"The Short Bus": Retired! Need some advice on it's replacement

[Wolf Child]

She was a fun boat, but I'm just tired of working on it instead of riding it.
1984 JS550

Enter: The Replacement. (Name pending)

1996 750 SXi

For the most part this thing is bone stock.

It's got a UMI ride plate, and top loader grate. Impeller is still unknown, and I see no sign of engine mods. The guy I bought it from says this is how he bought it several year's ago and it's pretty much just set at his lake house since.


I'm thinking I'll need a pipe, F/A, and possibly an Impeller for some low end grunt. Also needs grips and I have foot straps to install. Recomendations?

Next Question.. what tou you guys do about these foam caps when you returf? turf over 'em or remove and reshape the tops?

Hood straps... .required? Best mouning configuration?

Anything else I should do (other than add a bilge) before I head to the surf. This think WLL see Daytona this sping.. So I need to be ready.

 

[WaveDemon]

Anything else I should do (other than add a bilge) before I head to the surf..

yeah, clean it. she's a filthy whore.

 

[Wolf Child]

yeah, clean it. she's a filthy whore.

Your kidding, right? :dunno:

 

[Kennay]

Convert it to premix
Block off the crankcase drain plug
I'd keep the stock FA, especially for surf riding. It keeps the water out better than aftermarket


There is a good thread on here, or on PWC about those tubes. I think tor*p*do has a write up on it in regards to his foothold install.

 

[WaveDemon]

Your kidding, right? :dunno:

is the engine compartment not covered in oil?

 

[Wolf Child]

is the engine compartment not covered in oil?

no... dust.

and a little mositure from me washing it with a spray bottle. it is only 12 degrees here.

 

[Kaveman]

If you will buy a sheet of hydro-turf instead of a kit, you can remove the caps, glass over the holes, fill in the two rear compartments and turf over all of it and it comes out real nice. I have done this to two that I have put wff and blowsion footholds in and it turned out great.

 

[fwi]

So you bought it, nice looking ski.
Primer kit will help.:biggthumpup:

 

[Wolf Child]

If you will buy a sheet of hydro-turf instead of a kit, you can remove the caps, glass over the holes, fill in the two rear compartments and turf over all of it and it comes out real nice. I have done this to two that I have put wff and blowsion footholds in and it turned out great.

ok.. this is what I was looking for. thanx for the heads up.

 

[sxi4evr]

There is a good thread on here, or on PWC about those tubes. I think tor*p*do has a write up on it in regards to his foothold install.

yeah puttin in footholds on these sux!!

 

[Wolf Child]

So you bought it, nice looking ski.
Primer kit will help.:biggthumpup:

yeah, no primer kit. This thing fired on the third bump of the starter after not haveing been run since it was winterized a few months ago.

It starts on the first bump now even with the cold. My other ski's WITH the primer dont start this easy... I alredy like this one better.

 

[Wolf Child]

yeah puttin in footholds on these sux!!

No foot hold... Dakine straps.

 

[Fro Diesel]

nice work scott! good to see you'll be standing up come spring instead of riding that tow ski poolaris. I would go with straps too. foot holds just seem like too much work, i i rarely use my holds. I want to returf my ski and put in straps too. If you get this thing ready in time and can get some time off work, you should go the the pensacola ride with me (chicken bone x2ravaganva). i am working on the details for a condo down there. Should be a great time. good luck with teh build, good to see you got it.

 

[ski_crazy]

Here is a link to my 96' sxi project. I'll have more pics up tomorrow after the clear dries.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/26321

 

[TB]

awsome to see you got it scott..good move. if it was mine i'd be looking at doing the straps..re turf, a pipe, a prop, and change out that pole for aluminum, and a steering system. and definitally blocking off that oil injection and switching to premix

 

[oxnard111]

pull the engine out to do a block off plate on the bottom of the crankcase.

 

[djkorn1]

What everyone else said...although I would do footholds (wider stance=more stable). Get rid of the stupid foam side thingy's for sure and just turf over them with a heat gun.

Factory Pipe
9/17 Swirl

Send the head and Flywheel to groupK for lightening and cutting (quick and cheap bump up in low end power!!!)

Keep the flame arrestor stock!!!

 

[Wolf Child]

thanx for the info, DJ.