- Location
- New York Crew
Wow this thing is insane! Cant wait to see it there.
Aircraftsalz Carbon Rickter FS1, XS1000, MIGHT BE 4 SALE!
- Thread starter Aircraftsalz
- Start date
- Location
- Central Florida
now i really can't wait till sunday.. think i might be able to use that scale?? ridiculous ski btw
Idok
F1pro
- Location
- Nations oldest muthaF+++kin city
holla if you do, i dont work mondays.......
:aargh4:
time to defoam, install drains and refoam with poly....not fun, and less fun on a freaking NEW hull
- Location
- Lake Orion, Michigan
i have duckbills i plan on installing... that'll take care of it for sure.
and there is either NO foam or pieces of solid foam in the tray... only reason you can actually hear the water inside...
Idok
F1pro
- Location
- Nations oldest muthaF+++kin city
I cant imagine there's NO foam..can you???
can you figure out where the water is coming from? scupper tube? steering cable tube? maybe around the exhaust flange??
duckbills are great, but dont like them for anything with internal fuel fill....if gasoline passes thru the bill it will cause it to swell up ALOT and leak water right in..
Aircraftsalz
Thrust built Dasa Power
- Location
- Off site
Thanks for all the props guys, been working on it most of the day. Got the pole together, Got the pole mount drilled & ready to go together. Both sides are in forced, going to do one more layer on the bottom.
(The Tray has Polystyrene foam, just install a drain.
Mine has no drains yet!!!!
(The Tray has Polystyrene foam, just install a drain.
Mine has no drains yet!!!!
Idok
F1pro
- Location
- Nations oldest muthaF+++kin city
NICE!
is it packed in tight, or loose blocks or.......
anyone have a pic of the inside of a rickter tray???
junkyardj
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- Location
- barrie ont. canada
sweet ski josh! im glad you got it in time because i want to see it flip in person
- Location
- New York Crew
Really polystyrene, that is super cool. Drill and hole and install some Sea Doo style drains, it's a 10 min fix. I just gained more respect for the Rickter, and my opinion was already pretty high!!
- Location
- Lake Orion, Michigan
I'm thinking on mine (if there really is any) that is it loose... Everywhere I knock with my hand it sounds hollow.
yep - i have purchased two drains, just have not installed... once i drill, i'll report back.
but also note, my fs-1 is a 1st gen... this is a second... im sure MUCH better built!
Aircraftsalz
Thrust built Dasa Power
- Location
- Off site
I was very impressed how the hull was built. It sounds Hard when you knock on it. I just wanted to make it super strong, so more carbon layed down. Got all the Re inforcing down, Sides are 10.5 oz Carbon T400, Bottom has a 10in by 35in heavy Carbon mat T800 & another layer of the 10.5 oz Carbon on top. Tem (Superfreak) hooked me up with this high end Carbon.
Got the Trim & reduction nozzle together. Checkout Thrust Innovations new trim ring (Little lighter) looks really cool.
Tomorrow's Plan
Going to do the pump shoe in the morning, engine mounts, & hull hardward. Trip over to Chris's house for some small parts first thing & then back to the shop to finish it.
Looking good for a Monday Ride!
Got the Trim & reduction nozzle together. Checkout Thrust Innovations new trim ring (Little lighter) looks really cool.
Tomorrow's Plan
Going to do the pump shoe in the morning, engine mounts, & hull hardward. Trip over to Chris's house for some small parts first thing & then back to the shop to finish it.
Looking good for a Monday Ride!
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Aircraftsalz
Thrust built Dasa Power
- Location
- Off site
- Location
- New York Crew
I can't even imagine driving that piece of art up on a beach. You might scratch it, LOL
Aircraftsalz
Thrust built Dasa Power
- Location
- Off site
Thanks Guys for all the props, I'm going to have it inverted the first 15 minutes out! I might wait a few weeks to start beaching, stand time at least for Daytona!
I might have to bring the protection plate with me to the beach!
Off to the shop now, its very cold today. Just looked out side & my kids trampoline was covered with snow flakes. Its Florida!!!!!
I might have to bring the protection plate with me to the beach!
Off to the shop now, its very cold today. Just looked out side & my kids trampoline was covered with snow flakes. Its Florida!!!!!
Aircraftsalz
Thrust built Dasa Power
- Location
- Off site
Got all the motor mounts in, hull hardward is done, Turf for the tank & water box, pole bracket & pole are mounted. I layed Carbon over the caker FFH.
Now I gotta start pulling the motor & pump out of my SJ.
Now I gotta start pulling the motor & pump out of my SJ.
FlightPlanDan
Don'tTrustAfartAfter50
- Location
- Crescent Beach, FL
OMG...I wanna try it. Not at Daytona. At the spot, flatwater...please....please....c'mon....I'l be your best friend.....I'll give you my lunch money for a year......I'll trim your hedges, I'll cut your lawn, I'll dice, slice, chop, grate, create dessert toppings, wax your floors,........and you can even keep the garden weasel as a free gift!
Kidding..But that thing is sweet NOW. Can't wait to see it done!
Kidding..But that thing is sweet NOW. Can't wait to see it done!
OCD Solutions
Original, Clean and Dependable Solutions
- Location
- Rentz, GA
Did you have to order new longer tubes for your RRP?
WILKEY
SO FAR CHANGE SUCKS!!!!!!
i dnt know if anyone has ever told ya this. but i really dnt like you at all............... i love you man lemme flip lemme flip hahaha
Aircraftsalz
Thrust built Dasa Power
- Location
- Off site
Dan your going to take a spin!!!! Get ready!!
That pole Brian let me use until my new Billet pole arrives. But yes he gave me a set of long tubes to make it fit the Rickter. He has them in stock, not sure if you need them on the Matrix. I'm going to make it a little longer, its short right now.
I keep hearing that!!!! You only live once, so I like to have fun!!!!
I can't wait to flip it!!! Go big or go home!