Super Jet Starting a winter build

[mcguirejohnson]

I picked up this 96 out of the Austin area last August. It runs great, but I cold tell it was holding water. After opening the tray I found very wet foam. A previous owner had put in foot holds and some type of baffled drains (plastic) which did not work. After putting in a biodegradable, I see no reason to keep these. Also, the ski had an additional side port exhaust. Is this worth keeping? Last question is whether to go with ping pong balls or foam What are the pros and cons of pp balls?
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[mcguirejohnson]

I put in a bilge. Not a biodegradable. Nothing like a phone trying to guess what you are typing.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

It's benn a while, but wanted to provide an update

I've had multiple projects come up since I started this build in February. I've been back at it the last few weeks. I painted the bottom today (black). Hope to get red on the rest of the ski by next week. Hope the pics get loaded correctly. I'm doing this on my iPhone. My son is the expert at doing these posts. His ski is the blue 06 superjet. Anyhow, this ski needed a lot of bodywork. I'll get the tray closed up (beer pong balls) onece I finish the paint.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Paint is on. I've wet sanded/buffed the ski. next area will be closing up the tray and putting the turf on.

 

[tor*p*do]

you are going to hate that smooth painted bottom.
I did the same thing to my ski and it took several trips to the concrete ramp to beat up the bottom
and make it rideable. Smooth bottoms are squirrely as he!!.

 

[jeremy chambon]

boat looks sick

 

[mcguirejohnson]

does anyone know where to get an 18-20" yamaha decal? I would like it to have the trademark emblem with it.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Couple shots with the hood and pole set on it. still have to put everything together. Also trying to source some cool Yamaha (black) decals for the hood area. Also, will be working on the tray soon. No plans to go back with footholds. As much as I want to think I'd be doing the rolls/flips, I'm 46 and enjoy flat water and more mild tricks. However, I love getting mad air when my son and I go to the coast, so I'm planning to integrate some full length indentions (around 3X4") along the tray wall so I can jam my feet in and hold the ski. I plan to fabricate something unless there's a better way to source it. feel free to share any ideas. I'm not jumping on this right away. Still need to order the glass/materials. Thanks.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Thanks...It's been a fun experience doing this. Howevery, I'm getting anxious to ride...

boat looks sick

 

[MCrider]

You mean some tray length footholds like these?

 

[mcguirejohnson]

You mean some tray length footholds like these?

This is exactly what I'm interested in. Did you make this yourself?

 

[MCrider]

Yes, i came from riding an x2 where i had a nice wide stance so the narrow tray of a sj cramped my style. When i refoamed i added these, i really like them i have a nice wide stance and i can tuck my feet in for stabs. <o></o>
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here's another picture for reference

p.s. sorry for the quality of the pictures the lighting in my basement is awful.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Thanks for the response. The water bottles give a great reference. If you had to do it over, would you increase/decrease the size?

Yes, i came from riding an x2 where i had a nice wide stance so the narrow tray of a sj cramped my style. When i refoamed i added these, i really like them i have a nice wide stance and i can tuck my feet in for stabs. <o></o>
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here's another picture for reference

p.s. sorry for the quality of the pictures the lighting in my basement is awful.

 

[MCrider]

Haha acutally i had just finished turfing and they were wedged in there to hold the turf up as it dried. I wouldn't change a thing, i was a little worried i wouldn't like them but after riding it i love them. The other 3 guys i have let ride it have really liked it too. I can't take credit for the idea though there were at least 2 guys before me who have done it.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Haha acutally i had just finished turfing and they were wedged in there to hold the turf up as it dried. I wouldn't change a thing, i was a little worried i wouldn't like them but after riding it i love them. The other 3 guys i have let ride it have really liked it too. I can't take credit for the idea though there were at least 2 guys before me who have done it.

quick question on your exhaust. Did you have to rout it elsewhere to make room for the holds?

 

[MCrider]

Yeah, i had to lower it a little bit but i have had it like that for a year now with no issues.

 

[j_rogers]

nice looking ski!! ive never seen that kind of foothold pretty cool design/look

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Update on build

I'm getting closer. I'm hating that we are almost to July and I still don't have it on the water. Hope to be done in the next week.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Starting to get the decals in. Still need to finish the tray. Have to travel the next few days for work, but will get it done over the forth. Went out with my son today on our couch and his blue RN and it is having an electrical issue. He's already got a post on hear trying to figure it out . Regardless, we hope to get them both out next weekend.

 

[mcguirejohnson]

Should be turfing tomorrow. Have some finish work to do on the glass and then I can finally move on. I'm tired of doing glass work.