D Cut a Blaster Ride Plate?

[EvanB85]

Does the D Cut concept transfer over to the Blaster hull as well? I'm about 99% sure nobody actually manufactures one, but that's more of a supply/demand issue.

Anyone have any insight?

 

[jetskier79]

It's something I've been very curious about for quite some time.....but haven't tried yet.

 

[butti]

i didnt like it at all.it didnt seem to steer better at all and the ski felt a little sluggish

 

[EvanB85]

JetSkier79...it's Jerry right?

Do you just run a stock plate in the surf then? I don't think there is a shortened plate out there on the market.

My buddy is heading out to the coast with me next month and he's starting from scratch with his blaster. He's convinced he needs a new plate, intake grate, impeller, etc.

I figure start with a Worx 201, I guess leave the stock ride plate, and start looking for an impeller. He's all stock right now.

 

[jetskier79]

Yeah, it's Jerry.

I run a stock plate in the surf. I like to be able to slide the arse out more than most extended blaster plates like to let you.

I will say, after riding Tim's blaster in Daytona, I think a 13/17 or so is the way to go on the impeller.

 

[extreemthrottle]

for surf riding, a good scoop grate on the b-1 is a must. it really helps keep it hooked up. i kept the stock prop on mine for now, and it seems just fine for the surf. i was told the the blaster prop is one of the best ones yamaha ever made for bottom end. btw i only ride in the surf. washington huh. man, just thinking how cold that water is and i get shrinkage!! more power to ya!!

 

[butti]

for surf riding, a good scoop grate on the b-1 is a must. it really helps keep it hooked up. i kept the stock prop on mine for now, and it seems just fine for the surf. i was told the the blaster prop is one of the best ones yamaha ever made for bottom end. btw i only ride in the surf. washington huh. man, just thinking how cold that water is and i get shrinkage!! more power to ya!!

a 13/16 or 17 swirl is a huge improvment over the stock impeller

 

[EvanB85]

Thanks all. I'll pass the info along.

And yes, the water is a little chilly up here in the PacNW. Neoprene is my friend.

 

[cambo au]

i have a 13 /17 and the thing rocks in a blaster

 

[sea-dude]

Thanks all. I'll pass the info along.

And yes, the water is a little chilly up here in the PacNW. Neoprene is my friend.

I got my drysuit after our last ride, I am going to be toasty! Last time I wore a full suit and tour coat, not bad but still not dry.:biggthumpup:

 

[EvanB85]

I roll with a layer of Under Armour, and then just my Jetpilot Flight john and Flight jacket. I think the john suit is only a 3/2. It worked just fine on the lake in January. And damn... I look good too.

 

[BlowStuffUp]

vince colf trunked it at the clinic to benefit jk in oceanside last weekend. i got a sun burn.

 

[seatsR4toilets]

Can anyone give me a template, or directions on how to D cut the stock ride plate? I don't wanna screw this up, but I do have an extended pro tec ride plate on it now. I only want it for surf, and I was told the D cut keeps the nose up when riding the top of a curl. Any insight or help on the template?

 

[marz831]

coffee can or gallon paint can works good for to trace out the cut....then just grab your cutting tool of choice and go to town.

 

[EvanB85]

Really there isn't a ton of science to it. Something like a 4" half circle would be about right.