Super Jet Bilge outlet reinforcement?

[icecoled007]

I am going to drill my first hole in my SJ, to install my bilge pump outlet on top of my gunwale between the tray and hood area.

I read on here that you should reinforce the hull if you drill there to reduce stress cracks. Is that true? Can anyone confirm? I am just riding flat-water, but I don't want a weak point.

:scratchchin:

 

[BruceSki]

I have had mine drilled on both sides of the ski in that spot for 4 years now. Been doing huge stuff and landing flat in the surf for a while with no issues. I only reinforced the sides of mine, and didn't even do the hood lip.


I would think you will be fine. Drill away.

 

[AtomicPunk]

x2... mine is in the same spot.

 

[kraqus]

Drill away !!!!



Benny

 

[AZRIDER]

If u drill well it should be fine; now if you damage in install, I'de reinforce

 

[icecoled007]

If u drill well it should be fine; now if you damage in install, I'de reinforce

:ugh2:

Gotta find the right size bit.....

I read all the tips/tricks for drilling, hopefully it will be ok.

 

[BruceSki]

blue painters tape before you touch the bit to the paint. Get a nice hole saw for it to do it nicely.

 

[djraider700]

go for it!

I used a 1 inch hole saw by the way.

 

[kraqus]

I know you guys are gonna laugh but I used a wood boring drill bit on my SN.
Believe it or not, it made the cleanest hole ever, it made a perfect circular cut while "peeling" the fiberglass away.
The upper deck is pretty thin on a SN, not sure about a RN.

Benny

 

[icecoled007]

I was thining of putting it here


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[AZRIDER]

I like left side their is more space and you dont have to look at any of it

 

[BruceSki]

do it

 

[icecoled007]

Ya, thats what I am looking to do.


Another question, whats the best way to get the bilge and bilge bracket in the ski while the motor is in? Do I have to pull the exhaust?

 

[steve-uk]

no you should be able to get to the midshaft bolts

just pull the coupler cover and then remove the two mid shaft bolts, add bracket... put bolts back!

 

[AZRIDER]

dont get flustered and you will be successful

 

[icecoled007]

no you should be able to get to the midshaft bolts

just pull the coupler cover and then remove the two mid shaft bolts, add bracket... put bolts back!

Oh I can get to everything without pulling anything?!?! Ill give it a try.

Thanks so much

 

[CANDYANDCHROME]

Just pull the plastic cover over your shaft and apoxy it next to it. Works great. The farther back the better.