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kevbo replied to the thread Laser Cut Fiberglass Reinforcement Fabric or Template.Increasing the radius is better but the real problem is nothing sticks to to the deck material very well. -
kevbo replied to the thread Laser Cut Fiberglass Reinforcement Fabric or Template.The sharp edge between the floor and side is a terrible design. It would be 10X less likely to crack if it was a larger radius.
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kevbo replied to the thread Laser Cut Fiberglass Reinforcement Fabric or Template.Square nose upper decks are weak and difficult to bond. Their trays just hang from the top and almost always break around the edge...
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kevbo replied to the thread Laser Cut Fiberglass Reinforcement Fabric or Template.You probably never break the bottom but the sides are very weak. Are you going to try barrel rolls? If so then add material to the...
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kevbo replied to the thread Getting back into skis. Need help..Your timing isn’t great. Almost all the old production twostroke skis need major overhauls now. Plus they are expensive to buy. Assume...
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kevbo replied to the thread How to Remove 1994 SN SJ Drive Shaft?.Use new seals and bearing.
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kevbo replied to the thread How to Remove 1994 SN SJ Drive Shaft?.It’s mostly lack of maintenance. Those splines need to be clean and greased. In 30 years I have never once met or even heard of a rider...
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kevbo replied to the thread What should I do with this old square nose?.If your back hurts you will want to be standing straight with the ski planed. Adjust the pole length so your toes are at the front of...
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kevbo replied to the thread Bilge control options.If you need an electric pump a lot just leave it on while you ride. They draw very little when not pumping water.
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kevbo replied to the thread What should I do with this old square nose?.For better performance you will want a pair of 760 carbs and the exhaust port cut a little wider. Dual 38 will allow you to tune each...
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kevbo replied to the thread What should I do with this old square nose?.A “battleship” really? What do you want it to do?
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kevbo replied to the thread What should I do with this old square nose?.Just cut the flange off flush and cover the hole. Leave a tiny hole so water can drain. The front hose is enough as long as it’s not...
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kevbo replied to the thread Help tuning/figuring out what Frankenstein ski I have….1986-1990 550s used the mikuni 44 round pump.
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kevbo replied to the thread Small hub impellers scrap?.If its a Solas, buy the lowest pitch and be ready to bend it flatter. The Yamaha 144 YQ series work very well when pitched down.