the pole is pretty long but i dont plan on cutting it down. The next owner can do that. I have a feeling I'll get it all the way around next weekend.
Custom/Hybrid EME Q8/Aerial 8/Micro/Roid discussion thread
- Thread starter N3vrSat1sfied
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Getting myself an EME micro hull and plan on building it over the winter. Got a lead on most parts for it but can’t seem to find a pole.. anyone have or know of someone selling a pole for this hull? Side note, this is my first AM freestyle ski. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
High speed industries has KP poles, watercraft factory has new samurai poles. Expect absolutely zero help from anyone involved with EME as a whole now that you have the ski in your possession and they have your money.
Ok, cool thank you. I’ll check out what they have. I’ve got a buddy whose gonna help me build it and knows where to get various parts and is gonna give me a deal on some parts. Already have a motor lined up. 701 dual carb. Main thing I’m having a hard time finding Is the pole.
highspeed industries and watercraft factory both have poles in stock. they show up used here a lot too. check the fb groups
- Location
- Northern NJ
hi everyone, I’ve used this site for direction and guidance many years now but this is my first time posting and likely my most desperate post. Rebuilt my q8 clone last summer, set it up for surf and managed a 5.5 gal tank in there along with a chopped dry pipe to function as a lay down - kawi based plant. Peep the photos if you like.
Anyone whos doing similar, I came up with some work arounds for sourcing new parts in the hull and would be happy to share. Stuff like ride plates, nozzles, sponsons etc. planning to weld up my set back pump from a donor pump once i figure out my dilemma here.
Anyway, ski ran incredible after the first run late last fall. No leaks, everything tight. Really happy. Carbs snappy and dialed.
Second run, the long story short is a friend sunk it with their incompetence on a bilge switch and the Versi was caught open due to a zip tie clipping. In my fit of rage getting it off the lake floor - the hood drifted off and now I’m out a hood amongst other things. Rest assured - I will be foaming the next one - mistake on my end there.
The hull is a clone from Bill in PA but I’m fairly certain the aesthetic portion of body wasn’t modified so authentic or clone would help.
Does anyone have mold I could borrow or purchase for a hull? Hell I’ll drive to you and pull the mold on the dock if it gets me out of more fiberglass.
Ps - anyone knows of the bill who built it, contact info would be awesome.
Thanks!
Anyone whos doing similar, I came up with some work arounds for sourcing new parts in the hull and would be happy to share. Stuff like ride plates, nozzles, sponsons etc. planning to weld up my set back pump from a donor pump once i figure out my dilemma here.
Anyway, ski ran incredible after the first run late last fall. No leaks, everything tight. Really happy. Carbs snappy and dialed.
Second run, the long story short is a friend sunk it with their incompetence on a bilge switch and the Versi was caught open due to a zip tie clipping. In my fit of rage getting it off the lake floor - the hood drifted off and now I’m out a hood amongst other things. Rest assured - I will be foaming the next one - mistake on my end there.
The hull is a clone from Bill in PA but I’m fairly certain the aesthetic portion of body wasn’t modified so authentic or clone would help.
Does anyone have mold I could borrow or purchase for a hull? Hell I’ll drive to you and pull the mold on the dock if it gets me out of more fiberglass.
Ps - anyone knows of the bill who built it, contact info would be awesome.
Thanks!
hornedogg79
dodgin' bass boats
Not sure but it looks like an SXR hood opening. My old backie chan matched up with one pretty good. Could modify the front to match your hull or a lowered sxr hood may work.
- Location
- Northern NJ
Oh wow, that’s really clean. I believe I saw the lowered hoods somewhere, but kind of pricey and to be honest - I’m not looking for pretty haha. If you have recommendations there, please share!
I saw some cheap old hoods on eBay - might even been a cheapy 750 hood. I was considering using the guess and check method on a couple of prospects but the shipping made me less inclined.
Thanks for the help tho, much appreciated. If any other hoods come to mind that are “easier” to integrate than others please let me know - I’ll keep my eyes out for an sxr donor.
I saw some cheap old hoods on eBay - might even been a cheapy 750 hood. I was considering using the guess and check method on a couple of prospects but the shipping made me less inclined.
Thanks for the help tho, much appreciated. If any other hoods come to mind that are “easier” to integrate than others please let me know - I’ll keep my eyes out for an sxr donor.