Crabs X2 winter buildup

[Crab]

Didn't want to jack any threads so I started this one to follow my progress over the winter. The first mod I am tossing around is the front hull re-shape to be more like an SXR or new X2 by cutting off the deep skegs on the front 1/4. Then re-shaping the center to get rid of the sharp V . That way it will tend to ride up on the waves instead of plowing through them. The skegs are fine for racing with the trim down, but for freeride we turn on the back of the ski and want the trim up always. They also have a bad tendancy to throw the boat to one side or the other when hitting large surf slightly off angle.

 

[D Slicker]

Sweet I cant wait to see how it comes out.

 

[CoreyLKN]

I wonder how different the shape of the old x-2 top deck and an sxr-800 bottom deck are?
Conversion?:sneaky:

 

[wydopen]

Didn't want to jack any threads so I started this one to follow my progress over the winter. The first mod I am tossing around is the front hull re-shape to be more like an SXR or new X2 by cutting off the deep skegs on the front 1/4. Then re-shaping the center to get rid of the sharp V . That way it will tend to ride up on the waves instead of plowing through them. The skegs are fine for racing with the trim down, but for freeride we turn on the back of the ski and want the trim up always. They also have a bad tendancy to throw the boat to one side or the other when hitting large surf slightly off angle.

ive been thinking of matching an x2 top deck to one of my sxi pros that arnt being used..:headbang:

 

[DBLOCK]

Hey Crabman!

Please post pics of your tubbies if you decide to build them... I may be interested if they prove to be as good as you think.

 

[Crab]

Hey Crabman!

Please post pics of your tubbies if you decide to build them... I may be interested if they prove to be as good as you think.

Crabbies!

 

[Crab]

Why does it only take 3 hours to gut it and clean it...lol. 116 pounds like this.

 

[DBLOCK]

Throwing stuff into piles is very easy.

Are you going to separate the hull, or cut out part of your tray to install a scupper?

I'm to the point where I'm sanding and filling, then sanding again. At some point, I just need to be happy with what I have and not try to make the hull perfect. Hell, I'll probably just break the hull again the first time I try to do something tricky...

 

[Crab]

like this Dennis.

 

[DBLOCK]

Cool. Where's the check valve? Are you just going to install one of the flappers on the back

 

[Crab]

Cool. Where's the check valve? Are you just going to install one of the flappers on the back

In the first picture it is laying on the left tray, it installs just inside the finished hole, incase the flapper jams you can reach in.

 

[DBLOCK]

OK - is that one of the spring loaded sewage check valves, or a sump valve?

What did you build up the back of the boat again - all this today...?

You Rock!:arms:

 

[Crab]

OK - is that one of the spring loaded sewage check valves, or a sump valve?

What did you build up the back of the boat again - all this today...?

You Rock!:arms:

Lol, those are pictures of Pete's (leggdrager) boat, its not spring loaded, it has a flapper inside.

 

[DBLOCK]

Man, you had me going there. I thought you were a wildman with fiberglass or something...

The flapper type sump check valve is the one I just bought. I will get this all installed and glassed back up this weekend.

 

[Crab]

Man, you had me going there. I thought you were a wildman with fiberglass or something...

The flapper type sump check valve is the one I just bought. I will get this all installed and glassed back up this weekend.

What size? I think I will have to go with the 1.5 inch, not enough room for 2 inch.

 

[DBLOCK]

I'd bought both. I thought I'd decide after I get some room to play...

So far, it's looking like the 1 1/2 check valve will work best. This will take the least amount of cutting & I think I might be able to just seal around the cutout rather than glass or epoxy everything back together.

 

[Crab]

I know you can do the 2 incher, but even the smaller will be a huge improvement for hull draining.

 

[Crab]

As of this morning, one way install. Foam was nice and dry.

 

[Crab]

. Ready for foam and glass.

 

[DBLOCK]

Lookin' good!

Which 2 part foam did you decide to buy?

I just finished sanding the bottom of my hull. I didn't get as far as I wanted by today, but maybe after feasting, I'll go back out and try to install my check valve.