Super Jet L7 Tiny Nose

[SuperN8]

<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> So the winter build begins...a little early but that is ok since I am limited with time I have to spare. I picked up a “fairly” unmolested SN and the plan is to make a tiny and light as possible SN.
I dub this build the “L7 Tiny Nose” or something dumb like that ...
The plan thus far:
- To shorten and rocker the front
- shorten the rear pretty much all the way back to rear pump bolts
- widen the tray
- Lower the hood
- And move the top deck forward about an inch or so
Since everyone is making these micro and circus hulls I figured I would like a tiny a$$ SuperJet so I am going to give it a whirl.
If everything turns out ok and I end up liking the results next year’s build will be to make a mold of the hull then do a carbon layup, but that is just dream talking for now.

The candidate

 

[SuperN8]

Step 1
De-turfed and tray removal.
This is my first time doing said job and i must say it wasn't all that bad, jig saw and the dremel multimaster works pretty good for this.

 

[Scraggly]

Is that Jeffros old sn?
Looking good

 

[SuperN8]

Step 2 Split the Decks

Did a lot of research on doing this and everyone seems to think that this is a horrible job when in fact it went very smoothly (getting it back together however is another thing)
took me about two hours in total to split the decks mainly using a 3 inch paint scraper with a sharp blade and a rubber mallet. I just went along the bond line and drove the scraper in between the deck with the rubber mallet, I just went along the perimeter of the hull. After I though that they were no longer attached I made my way to the bulk head using the scrapper and dremel this went quite smoothly as well. I used a couple of screw drivers and popped the top deck off with on damage to either the top of bottom decks or bond line.

 

[TheDirtyDelta]

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[loictahiti]

subscribed too

 

[chad]

clean removal .. nice work

 

[MCrider]

Nice! I say it often but....SQUARE LOVE!

 

[JetManiac]

clean removal .. nice work

X2. Nice!

 

[SuperN8]

Is that Jeffros old sn?
Looking good

No idea what the history of this ski is.
I bought if from JJC568's brother

 

[McDog]

keep it going

 

[SuperN8]

clean removal .. nice work

Thanks! I am sure that is due to the patients I had because I spent a good 30 minutes just staring at the hull trying to figure out the best way to break it apart before I decide to take the hammer to it.

 

[SuperN8]

I am at the point where I need to order supplies and could use a little help picking out what to order and how much to order. Going to order a gallon of West Systems Epoxy Resin (105) and a quart of their slow hardener (206) and fast hardener (205) but I could use some help in ordering some cloth? <o></o>
Going to stick with fiberglass for now, but what would everyone recommend? And how many yards of each cloth to order? E-Glass, S-Glass, Biaxials, Twill etc… and what weights? What seems to be the industry standard of sorts for these types of build up? <o></o>
Unless anyone knows or a better place, I am probably using http://www.uscomposites.com/ to order the materials. <o></o>

 

[vshockey10]

I'm in for the build. subscribed

 

[SkiDiggity]

subscribed!!! wish i had your patients so that i could do what i want to my ski. Looking forward to seeing how this thing finishes up. As for glass use Uscomposites for sure. They rock! great prices and ship fast. Wish i could help you on the weight and what kind of glass to use but i have a local guy that gives me free mat and i just use that.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Is that Jeffros old sn?
Looking good

Sgt_Jakalope bought it early this year, not sure who he got it from but it was in howell, mi.

Nate, let me know when your working on it, Ill bring the beers!

 

[SuperN8]

Nate, let me know when your working on it, Ill bring the beers!

I might make my way out to the garage on Friday, I have the day off! don't know what project to work on either finish insulating the garage so I can get some heat out there this winter or just stare at the ski and think about where I should cut next lol.

Really need to place an order for materials but I am still unsure of what all I need.
So far this is what I am thinking so far. What you think?

www.uscomposites.com
Description	(Notes)	Size	Width	Cat No.	Quantity	Price Per Yard	Total
4oz E Glass	Plain Weave		30inch	FG-C0430	5	$3.50	$17.50
1-1/2oz Chopped Strand Mat			38inch	FG-10538	5	$2.75	$13.75
17oz Biaxial - NOT MAT			50inch	FG-DB170-50	5	$7.95	$39.75
WEST SYSTEMS 105 Epoxy Resin	1 Gallon	1 gallon		WEST-105B	1	$82.05	$82.05
WEST SYSTEMS 206 Slow Hardener	Mixing Ratio 5:1	1/2 Pint		WEST-206A	1	$15.35	$15.35
WEST SYSTEMS 205 Fast Hardener	Mixing Ratio 5:1	1 Quart		WEST-205B	1	$33.35	$33.35
West Systems Epoxy Pumps	3 Pumps Total			WEST-300	1	$11.65	$11.65
404 High Density Filler		15.2oz		WEST-40415	1	$10.75	$10.75
407 Los-Density Filler		4oz		WEST-4075	1	$12.35	$12.35
12 inch Serrated Scissors	For Fiberglass and Carbon			SHR-G55	1	$39.50	$39.50
2 inch Bristle Brushes	Wood Handle			BR-TA20	10	$0.80	$8.00
Plastic Squeeges/Spreaders	4 inches wide			SQ-04	5	$0.50	$2.50
Tongue Depressors	Pack of 50			GLV-TD050	1	$2.25	$2.25
Fiberglass Detail Rollers				FR-1214A	1	$7.30	$7.30
							$296.05

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[Scraggly]

What are you trying to do
Exactly. That really determines your material
Needs

 

[SuperN8]

What are you trying to do
Exactly. That really determines your material
Needs

Ha, don't really know exactly ... but will need to rebuild the tray, lower the hood, rebuild / shape the nose, plus widen the intake, shorted the bottom deck ...
I just want to have the bases covered so I am not always ordering stuff

 

[BlessedYamahaSJ]

subscribed... interested to see how it turns out...