2014 Krash Predator - REVAMP

[brapperdoodle]

Seth, you are an artist, nice work, now let's ride that thing

Thanks Scott! That means a lot coming from you. It’s almost ready!!!

 

[brapperdoodle]

Bilges came out perfect. Great clearance everywhere, nice and tidy. I am currently on a mini-vacation but I nearly finished the ski before I left. All I have to do is drop the tank in place and add gas… pics will be coming as soon as it’s in the water!

 

[brapperdoodle]

Got the ski out on its maiden voyage, but didn’t get to rip too hard because of the new engine. Following the break in procedure recommended by Paul, I was able to get out and cruise around but nothing crazy. My first impression is a pretty good one, the ski is very stable and predictable. It took on almost no water at all! Bilges never had a chance to get rid of water, I guess that little scupper works great. Ski sat in the water for over a half hour floating and it did not take in any water to the engine bay. Engine stayed nice and cool, cylinder head temp didn’t get over 175 according to the temp strip. My only major complaint is that the throttle is hard to pull I guess because it’s too long for this hull. A RN cable is too short but the SN cable is much too long. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to route the throttle cable to relieve some of the pressure? I’ll take more pictures today!

 

[sxi4evr]

Looks so sick, Super clean work!

I just installed the JetManiac "long" throttle cable on my V3 Tigercraft and it's pretty perfect. I put it down the port side pole tube, under the Bpipe chamber, and in front of the motor across the top of stator cover. Seems pretty happy routed that way.

From JM:
Yamaha long throttle cable, stock diameter a/m replacement -SN, B1, FX1 $79. sale 64.95
$57.95
1 x$57.95
-This longer sized cable is used on any Superjet, Blaster or also a/m hull build requiring longer cable length for a/m or sgl carb carb setups. (95.5 inches long)

 

[hornedogg79]

This ski is awesome. Love the way it rides. Built very well. Thanks for coming up today dude!! I need more days like this in my life.

 

[Sanoman]

This ski is awesome. Love the way it rides. Built very well. Thanks for coming up today dude!! I need more days like this in my life.

Got to agree! The ski is built well.Would not expect anything else coming from you Seth.It’s our turn to go down and ride with you in nc!

 

[Beauregard]

Impressive work. I just got a FootRocket w. rusty and seized 997 and thinking about replacing with a 61x, glad to see a build thread. Are those stock motor mounts and location?

 

[brapperdoodle]

Impressive work. I just got a FootRocket w. rusty and seized 997 and thinking about replacing with a 61x, glad to see a build thread. Are those stock motor mounts and location?

The engine mounting plates are the ones that came with the Krash. I am running couch mounts and they fit fine except I had to use an offset coupler on my exhaust to clear the motor mount.

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@hornedogg79 this is the offset I used, 6" length.

 

[charliewilson]

@brapperdoodle
You happen to remember where you purchased this ?

 

[charliewilson]

Found
2.5 mandel s bend is search term

Khaos Motorsports 2.5" Mandrel S Bend | eBay

TUBING IS 2.5" OD 16 GAUGE Mandrel Bends.

www.ebay.com

 

[brapperdoodle]

Found
2.5 mandel s bend is search term

Khaos Motorsports 2.5" Mandrel S Bend | eBay

TUBING IS 2.5" OD 16 GAUGE Mandrel Bends.

www.ebay.com

Yep, I got the 304 stainless version in the 8" offset and it fits perfectly.

 

[bigstu]

This is probably the best predator build out there. Incredible work Seth!