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Got the ski out on its maiden voyage, but didn’t get to rip too hard because of the new engine. Following the break in procedure recommended by Paul, I was able to get out and cruise around but nothing crazy. My first impression is a pretty good one, the ski is very stable and predictable. It...

Bilges came out perfect. Great clearance everywhere, nice and tidy. I am currently on a mini-vacation but I nearly finished the ski before I left. All I have to do is drop the tank in place and add gas… pics will be coming as soon as it’s in the water!

Thanks Scott! That means a lot coming from you. It’s almost ready!!!

So just to add my experience, when I glassed in my pump tunnel I noticed it sits a bit low. I aligned my pump with the Cold Fusion tool and I noticed with the pump aligned properly, the entire tunnel sits about 1/4” lower than the FX tunnel. The noticeable low spot on my conversion is the intake...

I must admit, I got the idea from @RSKI

Is this @Big Kahuna approved?!? Don’t worry, they won’t rub off on you.

I figured out my bilge set up. I was able to get a side mount bracket from Xylem and housed a nice new 1100GPH bilge in place. I glassed in a stud and mounted the bracket to it, fits perfectly! Plus I siliconed the ol’ 500GPH bilge to the bottom of the hull and it will clear the midshaft. I’m...

I found a solution to the battery thing. I sourced a stainless “S” bend pipe with an 8” offset and it sure does fit nice… I decided to try and cram the helicoils into the handlepole bracket and send it. I can’t wait around forever! Hopefully the new bracket will show up sometime… and I also...

No, but I booked my site 3 months ago and somebody already got mine!!!! I just hope it was one of us and not the Partridge family

Turf wizard tells no lies haha

Getting some test fitting done, turfed the water-box and trying to figure out where to mount my 2nd bilge. I’ve got 1 underneath the midshaft but because of the scoop before the intake, I cannot fit 2 there. Doesn’t seem to be any other space to get it mounted. I might end up mounting it in the...

Ha, I know that guy!

That would be ideal, but the mounting holes are very close to SJ spacing so I would need to fill in the holes and reinforce underneath. Even still, the new holes would be basically touching the old holes and I don't believe that would be as strong as just leaving it the way it is now. If the...

Haha, yeah I guess im just trying to build a Timesert. Do they make Stainless Timeserts?

Im on McMaster right now, What do you think would be a reasonable filler size... around 1/2" size threaded rod? Looks like the key lock inserts in 8-18SS are around $160 for the 8 inserts/drill bit/tool. The 1/2" rod is much cheaper haha.

ScottS you are the man! I have a friend that does custom crankshaft and camshaft "re-phasing" and he showed me how to true a crank one day... Same as this picture!! I spoke with Brian at Torrent and he told me this is normal. He also explained that getting the alignment correct up and down was...

What I said was confusing, Mine bolts from the inside under the bracket, through a backing plate, through hull, and through the base into the uprights. Pretty normal. The uprights on the bracket are held to the upper plate with flat head M8 under the upper base, not through the lower backing...

Jeez guys, stop busting his ballz...

Yes, I do. But I don't really know what to do about it. Im sure I could pull my pump, ship it back to Brian and have him check it/replace it but then there's more time and money. Maybe I will email him and ask what he thinks. I guess all shafts have some run-out in them. Or I bent it somehow...

I can go to M12x1.5 and get a key lock insert that is an M8x1.25. The problem with using another size bolt is that it uses a hex drive flat head to hold the blocks onto the plate. I think with a larger size bolt, the head would stick past the mounting surface. I wouldn't mind it being welded...