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You know, I thought that too. However, when I saw malones rear exhaust tube, I noticed that it was only about 2" diameter. I asked him about it and he didn't go into any detail. My guess is that, especially using a flow control valve (less water in exhaust), you don't need such a big...

Use a heat gun, or better yet (in this case) a hair dryer to soften the tube. Too much heat from a gun can deforn the tubes. Use a coat hanger (or two or long wire dropped down from the top of the pole for added assistance. On getting the bolts through the bushings, yes it is a pain. I had...

It sounds like everyone has ruled out an electrical problem, but if you want to do one more experiment to see if it could be electrical, throw in new plugs and swap the plug wires. They both always fire together. If the problem moves to the other cylinder, then you can be sure that it is...

What pump and prop are you running? Good luck with it, is should be powerful.

Haven't weighed them, but even so, the 650 and 701 (61X) flywheels and stators are the same, so a 61X 701 setup will work too, but I believe the 701 CDI has a higher rev limit than the 650, so look for a 701 box.

I have converted from Odyssey to Deka and will not go back. I have heard that Jetworks is very reliable and also plan to give them a try. Here are some specs on some of the Odyssey and Deka batteries for comparison: http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/7656&highlight=lightweight+batteries

Black wires (grounds) only connect to the case or other black wires, of course.

You would think so, however, here is the thing. Remember electromagnets that some of us used to make with batteries, nails, and wire as kids? remember that the more windings the stronger the magnet (as long as you used a battery that could provide current through the length of wire). Well the...

Hold on a minute. There is clearly a piece of wire in the chip in your hand. As you may (or may not) know, the coil is one continuous winding. You just took a chunk out of it. The only way it will remain continuous is the unlikely case where one section of the winding is shorting to another...

I agree with this. Jeff's work just ups the ante for the other builders out there which benefits us all. Everyone talks about how they want the sport to grow, but then when it shows signs of growth, everyone knocks the contributors.:frown:

I sent Andy (WAB on here) a hull. Check to see if he has some pictures from when he received it. I recall seeing them. They will show the container I built. The basic principle is to build a skeleton with 2x3's and then use the plywood as a skin. You will be amazed at the rigidity when...

Although I would expect Paul to be the best to tell (for your particular motor)you since he built the motor, you can also give Chuckie a call. He usually does that on the motors he builds. I would suspect that everyone on the board should not jump and bore their headpipes to the max size...

I'll be the first to admit that I am a rider not really worthy of having the ski I do, but you know what? Every time I get on my ski and feel the insane power (IMO at least) it makes I get a pretty big grin on my face. There's nothing like the feeling of power and light weight launching you...

I was a little surprised at the PVC in there too, however I am impressed at what appears to be sound-dampening or resonance-cancelling padding on the exhaust tube. I find it hard to believe that he would engineer to that level, and skimp on PVC tubing if he wasn't sure it would work.

Mine seems OK so far, though I'm no Pancake Pete rider.

Not just one respected member, but a few are giving Mark a chance. As a few others have said, Paul's and Mark's personal conflicts need to be kept and worked out personally. On the aspect of Mark as a freeride ski builder, I have known Mark for quite a few months now and I also feel he...

This past summer I called UMI and asked for the UMI part numbers for #4 and #10 on the instructions for 96 and up SJ so that when I called back later, if I decided to buy them, I could give them. Sure enough, as I suspected, the part number included the dash number. I have them written down in...

Of course everyone wants you to part it out. They all want another B-pipe onthe market.:biggrin: I do a lot of parting out of mountain bikes. My specialty is Cannondale. The way it works with them (and it carries over to any vehicle) is that you can buy and part out high-end bikes and...

At least from witnessing here on the boards, I don't think many skis are selling for more than $4000.00, even though they do seem to be sought after. Therefore, I disagree with the $4500 suggestion (please, that's just my opinion, so no offense). If it looks clean and has a decent finish, I...

Why? There's no reason to be mean. Everyone doesn't have to be upset with Mark just because Paul is. We all make mistakes. I've met Paul many times and I have nothing bad/mean to say about him. I wish him as much luck with LPW as I do to Mark. More watercraft businesses means more...