08 rn winter build

[nick750]

This last summer I purchased my first superjet. The guy I got it from said he got it off his buddy who helped create the new hull design on the 08+ boats. He said this was one of the prototypes. It ripped all summer, the plans are wide tray, scupper, trim, maybe shorten pole, b pipe, head, pump cone, and most likely a new impeller.

 

[High Speed Industries]

I'd look at getting a different hood if you're going the freestyle route.

It should be a fun build. I was happy with my 08 hull after I modded it.

 

[nick750]

I'd look at getting a different hood if you're going the freestyle route.

It should be a fun build. I was happy with my 08 hull after I modded it.

Yeah I'm definitely gunna sell this and get a freestyle hood. I'm just waiting for the right deal.

 

[nick750]

Well I cut into the tray and wow is this thing soaked, the foam is completely drenched all the way to the top of the side rails. Time to start digging

 

[nick750]

Got the motor ripped out and all the foam out, gunna start sanding a prepping for paint.

 

[nick750]

While taking the motor out one of the motor mount bolts snapped on me so I'll have to chase it out. Also pretty sure I found the culprit of the soggy foam. Also, is there a way to replace this seal on the midshaft?

 

[Sxirider44]

Weird doesn't look like a Kawi...
Must be nice haha

 

[nick750]

Weird doesn't look like a Kawi...
Must be nice haha

Got tired of hearing buy a sj lol especially after all my bad Kawis haha. cant believe you haven't come on a ride

 

[Sxirider44]

Yeah I'm too scared to want to not want to ride my Kawi anymore hahaha

 

[nick750]

Has anyone else had bad luck with thrust? I ordered a ez drain from them and it came opened and missing the billet piece to the drain. I tried to email and call them but haven't had any luck.

 

[nick750]

Got pulled away from this project due to medic school but I found time this weekend to foam in my tray area, and started cutting out templates for my glass in the tray. Also did a little test fit for my bob holds, I better get cranking on this before it's too late and summer is here

 

[nick750]

Got the first layer of glass down and my new Ada head on. Hoping the glass work will be finished by this weekend. Also was testing out some epoxy enamel paint on my nose piece, thinking I might do the whole ski with it!

 

[88kawi5fiddy]

that thing is tuned near perfect.

personally i'd open the top screws 1/4-1/3 turn. clean areas should be about thumbnail size.

dont you love glassing?

 

[nick750]

Well I decided to do a compression test on the motor with the new girdled head, got 175 in the front and 35 in the rear, pulled the cylinders off and found this...... Great... The cylinders don't have any deep gauges in them, what's the best way to attack this, bore it out or just get new pistons and rings

 

[Mike W]

I'm sure you won't get away with just a hone and new pistons. A bore and new piston, rings and needle bearings are in order.

 

[nick750]

Cylinders should be done getting bored Wednesday, other than that here she is fresh out of the spray paint booth lol

 

[nick750]

So much room for activities

 

[Sxirider44]

You get any pics of the 1am garge life last night lol

 

[nick750]

You get any pics of the 1am garge life last night lol

 

[nick750]

Got the cylinders back and installed my 82mm pistons. She sounds so crisp!