Very Nice. I really like the design of the whole thing. Makes me want to build one. If you had to build another one, what changes or improvements would you make?
I know it's been 3 years since you commented, but the answer is do a compression test. That is the end all be all answer to anyone ever asking about the condition of an engine. Everything else is relatively easy to fix on a 2 stroke. If that is good and cylinders are within 10-15% and over 100psi (excellent condition would be 110-130 but unlikely on an old ski) you are going to get many more seasons out of it.
@timlong1462 Thanks. Still good info. I bought a boat and a ski but the project sat for the last three years and I just sold the hole mess to set at someone else's house. LOL. Thanks again and have a great day.
How much would you charge to put a motor and pump in a boat? If no linkage was connected or anything just install the ski in the boat. Like if I brought you a new ski and new boat.
Rob Fite no website, and I do this on the side, weekends mostly, takes me about 3 months per build. My main social media outlet is Instagram @sc_designs77
bent rodguy the customer supplies the boat and ski, I just provide the labor. The material cost was in the neighborhood of 2k and I had about 85hrs in this build at 30hr.
do you have a website or facebook, im assuming you do this full time ,,,,i have 2001 yamaha 1200,,, just looking for a good hull,,, what hull do u reccomend and what kind of deposit,, im very interested in getting you to do one?
bent rodguy yes, that includes the stereo and amps, new batteries, new seats and mounts, new bildge pumps all new hardware, stainless screws and components etc etc. It all adds up, I've built 7 of these with 4 more on the way. Everything is new. The only thing used is the boat and ski.
Jake Winsor class 2 may be a little rough for this build, if you look close at the pics, you can see where I shaped the bottom of the boat to conform to the "v" of the jetski hull, so it tapers from flat to v shape about 3 ft. from the pump opening. That helps keep air out of the pump. But I can't honestly say how it would do in rapids, we don't have any around here, I can only measure against rough water and the boat does fine in up to 1 footers.
It seems you epoxied the Jet Drive into the Aluminium Hull. The good projekt was a little spoiled by doing so, the perfect solution would have been to weld an aluminium frame into the hull that takes the jet drive by bolting it in with a rubber gasket. The rest of the projekt: Well done
Nice job, and like all the little details!! The Jet Tracker sticker is dope!!
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Fantastic build! Great looking and simple design. Thanks for the ideas!
Turns as flat as a........... very flat thing!!! Love it!!!
That's awesome build i also love jets i have a xl700 and alum boat take me to school I'm inspired 👊
Very Nice. I really like the design of the whole thing. Makes me want to build one. If you had to build another one, what changes or improvements would you make?
That looks like a lot of fun! Must feel like a fighter pilot with that joystick for control :)
Super cool!! Does it still run!?
Fricken sick!
Righteous....how much are you selling it for ??
Speeds please I’d like to know you do a great job!
how much if you build one?
I need one of these...
I love the boat!
Planning a build. Im reading many of these PWCs are considered worn out at 150 hours. Wanted your opinion
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I know it's been 3 years since you commented, but the answer is do a compression test. That is the end all be all answer to anyone ever asking about the condition of an engine. Everything else is relatively easy to fix on a 2 stroke. If that is good and cylinders are within 10-15% and over 100psi (excellent condition would be 110-130 but unlikely on an old ski) you are going to get many more seasons out of it.
@timlong1462 Thanks. Still good info. I bought a boat and a ski but the project sat for the last three years and I just sold the hole mess to set at someone else's house. LOL. Thanks again and have a great day.
Did you have to build a spoon to prevent cavitation
I like to know on double motors I get a hull 70 inches wide would that be enough?
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Any cavitation issues?
Do you build for other or just yourself
Ready to sell it?
What size boat did you use? Great build!!
16/48 tracker hull
Nice
It appears that you use regular wood. Are you not worried about rot in the future? Great builds. Really enjoy the videos!
John Applewhite I'm using treated wood.
SC Designs I thought so but couldn't tell from video. Thanks for the reply!
Treated wood will turn that aluminum to powder. It will happen eventually, you wont be able to stop it. i know because it happened to me.
What do you use to fasten the jet ski hull into the boat? Do you use screws or bolts through the boat into the jet ski?
Rob Fite I use stainless screws and 3M 5200
How much would you charge to put a motor and pump in a boat? If no linkage was connected or anything just install the ski in the boat. Like if I brought you a new ski and new boat.
I would like to know what you would charge someone just to set the motor and have ready to go and me finish the inside?
What would you charge if I brought you and ski and a boat?
Rob Fite no website, and I do this on the side, weekends mostly, takes me about 3 months per build. My main social media outlet is Instagram @sc_designs77
Good
how much for this boat turnkey?
bent rodguy the customer supplies the boat and ski, I just provide the labor. The material cost was in the neighborhood of 2k and I had about 85hrs in this build at 30hr.
your material cost was 2k?,,,,,carpet,,, wood ,, 5200, carpet glue?
do you have a website or facebook, im assuming you do this full time ,,,,i have 2001 yamaha 1200,,, just looking for a good hull,,, what hull do u reccomend and what kind of deposit,, im very interested in getting you to do one?
bent rodguy yes, that includes the stereo and amps, new batteries, new seats and mounts, new bildge pumps all new hardware, stainless screws and components etc etc. It all adds up, I've built 7 of these with 4 more on the way. Everything is new. The only thing used is the boat and ski.
what is the preferred hull you reccomend looking for and what is your wait time?
How bad is cavitation?
Jake Winsor no cavitation, built in spoon swell in front of the pump.
Is it shown anywhere? Do you run through fast water? I have Class 2 + rapids and wondering how that build would handle them. Thanks!
Jake Winsor class 2 may be a little rough for this build, if you look close at the pics, you can see where I shaped the bottom of the boat to conform to the "v" of the jetski hull, so it tapers from flat to v shape about 3 ft. from the pump opening. That helps keep air out of the pump. But I can't honestly say how it would do in rapids, we don't have any around here, I can only measure against rough water and the boat does fine in up to 1 footers.
Thank you! Would love to see more of your builds!
Jake Winsor if you have Instagram, go follow me at @sc_designs77
It seems you epoxied the Jet Drive into the Aluminium Hull. The good projekt was a little spoiled by doing so, the perfect solution would have been to weld an aluminium frame into the hull that takes the jet drive by bolting it in with a rubber gasket.
The rest of the projekt: Well done