octane or superjet

tubbs

tubbs

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Location
uk
there could be a small !!!!!!! possibiltiy that i could part ex my jet for an octane thinking hard about it as i have done quite a bit to my jet and would have fit foot holds and scupper to the octane

so just wanted to know what you guys think???????
power to weight ratio ?
handling?
looks?
and after market add ons?


grant
 
jetskier79

jetskier79

I'm goin' for two
Location
San Diego, CA
I'm sure Mike Serling would LOVE to tell you what he thinks of an octane in the surf. He loves it. Waveblaster069 used to have an octane, and Serlin rode it a couple times, said the pump hooked up great in the surf and it made good power.

Unfortunately, I don't think Mike could ride one for more than a week without destroying it. I'd think You'd have to reinforce the entire hull to really make it last.
 
C

CG Racing

Guest
Dispite common misconceptions of octanes, they are actually really sweet, They come with all the goodies already and without much work, you can make them REALLY rip. As far as weight goes, bare hulls are right around 127lbs, only 10 lbs more than an average sj. I guess i just like em, don't have one yet, but i'm looking. My polaris powered sj is a real handful powerwise. all i can say is if you get used to it, youll like it. malone never had any trouble riding his:smile:
 
Prem1x

Prem1x

Tinkering obsessed
Location
Austin, TX
I think the weight difference is negligible in the surf. It wasn't designed for wave jumping, so sure to secure the hood with straps and hook hood mods. Also, it would be best to reinforce the sides (like most people do with their Superjets and even B1s).

I've done the one-way valve, footholds, 1" padding, pole limiting rope, and hootstraps to mine. Also, I've put on 42's, larger exit nozzle ring and a magnum pump freestyle cone. I haven't done any re-inforcing because I'm not at the barrel-rolling stage yet. (Edit: I also have done the shortened pole, tubbies, and bond flange cutouts).

Overall, it's a dream to ride in the surf. Plenty of stability and control. The only drawback may be the extra surface area of the hull potentially increases the force of the impact you'll feel when you land flat.
 
Shonuff

Shonuff

I've got the glow
Site Supporter
Location
Memphis
You have to own an octane once.

Take your opportunity or tell the guy to trade me for one of mine.

Good luck.
 
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CANDYMAN

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Superjets beena round for a while......tons of aftermarket available.

Is the Octane even made anymore??????????

should tell ya something :biggrin: :biggrin:
 
Gainera2582

Gainera2582

Power and Agility
Location
Lake Saint Clair, Michigan
I think the goodies on the octane make it a better boat to buy, but trying to turn that damn thing is hell.


I did like the power from the octane motor, so I could see a conversion for that setup in a superjet like cg racing did!!!!!
 
tubbs

tubbs

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Location
uk
well cheers for the input guys

i do like the octane as someone said it does come with all the goodies
just waiting on the part ex price but i aint holding out

and yes that is/was my jet in my avatar my wife and 9mth old son:bigeyes: were in my grand cherokee 4.7 v8 and the wife wanted to get in the garage to do some drying and it lunged forward through the door up and over my jet
the front was wrecked by the front diff i had to have a whole new front and respary tried uploading some pics but it didint work will try and get them in carange

grant
 
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All Stock

Keyboard Freestyler
Location
Houston
Time to get a new wife.

As far as the Octane, Nice boat, different handling. It will turn, just takes some time to get used to. I have had a few ?'s about why they did some of the stuff the way they did. Hood liner was seperating after the 3rd ride. No Idle adjustment, takes on water pretty easy. Overall it is a solid FAST boat.
 
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