CD155MX X2 build

[CD155MX]

Ok here is a little backstory. I bought my first X2 last season for my GF to ride. I picked up the ski for super cheap. The ski was really ugly and had been not treated all that nice, but it had some nice parts and ran well so i decided to go ahead and get it. At first I had no real plans of ever doing anything with the ski, but I soon realized how much fun they are and I couldn't resist.

Well now I have decided to do a little build for my GF.

Here is what the ski looked like last season. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/000_2276.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/000_2272.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00230.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00231.jpg

Well during the winter I found another X2 that had a much nicer hull minus some spots where the hull had been hit or drug along something. I picked it up and then had one nice hull (that needed some repair work, but had a much nicer top deck) and a decent power plant and parts. Soo I had enough to make a really nice X2.

Here is the Hull that has a much nicer topdeck.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00272.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00279.jpg

My GF(Magda) and I have started work on the Hull to repair the damaged spots on the bottom deck.

Gotta pressure wash the dirt off first.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00356.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00358.jpg

Here is the beginning of the Hull Repairs.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00360.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00361.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00362.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00367.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00368.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00369.jpg

Next is more fiberglass work and lots more sanding. Later this week I will have a set of TOMS tubbies installed. Pics to follow.

[madscientist]

keep up the good work

[WFO Speedracer]

Ok here is a little backstory. I bought my first X2 last season for my GF to ride. I picked up the ski for super cheap. The ski was really ugly and had been not treated all that nice, but it had some nice parts and ran well so i decided to go ahead and get it. At first I had no real plans of ever doing anything with the ski, but I soon realized how much fun they are and I couldn't resist.

Well now I have decided to do a little build for my GF.

Here is what the ski looked like last season. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/000_2276.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/000_2272.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00230.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00231.jpg

Well during the winter I found another X2 that had a much nicer hull minus some spots where the hull had been hit or drug along something. I picked it up and then had one nice hull (that needed some repair work, but had a much nicer top deck) and a decent power plant and parts. Soo I had enough to make a really nice X2.

Here is the Hull that has a much nicer topdeck.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00272.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00279.jpg

My GF(Magda) and I have started work on the Hull to repair the damaged spots on the bottom deck.

Gotta pressure wash the dirt off first.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00356.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00358.jpg

Here is the beginning of the Hull Repairs.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00360.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00361.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00362.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00367.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00368.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00369.jpg

Next is more fiberglass work and lots more sanding. Later this week I will have a set of TOMS tubbies installed. Pics to follow.


I like the flip stand,I have one almost identical to it here,I made mine adjustable on the height though,it make bottom repairs so easy!

[madscientist]

terry did you really have to quote the pics?

[WFO Speedracer]

terry did you really have to quote the pics?


I really felt the need to Justin ,I don't know why but it was something I just needed to do,thanks.:nana:

[madscientist]

i was expecting you to do it again just out of spite

[CD155MX]

I like the flip stand,I have one almost identical to it here,I made mine adjustable on the height though,it make bottom repairs so easy!

I really like this rotisserie!!!!! A friend of mine that rides an SXI pro built it. This thing is a life saver!!!!! Just I had it rotated sideways, my GF was sanding on the bottom and I was glassing the exhaust closed. Cant beat that.

[WFO Speedracer]

I really like this rotisserie!!!!! A friend of mine that rides an SXI pro built it. This thing is a life saver!!!!! Just I had it rotated sideways, my GF was sanding on the bottom and I was glassing the exhaust closed. Cant beat that.


Yeah I built mine out of a couple of cheap engine stands and made pwc carts out of the leftover materials. :thinkerg:

[cycojon]

lookin good chris, i didn't realize how big those holes were on the front! holy cow! ill bet that was fun filling them.

so saturday after this were putting the motor together and drilling some holes in the pump? and hood straps on both our skis!

[CD155MX]

lookin good chris, i didn't realize how big those holes were on the front! holy cow! ill bet that was fun filling them.

so saturday after this were putting the motor together and drilling some holes in the pump? and hood straps on both our skis!

Jon what would I do withought you. :notworthy:


Filling them wasnt too bad. I just used a few layers of the thick glass on the back side, flipped the ski and filled the gap with milled fiber epoxy resin peanut butter, sanded that down match the contours, then did two layers of thinner glass on the outside. Now its lots of sanding and bondo. I HATE sanding. haha

[cattledog]

wait until your ride the x2 with tubbies, it makes the ski even more fun, great to ride in larger waves and carves great

[CD155MX]

Tubbies are on!!!! Friday night I will pull the screws out and glass them on. Then more bondo and more sanding sanding sanding. Tom21's tubbies are top notch!!


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00376.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/CD155MX/X2%20BUILD/DSC00377.jpg

[cycojon]

that looks wicked!

nice job buddy!

[Motorheads5]

soweet another x-2 build good work keep the updates coming

[CD155MX]

Does anybody have an exhaust outlet that is cooler than the stocker that they want to sell?

[ksmith83]

nice build, gonna work on my g/f's x2 ski this winter also...now i have to convince her to help...how'd you do it?

[CD155MX]

Just luck I guess. When the ski is done I may want to ride it more than her. haha

[Vumad]

Are those the tubbies from Tom21?

[ADDict]

Tubbies are on!!!! Friday night I will pull the screws out and glass them on. Then more bondo and more sanding sanding sanding. Tom21's tubbies are top notch!!

They are Tom's.

[tom21]

lookin good.

[subnsxr]

You should be building a SJ and get the girlfriend a dress and a nice purse!!! HA HA HA

[CD155MX]

You should be building a SJ and get the girlfriend a dress and a nice purse!!! HA HA HA

haha thanks Charles. My next build will be at SJ for sure. When I do a SJ build it will be much more in depth that this one though. How have you been? Crazy about the amoeba thing in Elsinore..

[CD155MX]

Hey everyone. I got held up a bit on the project. I was doing some work on my SXR getting it ready for a laughlin trip that I just got back from.

I was in a real rush to get this project done so my GF could ride the thing. Well I threw that idea out the window because I don't want to cut any corners or half A$$ something and not be happy with the finished product.

Well I am at a decision point. I was reading CRAB'S build and I am really intrigued by his hull mod to the front of the ski. I was hoping a few people could chime in and tell me their thoughts on the mod. This ski is going to be a flat-water ski and it already has TOM21's tubbies glassed on. Also, did Legdragger ever make a mold out of the one that he got from Japan??

[dbrutherford]

...Also, did Legdragger ever make a mold out of the one that he got from Japan??

I think he gave it to 24/7 and they did. But a bunch of people on PWCToday didn't get the parts they bought from 24/& so I don't recommend it.

Find someone going ot the World FInals this year and beg them to buy you one!

[CD155MX]

I think he gave it to 24/7 and they did. But a bunch of people on PWCToday didn't get the parts they bought from 24/& so I don't recommend it.

Find someone going ot the World FInals this year and beg them to buy you one!

I will be going to the WF this year, so I will have to stop by their booth. This is if I don't get impatient before then and just do the foam and glass over method.

Thanks for the heads up

[WFO Speedracer]

The hull mod rocks,I highly recommend it,I am not saying to get it from 24/7 though..

[dbrutherford]

I have a whole list for my parts guy to pick up for me when he is out there!

[CD155MX]

Does anybody think the hull mod would be a bad idea when combined the Toms tubbies that I already have on the hull??

[WFO Speedracer]

Man after looking at these and at Madscientists sponsons in person I want a set of those!

[madscientist]

they rock and can't wait to do the hull bottom in a few weeks befire paint.

crab is running a bottom mod and tubbies as well as a few others

were's your tubbie pics? i've posted mine a couple of times and a surf vid

[shawn_NJ]

The nose hull mod is awesome. I have it on 2 of my ski without tubbies right now, and I honestly dont miss the tubbies too much. One thing to consider.....If you buy the japanese style part, its going to be more of a PIA to install (nicely) if you have tubbies already.

[madscientist]

i'm filling mine in by hand and foam

[CD155MX]

i'm filling mine in by hand and foam

I am going to do the same. Im to the point now where I am just going to take my time and get the ski ready for next season.

[madscientist]

new paint for daytona is the goal

[tom21]

it may be a little late but Vumad did a bottom fill and pulled a mold. it needs a little smoothing out but is pretty good. its at the shop for me to finish and he made it to sell em so if anyone is needing it let me know. his has this installed and my tubbies on top of it.

[CD155MX]

it may be a little late but Vumad did a bottom fill and pulled a mold. it needs a little smoothing out but is pretty good. its at the shop for me to finish and he made it to sell em so if anyone is needing it let me know. his has this installed and my tubbies on top of it.

Hey Tom you are actually about 2 or 3 weeks ahead of schedule. I had some setbacks with school and cash that made me put the project on hold. I was planning on getting stuff going again in about 2 or 3 weeks.


Thanks for the heads up!!! :fing02::fing02:

[Vumad]

it may be a little late but Vumad did a bottom fill and pulled a mold. it needs a little smoothing out but is pretty good. its at the shop for me to finish and he made it to sell em so if anyone is needing it let me know. his has this installed and my tubbies on top of it.

http://x-h2o.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=61541&d=1218177255

This is one of the pictures of my hull after the mods. There are a lot more in my build thread linked in my sig.

The mold I made is really ment to be installed with, but prior to the instalation of Tom21's tubbies. Not saying that it is too late for you to use...

In anycase, The mold is at Tom's shop right now. The only reason we haven't started trying to move this part is the mold needs some minor repairs (I've been too busy to fix it because of medic school). You can probably have one now if you can get Tom to make a part from the mold and you don't mind touching it up a tad once you get it.

[CD155MX]

So this is SAD for me to say but I am parting out ever bit of X2 stuff that I have. Here is a link to my for sale thread. http://www.x-h2o.com/showthread.php?85260-FS-AM-and-Stock-X2-Parts-(Lots-of-Stuff)&p=1031639#post1031639

Stuff did not work out with my girlfriend and I just can't bring myself to complete the build. Please help me move on by buying up my stuff and getting it out of my life.