Do jet skis have a rev limiter?

[leaderbeanjr]

I was out riding one of the skis I just bought. When you hold it wide open it sounds liking it is bouncing off a rev limiter. It pulls hard on the bottom and seems to fall off on the top. It feels like it displaced way more water than my stock 01 SJ. It's a 95 with a 701 it has a Riva pipe and aftermarket intake grate/ride plate/impellers. Any ideas?

 

[tshank123]

It should have a rev limiter but you didn't build it so who knows. You might be under propped and hitting that limit.

 

[King Kang]

Yes, a stock 95 SJ has a rev limiter. It is however possible modify your CDI to eliminate the rev limiter.

 

[leaderbeanjr]

It does have a SBT motor in it. Other than that I think it is stock. Has a single carb. Are props marked so you can see what it is from the bottom? Any recommendations on props? Thanks for the help..

 

[King Kang]

In a boat like that? Hooker 9/15 all day.

 

[Quinc]

Those Riva pipes can pull some high RPMS. You need an impeller. You can also send your CDI to @OCD Solutions and he can remove the limiter for you.

 

[leaderbeanjr]

Is there any way to tell what pitch the impeller is while its in the ski? I took some pics. I don't see any markings..

 

[Quinc]

It is stainless so it is aftermarket.