Uses the superior kawi pump setup whilst boasting 'adapters' to support any engine type (kawi, yami, octane). The adapters are simply chunks of aluminum to make your own motor mount locations. Somewhat smaller hood opening makes installing/removing items a bit of a pain, however if done in the correct order there's no real sweat involved. A big plus is the sxr fuel tank still fits in the hull for those that need more than the typical kart tanks. The installed footholds are garbage and hurt. There's an inch bump out that angles your feet awkwardly. Hacking them off and re-glassing for me was a must do. The ride of the q8 is super stable being its designed from the sxr bottom deck. Handles like its on rails & turns on a dime. Flickable and capable of performing all the classic hood tricks unlike many of the other comparable AM hulls out there. No need for a massive engine to have fun with this boat, its a near perfect all around ski that holds its own on both flatwater and surf riding.
EME q8
- Thread starter motozachl
- Start date
makejetskiinggreatagain
Brandon
Just read that they come with a 1 year warrantee. That isn't something I have heard of before. I'd love to ride one
N3vrSat1sfied
Military Member
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- Fort Worth, TX
I'd like to comment: First off no offense to Motozachl nothing personal, everyone has an opinion. Id just like to point out a few things and address some comments above.
1) Just want to point out for other readers, that you did buy a used hull that was a few years older if I am not mistaking? Didnt you buy Bobbys hull? Anyway, that does play a small role in the installation process. I don't know specific details of your build, but I know you had problems with alignment.
2) Yes the engine mounts for Yamaha are aluminum plates. I purchased my hull directly from EME, and they had the rear left drilled and ready to go and the front right marked. He also even throw a mock up motor in the ski and explained to me how to line them up and drill. In my opinion they are super easy. Yes some other hull manufacturers have motor mounts ready and some you have to install everything like pump shoes. So this really depends on what you want to do. I know MotoZachl had some problems getting his alignment correct. But from my experience it was super easy, and I would certainly not let this sway you away from an EME hull.
3)The engine compartment is on the smaller side but like said above once you know the order to put things in it is super easy. I can have the engine out of mine just as quick as a SJ or any other hull.
4) Footholds. In my opinion I Love the EME footholds as far as angled holds go. I personally would prefer more straight footed like KDX/DVX, but for regular style footholds I like them. No discomfort for me. I did add an extra 8mil layer on the top of the holds. Which if you have it turfed from EME the foothold turf is a seperate piece which makes adjusting the holds to your feet super easy.
5) Handling, I agree with above.
6) the only complaint I have, is my original scupper was terrible. But Eric/Ryan made sure to get me a replacement out asap and I have not had a problem since.
Link to my build in sig.
Link to EME review http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/eme-eric-malone-enterprises.132655/
1) Just want to point out for other readers, that you did buy a used hull that was a few years older if I am not mistaking? Didnt you buy Bobbys hull? Anyway, that does play a small role in the installation process. I don't know specific details of your build, but I know you had problems with alignment.
2) Yes the engine mounts for Yamaha are aluminum plates. I purchased my hull directly from EME, and they had the rear left drilled and ready to go and the front right marked. He also even throw a mock up motor in the ski and explained to me how to line them up and drill. In my opinion they are super easy. Yes some other hull manufacturers have motor mounts ready and some you have to install everything like pump shoes. So this really depends on what you want to do. I know MotoZachl had some problems getting his alignment correct. But from my experience it was super easy, and I would certainly not let this sway you away from an EME hull.
3)The engine compartment is on the smaller side but like said above once you know the order to put things in it is super easy. I can have the engine out of mine just as quick as a SJ or any other hull.
4) Footholds. In my opinion I Love the EME footholds as far as angled holds go. I personally would prefer more straight footed like KDX/DVX, but for regular style footholds I like them. No discomfort for me. I did add an extra 8mil layer on the top of the holds. Which if you have it turfed from EME the foothold turf is a seperate piece which makes adjusting the holds to your feet super easy.
5) Handling, I agree with above.
6) the only complaint I have, is my original scupper was terrible. But Eric/Ryan made sure to get me a replacement out asap and I have not had a problem since.
Link to my build in sig.
Link to EME review http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/eme-eric-malone-enterprises.132655/