550sx SURF MOD Questions

[550surf]

Hi Guys,

Ive decided to go ahead with modifying my 550sx into barrel rolling machine. Its an ex race ski so its all good in that department.

I wanted to work on the hull,fiberglass work and steering pole questions. I ll just jump right into it please.



Goals: Reinforce the hull and pole and other necessary parts.
Questions: Whats materials are best and lightweight options? and how many layer of this? eg 3 layers of fiberglass? I heard carbon is an option. again please claify this for me.

also, mould had accumulated over the years on the hull, will a buff with a cutting agent remove than and brighten the paint or plastic?


thanks guys,

 

[Freestyla]

Hey mate, yeah as for the mould, a good polish will get that nasty stuff right off. As for the reinforcing, rip the engine, tank and w/bok out. turn ski on its side and reinforce the whole side from top to bottom, you will need to use epoxy resin as it an smc and not fibreglass. i used the thinnest biax cloth and did two layers, also try and get right up the front and do the nose also. I didn't bother with the floor of the engine bay and no probs yet. Also get yourself a limiting rope so the pole doesn't over extend forward and snap off. make yourself some surf fins for the back end, use a toploader scoop grate for the rough water, get a frogskin airfilter cover to stop water getting in, and maybe chuck a SBN 44 on that badboy also. That should just about do it. All the best and enjoy. Oh.....Post pics too dude.

 

[550surf]

would you mind elaborating on using epoxy resin not polymer resin? ( the cheapest one- because i already bought it! and i bought chop strand.....is that okay? it just feel more general thus safer to me....

ive pretty much stripped it , even the pump, had to install a new steering cable.
I appreciate you talking the time in writing your reply, was really good.
id like to invite you to take a look a few diagrams on my latest post.
its my main problem and a hard question i promise you, a good challenge

http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/route-water-to-cool-a-boost-ported-cylinder.153374/

id really like to hear your opinion bro,

cheers