercraft Factory pieces. Picked up the set for 300 from Jesse. Thanks again Jess.

[Matt_E]

More pics
I got the bottom taped up (Blue) .. that'll be copper colored later.

[Matt_E]

More pics...bottom painted with black. Single stage urethane paint, 2 coats.
That seems plenty.

I'll try to tape tomorrow night so I can spray the copper.

[ski4]

looks good matt, keep plugging away , great pictures

[Phill]

Hey looks good! I think the black will look good. How much of the copper will go on top? You know you have a pic of my hood in there.....

[Matt_E]

Yeah... I saw that. Oops...I might take it out if lazyness doesn't keep clobbering me.

The top deck will look similar to that orange/black setup someone photoshopped for me at PWCToday when I was looking for paint ideas.

[Frosty]

Dude, that's looking nice...

[orange flattop freestyler]

Cool thread, nice work fella :biggrin:

[Mike W]

looks good bro

[Matt_E]

I'm spraying some copper tonight. I had to completely strip the pole down. :aargh4:
I had already primed it, but hadn't taken off all of the previous paint. Then it just kept bubbling up. GAH!

So I stripped it down to bare metal everywhere...gotta prime that tonight.

[Phill]

I told you to take all the paint off:biggrin: .....next time you might just listen to me:27:

[Matt_E]

I kinda like that polished aluminum look now.

[YAMA CAT]

Looking Good:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Matt_E]

Okay..more pics. Just got done spraying two coats of copper. Looks awesome - I can't wait to take the tape off. Maybe another hour or so.

[Matt_E]

Moe pics...that looks horrible on the photos, but actually isn't. The lens is dirty, and I Have some dried primer dust on the black.

I need to wait for the copper to fully cure, then I'll wetsand it if needed, and buff it.

[PancakePete]

That is an awesome color, killer. :biggthumpup:

[D Slicker]

I love the orange, Looks great Matt

[Matt_E]

Yeah, I really like how that color is turning out to look - better than on paper in the store.

[Phill]

I love that color!!! Make sure you save me some:sneaky: The bottom looks way better than I thought it would!

How did you get primer dust on your freshly painted ski?:banghead:

Are you still going to paint your pole?

[Matt_E]

The dust....For keeping the black & copper off the top deck, I taped your plastic around the bondline.
After spraying the black, I folded the plastic up so I could cover the black. Unfortunately, it had a bunch of primer on it (dry), so that crumbled off.
I just got done doing a bunch of sanding to the bottom. When I sprayed the first coat of black, I went too thick and had a few runs. I went up all the way to 3000 grit :o, and tomorrow I'll buff it out.

I'll prime the top deck and pole tomorrow.

[Matt_E]

Some more pics...primed top deck, then taped off.

[Matt_E]

More pics...I apologize for the crappy picture. I need to clean the lens

[Matt_E]

More...including my little helper. And my package from Hydroturf got here today.
Thanks Laurel!

[Freestyleriverrat]

Looks good man.......I though I was being original by choosing a copper/orange and black paint scheme on my ski...I have seen 3 this year. What kind of copper is that?

[HAMMER]

Nice work Matt !
Uz got some skillz in them hands.
make a vid on the next one so we can watch the process next time!
Congrats.

HAMMER

[Matt_E]

Looks good man.......I though I was being original by choosing a copper/orange and black paint scheme on my ski...I have seen 3 this year. What kind of copper is that?


Ha! Tell me about it, I thought the same thing when I saw your post with the colors.:biggrin:
As for the copper, I don't know...I just picked something in a catalog at the store.

[jetskiking]

Looks good :cheer: I was originally going to do that copper also but after seeing you, Ketsair and riverrat do it I decided to be different and paint mine blue. You never see blue superjets LOL.

[Matt_E]

Yeah...check out the very first pic in this thread.

[Freestyleriverrat]

Looks good :cheer: I was originally going to do that copper also but after seeing you, Ketsair and riverrat do it I decided to be different and paint mine blue. You never see blue superjets LOL.

Don't forget 2Lick and I think 1 other guy. I bought my paint a couple of months ago and it was like $110 a pint for the custom copper mix so there is no going back for me. :biggrin:

[jetskiking]

Don't forget 2Lick and I think 1 other guy. I bought my paint a couple of months ago and it was like $110 a pint for the custom copper mix so there is no going back for me. :biggrin:It will still be sweet. the graffics and other options make each ski unique.

[Matt_E]

Couple more pics. Lots and lots of work left, but the end result is finally there if you put enough imagination in it.:biggrin:

I need to do lots of buffing to the paint to get tape marks off. :aargh4:

[IceRocket1286]

noooo u got copper overspray on the front right side


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


looks sweet

[Matt_E]

I know...I'll fix it. Photos of the build all finished should look much better.

[Matt_E]

I absolutely love that XMW pole and the WCF chinpad. AWESOME! I might have to go to Pat's steering as well.
Charlie, I DIG your avatar.

[Mile9c1]

Nice paint job! (what are the zip ties for? jk).

[Matt_E]

I got a -2 pole and Blowsion -1i turnplate. Not that much, I know...but then again, I am only 5 ft 5.

[Freestyleriverrat]

Looks killer all put togather. Nice job and design.

[Matt_E]

im 6'1" so the shorter pole and steering does a lot of good for me. i was positive that i wouldnt like it that short....... until i rode it for the first time.

what color turf are you going with?


I cheaped out...B-Stock. But 25mm pad, and black rail kit.

[Phill]

Hey it looks good! I see you are already being gentle with the bottom (rags on the stand), you know you will be running that thing up on the beach in no time!! (I might even run into it for you!)


Please tell us how you got copper paint spray on the black?



Sam looks so much like Josh!!

[Matt_E]

Yeah, I figure 10 minutes on the water with you, and either my ski is sunk, has cracks in the hull, or your engine blows up.


As for the overspray...that's secret squirrel stuff, and it was on purpose. :sneaky: That's all you need to know. :sneaky:

[Matt_E]

Oh yeah, the blankets were Char's idea.

[Phill]

Oh yeah, the blankets were Char's idea.




That is a line of ****:bs2:



:biggrin:

[Matt_E]

That's alright, I got her back purdy good...those blankets got a nice light coat of jet black on 'em.

[Phill]

wheres that pic of the blue?

[IceRocket1286]

NOOO dont use that B stock turf. YUCK. get black or orange!

[Phill]

Hey whats up? You going to get that thing back to gether or what?

[Matt_E]

How about YOUR ski, huh?

I am working on it. Got the front exhaust all installed! :Banane01:
Getting the flex hose, tee, and waterbox installed was kinda challenging. I might turf tomorrow.
I might have my piston rings before the weekend - in which case I might take it for a spin.

[Freestyleriverrat]

Sweet!! What all is done to the motor?

[Matt_E]

It's a 61x/62T motor - currently at 736cc, freestyle ported (both cylinder and cases - did it myself, check the porting 101 thread in tech FAQ).

Dual 44's on a Riva Manifold, VForce2, MSD Digital Total Loss, B-Mod, ADA Girdle head 200psi, all topped up with a Concord Cutback 13/16.

I'll post a complete list of everything on the ski after it's done.

[Freestyleriverrat]

That will get it done quite nicely :biggthumpup:

[Matt_E]

More pics. I need to spray another coat of black on the pole - I seem to have missed the bottom before.

[Matt_E]

Pic of front exhaust.

I'll spray the pole tomorrow, touch up a couple of spots with black, and start turfing.

[Frosty]

Looking damn good Matt!

[Phill]

Pic of front exhaust.

I'll spray the pole tomorrow, touch up a couple of spots with black, and start turfing.


I cant believe you put that thing in without cleaning it a little?!?!?!:bs2:
Thats so redneck!?!?




It does look good though:Banane01:

[Matt_E]

I DID CLEAN IT!!!

Seriously, I sanded it to clean it up and give it a brushed look.

See what sort of crap you give me for christmas?

[Phill]

why did you not polish it??

[Matt_E]

Because I want the brushed look. I should be done with turfing today - almost time to do engine work.
I got my rings today - thanks Mr Magoo!!!!

[Phill]

Yes, you said you would post pics tonight!!

[Matt_E]

its 4/20! post some turf pics!!!!!


Reefer!

I'm working on it! I gotta put the bottom mat down and the rails.

[Phill]

Whats The Holdup!!!!!

[Matt_E]

Kathy & Jackie.

How come she didn't bring your cylinder?

UPdate: No more turfing tonight. I'm out of contact cement, and the only store that carries it is closed.

[Phill]

They are not down to see you.....GET TO WORK!


And the shop is having some problems getting their honing parts in....

[Matt_E]

More pics.

[Phill]

you could have painted that motor! Turf looks good!

[Freestyleriverrat]

Nice work on the turf :biggthumpup: .............man I hate that job. :banghead:

[IceRocket1286]

Nice work on the turf :biggthumpup: .............man I hate that job. :banghead:


turf isnt tht hard, just take your time.

[Matt_E]

Nice work on the turf :biggthumpup: .............man I hate that job. :banghead:


Right. Notice I'm not showing closeups. :biggrin:

[Matt_E]

Meh...that's alright. Maybe next year.
I agree, it would have looked better.
Halfway through this project I decided I am on a budget.

So what do you mean, you should have painted before graphics? I understand painting before turf (!), but
before graphics??? How does that work, did you paint after graphics were on?

[Matt_E]

More pictures. I gotta clean the dust off...

Check out the MSD TL setup...much much cleaner wiring that what I ran last year. :arms:

[h2odesperado]

Lookin good! That paint looks great, and the groove turf on the rails looks super clean!

[Freestyleriverrat]

That turned out NICE!!! Good job. Motor looks clean as well.

[h2odesperado]

hmm dumb question... what does it say on the side?



edit: oh jeeez thats embarassing its the reg number. yeesh I'm goin to bed

[Phill]

Hey...looks good...I like the numbers! Get that thing in the water!!!

[Matt_E]

More pics. I had it out on the water today.

Bottom end is WAAAAAAAAY too rich....it would take a couple to three or four seconds to clear up.

That bugs me - I ran the exact same jetting last year for a couple of hours, and it was fine. I guess I dropped about 15psi of compression and added more extensive porting. And I got the carbs reversed now.

[Phill]

Looking good!!

How long were you out? How cold was the water?

[Matt_E]

It was 51 degrees according to the Army COE, air about 70. REALLY REALLY NICE!

Seriously, it was great. I could have stayed out for a couple hours if it ran right. I was out a total of 20 minutes or so.

[orange flattop freestyler]

Sorry i havent checked this thread sooner Matt,

She's looking great and defo diggin the colour choice :biggrin:

Orange and black, where have i seen that before???? hmmm :biggrin:

[Matt_E]

To be fair, it's copper and black.

I should call her Duracell.

[orange flattop freestyler]

Sorry mate, pics are a little dark

Lookin good though :biggrin:

[wildman326]

Slick! Lotta work isn't it? Now go out and tear it up!

[Mouthfulloflake]

looks great man...

really..

I want to ride it....

Ill be nice to her.

[Matt_E]

I still need to get'er running good. I got a bunch of jets coming in, hopefully tomorrow. I'll take off work early and go tune carbs.

[chad]

Thumbs up , I love all the pics you took along the way , You gotta feel great looking at that ski now , knowing that you build it!

[Matt_E]

You got that right. I just got back from the River...and it's running purdy nice now.
I'll still try a couple different setups, but so far so good.
I dropped the pilots from 125 to 115 and the mains from 122.5 to 110.

[Matt_E]

Pictures!

[Phill]

you puss......run that thing up on the beach!


Looks like fun..

Whats the water temp?

[Matt_E]

Water is right at 52 degrees...very nice. Makes me think that when you and me started riding last year, it MUST have been quite a bit colder than that.

Anyways, I got more tuning to do....ran bad today. (Just got back).