Want To Shorten Hull

[dpenta13]

I have a 97 RN and i want to shorten the back 3"

I was just looking at the hull and making some lines and measurments to cut but i cant seem to get the lines right.
I think i am over thinking it.

I want to angle cut it as well not straight cut.
Can somone chime in with some info on the proper lines to cut.

 

[BrightE's]

I cut my '04 RN at an angle, back 3.25" inches. I used a laser line maker from Harbor Freight, it was only like 4 bucks. It helped me make straight lines to trace in wax pencil, then I cut on the lines.

Here was the build thread. http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/brightes-generic-rn-build.130983/

 

[iangdesign]

Also you could make a template out of masking tape on one side...get it how you want it, and then just reverse it for the opposite side.

 

[Lumpy]

Use a tape measure. Numbers don't lie.

 

[BrightE's]

Def use a tape measure, then laser if you want perfect lines. It helps to have the cut be as flat as possible when you are putting a cap over the open hull hole to lay glass back onto.

 

[iangdesign]

Cut twice...measure once!

Make sure you have a beer or two in you as well.

 

[Thejet]

Cut twice...measure once!

Make sure you have a beer or two in you as well.

Can't go wrong with that advice! I'm on that line of should I shorten my SN or not, have the try all cut out and defoamed so if it's ever going to happen it's now only thing I don't know what I would do is the exhaust tube.....

 

[dpenta13]

Thats where i am at not
tray is opened up and defoamed.
Out in colorado for work so i will see what i end up doing when i get back.

If i decide to takle it i will write up how i did it

 

[Skirunner24]

I cut 4 inches off and did it with the tray still intact. (not much fun but doable) If you already have it open, it's a no brainer. I'll probably never NOT shorten an SJ hull in the future while defoaming. Love the way it handles. Rips turns on a dime compared to stock IMO.

 

[Skirunner24]

Thats where i am at not
tray is opened up and defoamed.
Out in colorado for work so i will see what i end up doing when i get back.

If i decide to takle it i will write up how i did it

I see your from MA... Where about? I'm in boston and we have a good group of guys that often ride out of hampton beach...

 

[dpenta13]

I live in Braintree,

just a small group of us that ride down the cape. Hoping to get some time in the surf this summer to improve my riding.
Would love to meet up with u guys im sure theres a lot i can learm

 

[aSuperJet]

I cut 4 inches off and did it with the tray still intact. (not much fun but doable) If you already have it open, it's a no brainer. I'll probably never NOT shorten an SJ hull in the future while defoaming. Love the way it handles. Rips turns on a dime compared to stock IMO.

Does anyone else care to chime in on the pros and cons of a shortened SJ hull?

 

[Sparkplug]

Does anyone else care to chime in on the pros and cons of a shortened SJ hull?

Pros are it handles 100x better

Cons are its gonna take more skill to ride

The shorter the hull. The faster it turns, and the faster it rotates. The only downside is if you as a rider can't keep up with the ski