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Got the pole bracket mounted and the pole installed. I turfed the plate the goes under the hull because the hull was not completely flat underneath. Forgot to take a picture of it. Also, I mounted the bolts in reverse of what you might expect so I have more room to fiddle with the water box...

I finalized the pump installation. I had to replace the cap top bolt used for the trim since the head popped off while I torqued it. Because I opted to run with the extra pump housing installed, I had to extend the steering cable. Ended up buying a 1m long piece of stainless m5 threaded bolt...

Thanks for suggestions. I won't work again until this weekend so no questions until later. Great work.

great watching your build. I'm about a week behind so it is a useful reference for me. The steering cable routing is a good suggestion that I plan to implement. Any other secrets regarding routing lines, cables, the exhuast hose?

I'm in the process of installing electronics from an old superjet (with a total loss system) into my new aftermarket hull. In the process of taking everything apart I noticed that the terminals are quite corroded on the coils. I can probably clean them up. But it got me thinking, what kind of...

Is there any reason I should not mount my electrical plate horizontally? It doesn't fit in the vertical spot where I would expect it to go, because of the irregular size of the TL plate. Further it is very close to where I would normally mount the switches and the primer. Seems like it would fit...

Further work was stalled because I realized one engine mount was broken. I started installing the pole bracket but did not have the right size hole saw to complete the job, and needed to buy longer bolts. I guess this whole process gets easier when you have a garage full of tools and parts...

I managed to remove the mid shaft coupler on Sunday. After trying various approaches, here was my recipe. Bake mid shaft and coupler in an oven at 500 degrees for 10 minutes. Oops forgot to remove those o-rings (very stinky). With rag, grab coupler (burn self in process) and run the mid shaft...

With the set back pump I use the stock drive shaft. Requires a midshaft that is pressed a bit further in. The other option would be to tweak the drive shaft and midshaft. I'll look at that next if I upgrade the pump in the future.

My other question is about the waterbox. I have the stock RN waterbox. I tried a mockup today with my engine and b-pipe. It's a really tight fit. I may be able to wedge it in the front with some turf and / or put in a strap to hold it. Someone had suggested no waterbox, but this seems...

Guys thanks for the feedback. That solves the problem I was having about where to put the spring. I'll pick up some mounting hardware. @Sanoman thanks for the photo. Makes it clear and also illustrates the purpose of those rubber doughnuts that came with the pole. My pole is on the shorter...

I am perplexed with the X-scream pole setup. First of all, I guess I just place the bracket like this about anywhere? Any reason to have it a little further forward or back. I'll center it when installed. No bolts seem to be provided to mount it to the backing plate. Something standard for...

Got the pump mounted and shimmed. I have the extra wear ring housing installed because I have the pump in the rear location. If this doesn't work out, I'll move the pump in the forward position but then I'll need a new driveshaft. Ignore the tape, it's just to keep things from swinging around.

If you are up for doing a little work (and taking a risk on something not completely working), I'd consider this ski. http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/boa/4991853960.html I would take it to someone to get it running (like Jetski Joe in Austin) or someone similar. Then learn to ride. Later...

ok thanks for the input. I didn't mount the chinpad yet.

Finally I unpacked the new ski. Here are some pictures of the interior and exterior. Build quality is very good. Here are some of the parts that came with the ski (including the extra wear ring I bought) The pump shoe is pre-installed as is the scupper. There is a nice intake grate. Carbon...

Made some progress the last few days on the build. First of all I complete disassembled my donor superjet. It was quicker than I expected. The whole process took about three hours. I kept the engine as intact as possible to avoid having to replumb the fuel lines or disassemble the electrical...

The hull has arrived safely. Now time to move it to the lake for further construction. Started the conversation with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department about titling and registering. I was hoping that I would be able to get it titled before actually installing the engine. Nope. Need to have...

I am a similar size. I have an 02 SJ with stock pole. Just rode a similar ski with a substantially shorter pole maybe 4 inches (need to measure). I was surprised at how much it was easier to ride and corner by getting my weight more forward. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

@txsuperjetfreak96 sure let me know when you are in town. Most people in Austin seem to ride on Lake Travis. A bit tricky to access with the lower water levels. A lot of standups on docks on LBJ but I rarely see anyone else riding there. @Matt Jones I was looking at different options for a...