Alternative hood seal

[FlightPlanDan]

I know this has been posted before, but the search process pissed me off.
Just an update:
I read in a post "somewhere" here on the X that an octane hood seal would work perfectly in RN/SJ.

I ordered 2 from Watcon. Rec'd a single long strip of material.
Installed it, and it seems fine. (have not yet been in the water with it)

At 22 bucks and change I figured it's worth a try, compared to oem price (100.00+)

I'm pleased in the driveway. Will update after she's back in the water.

 

[Motorheads5]

Yeah please update because that's the hood seal that Randy donated and is on the Mason Waddle ski

 

[kraqus]

This could not have come at a better time.....

I was about to order the OEM Yamaha hood seal from here:
http://www.parkeryamaha.com/yamahahoodsealsj1996.aspx

So you are saying this one will work just fine?
http://www.watcon.com/Catalog_Pages/Oct_HoodSeal.htm

THANKS FOR THE TIP BRO !!!!



EDIT: Duh!....you have not been in the water yet.....anxiously waiting for your updates now.


Benny

 

[infamy]

pics?

 

[nightrider05]

This could not have come at a better time.....

I was about to order the OEM Yamaha hood seal from here:
http://www.parkeryamaha.com/yamahahoodsealsj1996.aspx

So you are saying this one will work just fine?
http://www.watcon.com/Catalog_Pages/Oct_HoodSeal.htm

THANKS FOR THE TIP BRO !!!!



EDIT: Duh!....you have not been in the water yet.....anxiously waiting for your updates now.


Benny

I have heard that the Octane hood seal is the tits! There are quite a few guys running them with no issues. I will be ordering a few myself here shortly

 

[FlightPlanDan]

This could not have come at a better time.....

I was about to order the OEM Yamaha hood seal from here:
http://www.parkeryamaha.com/yamahahoodsealsj1996.aspx

So you are saying this one will work just fine?
http://www.watcon.com/Catalog_Pages/Oct_HoodSeal.htm

THANKS FOR THE TIP BRO !!!!



EDIT: Duh!....you have not been in the water yet.....anxiously waiting for your updates now.


Benny

Yep. That's what I ordered.
Like I said, I can't fully vouch for the product until it's water tested.
But it laid right in there. I clamped the hood down on it for a day, and it formed it's groove. (It's not shaped like the OEM) as a matter of fact, it looks like something you could buy at Home Depot.
I had to cut it and contact cement the seam, but, for the money I figured it was worth a try.

I had to do some really good prep. Dug out all the old glue & garbage, sanded & cleaned with acetone.

It comes with adhesive tape on it. I was a bit leary about it, but if it fails, it fails.

 

[pyro723]

I just got mine in from Randy last week but have not installed yet. Looks like he better stock up.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

pics?

if you're not in a hurry, I can post pics of the material (raw) and installed tommorrow.

 

[junkyardj]

if you're not in a hurry, I can post pics of the material (raw) and installed tommorrow.

is it rubber like the sj?

 

[Watcon]

Hood seal installation.

Often I cut a "groove" in the hood seal material in the front near the hood hooks. The material is much thicker than the OEM which is good for sealing, but sometimes the hood will not slip all the way into the front latch assembly.

If this happens, simply "slice" the hood seal (across the front only) and remove the inner portion. This allows the hood to sit lower, and the outer lip of the seal helps deflect water.

The adhesive is fine, but I prefer to clean the hood channel perfectly and apply some Weldwood contact cement in the channel.. Then I carefully remove the adhesive strip on the hood seal, and brush a skim coat of adhesive in it also.. Let them both dry for approx (10) minutes and install.. I prefer to put the seam in the front of the hood, as theats where the least amount of water intrusion will be..

Have fun,
Randy

 

[nightrider05]

Great info Randy! Can't wait to get mine! Heck you can buy at least 5 of these compared to the OEM one.

 

[kraqus]

Coming from the man himself then....
I am placing my order right now


Benny

 

[ksarge91]

Hmmmmm... I need a hoodseal. And I do have a $10 coupon for watcon. Never seen this one before, think I'll give it a try.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Sorry I've not yet put up pics. (wife has the camera). I'll get 'em up asap.
I can say though, that after being clamped for a couple days, this seal looks like it will be just fine. Prior to getting wet...I'd say good money saver, good buy.

I didn't have to cut the groove stated earlier. But I can see how it could happen.
I set the hood (after install) to make sure the aft end lined up right. Had to shove the hood foreward til the aft end looked right. Them clamped it down tight. The new groove was set in a day, but I left it for 2.

I only used the adhesive tape that came on the material. Hopefully the good prep will help it hold.

All in all, it seems good. I'm happy so far.

 

[chriselmore_1]

just got mine in the mail today.....

 

[vomitspot]

is it rn only?

 

[kraqus]

is it rn only?

I will find out soon as I order 2, one for each of my skis (RN and SN).
I will let you know.

 

[chriselmore_1]

i havent installed it yet but it should work on both. call watcon they are pretty cool and should know more than me ended up being like 31$ w/ shipping for one. shipping only took 2 days for me

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Been out a few times. It works like a champ. Especially since you can get 5 for the oem price!

 

[kraqus]

AWESOME!
Thanks for the Feedback.


Benny