300/440/550 anyone else done a conversion freestyle ski? {550}

[Superjetter_95]

i just started my build on my 84' js rebuild

things to add:
-tubbies{just started}
-footholds{done}
-milled head{on}
-hull reenforcements{1/4 done}
and some other things..

i was wondering if anyone else has tried this, and if so..
what else would be good to look in to doing to the ski?

im already planning to put either a yamaha 144mm pump or a kawi 650 pump in the ski..

and i might even put a 701 or 750 engine into it eventually.

any advice/input is appreciated.
thanks guys

hopin this ski turns out to be a headturner :fingersx:

 

[Polish jet pilot]

I am doing a similar setup! And was thinking about engine and drivetrain... how does the 144mm pupm fit in the stock 550 hull?

 

[ketsair]

check out fearlessnuts build, i think he has the best 550 build yet, my wife did a hood mod on hers where she took off the snorkel, glassed it over & put the intake in the back of the hood, have no problems with the engine starving for air, & she has no need for an electric bilge pump or scupper anymore, the stock siphon can keep up with the little bit that comes in

 

[Polish jet pilot]

I am curious why the 550 builds became so popular lately and why it wasn't done before - I mean things like footholds and stuff were available for long....

 

[Conquistador]

here's a link to my ski build

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/20940

it's not the best ever, but I really love riding it. I've had many issues related to electrical problems & general stupidity since the conversion, but I hope that I have finally got the bugs worked out.

Don;t use a paper gasket on the carb... :icon16:

I also plan on making the pole substantially tighter soon...

 

[orangefinger]

550 Freestyle

Custom made air scoops/handholds + extra handholds, footholds...to be continued.

 

[Conquistador]

Custom made air scoops/handholds + extra handholds, footholds...to be continued.

dude that hood is sick! is there a build thread on it? I might do that myself :Banane01:

 

[orangefinger]

sorry I have no build thread since I am very new to fiberglass work, but it was fairly simple and I was surprised how it all came, its not finished all the way still rough but it definatly has best functionality with best looks.

My advice in starting a hood or any fiberglass project is PATIENCE...it requires a lot of patience going thru all the curing process stages.

If you want any more input on how I made it I will be more than happy to give you detailed input.

Chris ( 550 NOT DEAD ! )

 

[Superjetter_95]

man, its cool to see so many people ridin the old 550's!
ive been ridin mine since i was about ten i think..

ive always kept up with everyone else, and personally id rather have one of these than a superjet thats twice as heavy :veryhappy:

me and my dad are gonna start on makin a fully custom, 701 powered 550 after we get some more cash flow in

im hoping i can make mine rip with a 701 and a 144mm pump set up.

only time will tell! :bananapowerslide:

 

[surfjetlouie]

550 with footholds I install few yrs ago. that was a fast ski that used to belong to SFL back then.
I can't get the pictures to load here. pix are in my album so view them there

 

[Wave Chaser]

Here are current pics of Superjetter 95's footholds and tubbies under construction.

 

[surfjetlouie]

getting my sponsons may have save you lots of work hrs. I have them for superjet and also for 550/440 hulls.

 

[Polish jet pilot]

And they are awesome and at a very good price too....

Louie, can you manufacture a CATS for 550sx pump? Good money waiting

 

[Wave Chaser]

getting my sponsons may have save you lots of work hrs. I have them for superjet and also for 550/440 hulls.

I agree it takes some time and some people might not want to go to the trouble but messing with this stuff is half the fun.

 

[gpshemi]

Ah time versus money...the age old problem. I have time....

 

[Superjetter_95]

ha turned out good!
i wasnt even there for the process.. uppy_dog_eyes:
but as long as they turn out good who cares!
they should thanks to my dad.
but ill take credit for the footholds! :wiggle: