03 sxr project

[duck75]

Here we go with a SXR build, my first to post anyhow. It is an 03, Rambo Rosies old ski. So far I have deturfed and ground out the spill over glue on the inside. Now its time for sanding. It will be getting epoxy primed and painted, on lower hull, topside just painted. I have a RN pole shortened -2 and umi turnplate. Motor is moved back 3.5 inches, Hull is staying stock length right now. I will try and keep this updated to show progress. I also made the ebox bracket out of fiberglass, which will be bonded to hull. Some pics of sanding stages are attached.

 

[freestylegeek]

...Motor is moved back 3.5 inches...

Can you explain the benefit of this? Thanks!

 

[duck75]

Instead of chopping the hull 2 inches I moved the motor rearward to aid in getting the nose up. I have heard a couple people say they have done this with having the hull shortened, and it made the sxr handle poorly. So I am just sticking with the motor being moved back. But then again, who knows, maybe I will have to move it back and chop the rear of the hull.

 

[Roo]

How exactly are you moving the engine back 3 inches?

New hull bed plates... no engine craddle? Cutting down driveshaft?

-Andrew

 

[SXRguyinMA]

I cut 4" off the back of my hull and it handles fine. gets a little bouncy at low speeds, but its not a "go fast in a straight line" ski anymore so it doesnt bother me. it handles just fine, carves beautifully too

 

[duck75]

How exactly are you moving the engine back 3 inches?

New hull bed plates... no engine craddle? Cutting down driveshaft?

-Andrew

Just moved the mounts back, only had to drill 4 new holes and tap them. Very simple and leaves enough room for ebox.

 

[duck75]

I have the hull ready to paint, I will be painting this weekend. Using epoxy paint/primer. Took alot of grinding but the gelcoat is ground off. Will be posting more pics soon.

 

[Roo]

Just moved the mounts back, only had to drill 4 new holes and tap them. Very simple and leaves enough room for ebox.

What do you mean "just moved the mounts back".

The mounts on the hull itself, or modify the bedplate the engine attaches to, which then attaches to the hull?

Pics are worth a 1000 words :1244:

 

[TITAN]

staying tuned........

 

[duck75]

Roo,

I will take pics today of the mount relocation. I moved the mounts on the hull.

 

[Roo]

Roo,

I will take pics today of the mount relocation. I moved the mounts on the hull.

Awesome, thanks man - I understand now.

-Andrew

 

[SXRguyinMA]

how about the driveshaft? did you have it cut and rewelded or a custom one made?

 

[duck75]

Driveshaft is out of a 900zxi. No cutting, just swap in.

 

[vitalikol]

Pics ?