- Location
- Harveys Lake PA
Yes, that most certainly is different from the Stunt and a very good start. I was always impressed with Nick's work so the molds should be pretty decent quality as well.
I'd bet a whole lot of folks would be fine sticking with an SJ hull. It seems like everyone is looking for a quick fix to pull off bigger tricks instead of working on skill and technique.
Because it's fun? :clown:
If the mold thing doesn't work out, call up some builders and see what they would charge you for a top, bottom deck, bulkhead, hood, liner etc popped out of their molds. No finish work. There is your builder kit right there. If I had most of the money for an A/M, this would be what I'd be looking for.
Just curious, how much money is actually put into building a A/M hull like a Superfreak or a BOB? Im not stirring the pot, im just wondering.
If you want to buy a cheap aftermarket hull, buy a used BOB or REV hull. If you want to make an aftermarket hull that is cheap and performs as well or better than what's out there then I suggest you ride a lot of aftermarket hulls and do your homework first to see what works and what doesn't. It's good that you have a knowledgable friend/family member to help you out but it sounds like he only knows how to work with fiberglass and carbon fiber... That doesn't mean he knows how to build a great performing aftermarket jetski hull that is lightweight, strong, and very nimble yet still remain very stable. You should do q lot of homework before jumping onto this. It will not be cheap for you no matter what because people will not buy an aftermarket hull that isn't proven to outperform other hulls. You will invest a lot of money building hulls and either giving a couple away for free or setting up as a demo ski before you net any financial return at all. I hope you have a lot of disposable income and can afford a failed investment just in case things don't work out.