JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
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- Lafayette, Louisiana
Oh, and anyone have any suggestions for the ribs underneath the handle pole bracket? I am wondering if reinforcing this area is really beneficial or not?
Custom/Hybrid 1990 SN Superjet Complete Overhaul Refoam Stubby Hull Carbon Pole Etc...
- Thread starter JGringo
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- Jackson MI
For the hood liner I used an air chisel
kraqus
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- Great State of Texas
I would reinforce all the way to the nose, including the area you mention and specially underneath the pole bracket. This area is weak.....Nuke those ribs!
Benny
N3vrSat1sfied
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- Fort Worth, TX
For sure under the nose. Just from age and weight of the pole they will sag in that area under the pole.
JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
Here are some updates...
Removed the bandaid someone put on my ski and found a 16 inch long hole. This is the reason that we reinforce the sidewalls (clearly).
I also found that a flaw in the molding process from Yamaha which resulted in a really thin location toward the front end of the hull. This thin location clearly lead to a crack (which you can see in the photos)...
Enjoy.
Removed the bandaid someone put on my ski and found a 16 inch long hole. This is the reason that we reinforce the sidewalls (clearly).
I also found that a flaw in the molding process from Yamaha which resulted in a really thin location toward the front end of the hull. This thin location clearly lead to a crack (which you can see in the photos)...
Enjoy.
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JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
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- Lafayette, Louisiana
JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
As far as the rails go, I plan on using a fiberglass core known as Balsa wood. This is an extremely light weight core that comes in 1/4'' to 3/4'' sheets. I am probably obtaining this material from www.fiberglasssupply.com
This material is perfect because it is flat, extremely light, and easily formable to make 3 to 4 inch wide rails. I will also be using this material (Balsa wood sheets) for the tray and to reinforce and mold the giant holes I created in the bottom deck on the sides of the pump-cavity.
Here is a picture of the sheets as they come (from the site):
This material is perfect because it is flat, extremely light, and easily formable to make 3 to 4 inch wide rails. I will also be using this material (Balsa wood sheets) for the tray and to reinforce and mold the giant holes I created in the bottom deck on the sides of the pump-cavity.
Here is a picture of the sheets as they come (from the site):
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JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
mr.fixitman760
if it aint broke, dont fix it
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- St. Clair, MI
JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
Started glassing the hood today, it's been awhile because I had to drag all my stuff back.
I'll get some updated pictures this weekend.
I'll get some updated pictures this weekend.
JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
Updates.
Layed up the sides with a kevlar Tape, a few layers of glass and two layers of carbon. Followed by some vacuum bagging plastic to allow for easy working of the resin and to promote a good bond between the hull and lay-up.
Second half of the hood is currently drying, and the tray bottom (Balsa Wood Sheet) is also drying and waiting to be sized and cut.
-Gringo
Layed up the sides with a kevlar Tape, a few layers of glass and two layers of carbon. Followed by some vacuum bagging plastic to allow for easy working of the resin and to promote a good bond between the hull and lay-up.
Second half of the hood is currently drying, and the tray bottom (Balsa Wood Sheet) is also drying and waiting to be sized and cut.
-Gringo
JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
So the vacuum bag on the initial layup was poorly utilized and we fixed our approach on the second lay. The initial side we laid up has lines from excess epoxy-resin that needs to be sanded carefully off... Both sides are laid and I am moving to the tray next.
JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
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- Lafayette, Louisiana
Xmetalworks Waterbox (Gen 2) on the way!
Happy Valentines Day to my Baby!!
Happy Valentines Day to my Baby!!
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- NH
Whats you nose job plan?
Will
Will
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- Orange, CA
Subscribed! looks sick
JGringo
When in doubt, Throttle-out.
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
^^^ I am going to use foam to fill in all the voids and essentially just make a smooth looking stub nose. It will round out to the bottom deck...
New 3 Gallon Black-Anodized Fuel Cell came in from Jegs.com!
It looks sick and has cell-foam pre-installed from the packaging...
[[They are pressure tested, and have a roll-over vent (which is pretty much unnecessary in a ski, but w/e...)]]
New 3 Gallon Black-Anodized Fuel Cell came in from Jegs.com!
It looks sick and has cell-foam pre-installed from the packaging...
[[They are pressure tested, and have a roll-over vent (which is pretty much unnecessary in a ski, but w/e...)]]
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