Aftermarket hull advice

[Mackey]

Definitely new to this site and too aftermarket hulls. I have been jet skiing for the past two years now on a 95 SXI pro. I have never had a problem with the ski. Just with the fact on how heavy it is. I want to start getting into more advanced tricks and I don't see that possible on my SXI. I am coming to this site for advice.

Is a aftermarket hull the way to go?

Am I able to use my 750 SXI parts in a aftermarket hull?

What are my best options on a aftermarket hull? And are there used ones for sale or is my best bet just being new?

 

[stitchmann]

There are a lot of choices. SXI Pro did not come out till 97 I think! You have a sx or sxi. There are some hulls that take a kawi setup but most are for the Yamaha motor. Get a superjet first and then an aftermarket hull.

 

[McDog]

Ride before you buy. Don't plan to use your parts for swap. 95% of aftermarket hulls are set up for yamaha. All freestyle hulls are yamaha based.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

You can do EME hulls for direct kawi parts swap, would need a few aftermarket parts to make it all fit. There are a couple for sale right now.

But I would agree with the others, ride it for now. Learn a lot then upgrade to Yamaha, then A/M hull or a used A/M ski with yamaha drivetrain. I use to roll on my 750sx (but it was powered with a 701 Yamaha). Also don't spend a lot of money in a/m parts for the 750, your better off with a 701. Don't ask me how I know lol.

http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/yama-saki-best-of-both-worlds-build-701-in-a750sx.63701/

 

[Proformance1]

ride till you cant take it any more. Learn what you can from what you have already. Then make the swap to yamaha based at that point. never look back I started with an SXR, was able to BR & NS it, but thats about it.

 

[Mackey]

This might be a stupid qeustion but why is a superjet the way to go? Isn't the hull just a little lighter and has just about the same power or am I wrong?

 

[Draggingto]

The weight probably isnt that huge of a difference. But they way they ride and the way the power is delivered is way better and a ton more fun. I went from a SXI pro to a SJ and it was the best decision i could have made.

 

[RivMan]

X10 to all the comments here.

I went from a 750 X2 to an SXR to an old Squarenose, night and day difference! After I rode the Square for a season, I swapped the guts into Carbon Fiber ROK hull. Yami power / parts are the way to go.

-Rob

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

The weight probably isnt that huge of a difference. But they way they ride and the way the power is delivered is way better and a ton more fun. I went from a SXI pro to a SJ and it was the best decision i could have made.

When I had my re enforced SX, it was lighter than comparable SJ's. But Agreed on the power, Yamaha may be smaller CC's but the power is better suited for freestyle. Hence why I took a 750 out of mine and dropping in a 701, loved that setup.

 

[Mackey]

Does someone know why the 701 engine is faster/better than the 750?

Always do anyone know what hulls will work with kawi parts?

In the long run I believe it will be cheaper getting a A/m hull with kawi parts then to buy to a Sj then a A/m hull. Or do I honestly not know what I am talking about? I have never been able to ride a A/m hull nor a superjet before. So I have no idea what I am getting into.

 

[Draggingto]

What does your budget look like is a good place to start as far as what to get? The AM hull game is not cheap. You should definetly go and ride some if you can. Its not much fun dumping a bunch of money into a ski that you later find out you dont really enjoy that much.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Does someone know why the 701 engine is faster/better than the 750?

Completely different engine, apples and oranges. Kawi was set up for top end (port timing etc.), Yamaha has more low end.

Always do anyone know what hulls will work with kawi parts?
EME... WaterDawgz maybe, some older Bob's

In the long run I believe it will be cheaper getting a A/m hull with kawi parts then to buy to a Sj then a A/m hull. Or do I honestly not know what I am talking about? I have never been able to ride a A/m hull nor a superjet before. So I have no idea what I am getting into.

If you want to get into an aftermarket just sell what you have and buy a complete ski (aka a/m hull with yamaha drivetrain like I said above). in the long run you will just end up upgrading to yamaha power for freestyle anyway you slice it.

 

[Mackey]

What does your budget look like is a good place to start as far as what to get? The AM hull game is not cheap. You should definetly go and ride some if you can. Its not much fun dumping a bunch of money into a ski that you later find out you dont really enjoy that much.



I'm looking around 3 to 5000 just to start with. Will that get me anywhere?

 

[stitchmann]

Yes. A nice superjet.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

is that plus selling your ski? if so you can get decent Bob hulls with yamaha set ups for 8000ish

 

[Mackey]

A have a 92 flat decked 550 all stock besides the carburator and the intake grate is a scoop grate. Decent condition

I also have a 89 650 with a Coffman pipe. West coast head. Quick steer handle bars, pjs ride plate, 44mm carb and pjs manifold, Solas impeller. Ok condition

Then I have a 95 750SXI all stock besides the impeller. Good condition

Could I get any money out of these skis?

 

[Lumpy]

http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?thre...ll-for-sale-with-mucho-parts-included.157983/

cant go wrong here ^^ should be able to get on the water for less than 5k

 

[bsc702]

Rickter.......nuff said.

 

[Mackey]

Rickter.......nuff said

Is Rickter Yamaha parts?

 

[Schmidty721]

If you are starting from scratch on the Yamaha based stuff I'd almost just look for a complete ski, whether it just be a superjet or a mild built AM hull.
I think you'll come out ahead by purchasing a complete ready to ride ski. Your skis are worth something. Figure out your total budget and keep searching this forum. Read through the pages of build threads, discussions on the hulls listed in this forum, browse through the pages of for sale threads to give you an idea of what potential cost might be. Building an AM hull from scratch will most definitely throw curve balls at you; you will have unexpected expenses, parts won't work correctly and will have to be modified, little parts will nickle and dime you much more than you'd believe.

As mentioned already, riding some skis before purchasing would be in your best interest. I've seen a handful of guys hop on my Vision, which I feel is an extremely stable hull, with what I would consider a mid level power drive line and completely embarrass themselves to the point they were exhausted after 5 minutes. Make sure you know what you're getting into. When this whole aftermarket craze came about I can't recall how many "slightly used" hulls were for sale. My guess is guys were buying them thinking they will flip themselves, figured out they can't ride it, got frustrated and went on the try "the next best tihing"