I have never rode any surf I live in Michigan I ride flat water most the time I have a rn sj tubbies and foot holds already what would be some good things to modify don't have a bilge or limiting rope and I thing my ski takes on a lil water where the ride plate bolts on to also I see some stress cracks under my handle pole bracket the guy I take my ski to for fixings said I should wait but I wana make sure beacuse I wana do a bit of riding on the great lakes
Surfriding Couple ski questions for surf riding
- Thread starter bobbyd
- Start date
bilge pump, limiting rope, hood straps. d cut ride plate. engine mount keepers.
re-inforce depending on how bad the cracks are. if they are just in the gel coat its not a big deal. if you are going to be going big, you should re-inforce the whole ski regardless. my first trip to the surf I put a 10" crack in my hull.
also engine mods for more power if you are stock - pipe and head for sure.
re-inforce depending on how bad the cracks are. if they are just in the gel coat its not a big deal. if you are going to be going big, you should re-inforce the whole ski regardless. my first trip to the surf I put a 10" crack in my hull.
also engine mods for more power if you are stock - pipe and head for sure.
kcmasterpiece
Sweet Baby Ray's Sucks
- Location
- Daytona Beach
Look to see if the handle pole mounting area has been reinforced. If not, id say that area is going to get worse quickly.
Dont worry about the d-cut plate yet. you should ride the ski first to judge if its too nose low, or want to loosen it up. start out with a flush cut (if anything).
And the motor mods are not nearly as important and handling mods (tubbies, quick steer, shorter pole). you can surf ride just as well as anyone with a stock boat. if you want to upgrade, prop first, then pipe. that should be good for a while
Limiting rope is a must, and a bilge pump.
and lastly, do not get discouraged. the surf can be intimidating. Its nothing like flat water. it will take getting used to. Just watch where youre going at all times, and start small. dont just jump into the critical area of the waves. get a feel for how the waves affect your boat. playing around in smaller white water is good practice too. it has more power than you think.
Good luck and have fun...
Dont worry about the d-cut plate yet. you should ride the ski first to judge if its too nose low, or want to loosen it up. start out with a flush cut (if anything).
And the motor mods are not nearly as important and handling mods (tubbies, quick steer, shorter pole). you can surf ride just as well as anyone with a stock boat. if you want to upgrade, prop first, then pipe. that should be good for a while
Limiting rope is a must, and a bilge pump.
and lastly, do not get discouraged. the surf can be intimidating. Its nothing like flat water. it will take getting used to. Just watch where youre going at all times, and start small. dont just jump into the critical area of the waves. get a feel for how the waves affect your boat. playing around in smaller white water is good practice too. it has more power than you think.
Good luck and have fun...
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
Where are you located? I am in GR. Would be happy to take you out if we get any spring surf.
Limiting rope
bilge
Intake grate
prop
Those are all good things. A lot depends on how big you are going to try to go. I destroyed the hull I learned to do rolls on.
Limiting rope
bilge
Intake grate
prop
Those are all good things. A lot depends on how big you are going to try to go. I destroyed the hull I learned to do rolls on.