Flatwater mag pump advantages?

[Matt_E]

Are there any benefits to going with a mag pump on flatwater?

My boat doesn't hook up very well in turns. Would a mag pump cure this?
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

 

[McDog]

I'd like to hear this too. But, you ride flatwater? I thought you rode surf between the icebergs.

 

[Matt_E]

I live 300 miles from surf. I still managed to ride 50% surf last year and hope to move to the coast this summer/fall.
But, in order to spend the money NOW, I need some convincing for my manager. :biggrin:

 

[rollin5150]

I really can't speak for a Superjet but I have rode SXRs with mag pumps. It is night and day difference with the hookup with a mag pump vs non. The hookup is all over (turns/chop/etc)

 

[Scorn800]

Are there any benefits to going with a mag pump on flatwater?

My boat doesn't hook up very well in turns. Would a mag pump cure this?Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

Yes.
Mag pumps put the power to the water. The gain in hook up is huge.
Not sure about flatwater freestyle but for ripping turns mag pumps are the chit:Banane35:

 

[Aircraftsalz]

If you got Brap under the Hood a Mag pump is the only way to go! Surf or Flatwater!!!

Mag pumps put the power to the Water!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Matt_E]

Is hookup the only advantage, or is there added "felt power" as well? More acceleration?
I am guessing that more hookup really translates into more felt power.

 

[Matt_E]

Yes.
Mag pumps put the power to the water. The gain in hook up is huge.
Not sure about flatwater freestyle but for ripping turns mas pumps are the chit:Banane35:

I love ripping turns!
But my short hull does have real trouble staying hooked up in turns.
Sounds like I am about to spend some money.

 

[Jawbreaker]

I talked to a friend about this... Malone was back flipping a Q8 with a stock motor set up and was stabbing the nose. He made the comment that if he had a mag pump, he would make it further around and not stab the nose.

.02 cents :fing02:

I would love to have a mag pump... I went with the TBM pump cone with a mag prop. That's a close as I can come for minimal cost.

 

[RiverRat]

Are there any benefits to going with a mag pump on flatwater?

My boat doesn't hook up very well in turns. Would a mag pump cure this?
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

Hooks up like a mofo. Ski handles like it is on rails. The jet coming out the rear is allot tighter and cleaner in shape. I tried a 140mm mag in my ski but the impeller was too steep. I got a 14/19 in there now but have not tried it out yet. I like them :biggthumpup:

 

[GIL]

Matt, I do NOT own a MAG yet, key word-yet.

Let me put this in laymans terms,

u take a supercharged car to the drag strip with street tires and spin the whole track but still turn decent times ie 7.90 in the 1/8 w/a 2.9 60' mark time.

Now, the same night, jack the azz up and throw a pair of slicks under it-
6.90 1/8 mile w/a 2.3 60' time and your neck is real sore from the launch!

I wish you had the opportunity to ride cammit's stuff-that would tell you the whole story! MAGS are worth the money, but I agree-that is alot of money. The ONLY reason I don't have one yet is lack of money.

I tried the cheapo MAG and could not get it to work-I wasted enough money on different setups to have bought a used MAG and now regret that I wasted all the money I did. Granted my oem pump does a great job for what it is, but it's not a MAG.

 

[QJS]

Are there any benefits to going with a mag pump on flatwater?

My boat doesn't hook up very well in turns. Would a mag pump cure this?
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

We did a back to back test recently on a Flatwater 760 freestyle ski with total loss. We put a 140mm magnum on and two riders tested it, we then changed the pump for a stock one with a TBM pumpcone with a Hooker prop. Both riders only reported a marginal improvement with the magnum.
Chris.

 

[Matt_E]

But you did not test it against an all stock pump, correct? (No TBM cone)

 

[QJS]

Yes, we have done this and there is a BIG improvement.
Chris.

 

[Matt_E]

What does the setback mag pump do that the standard mag pump does not?

 

[QJS]

From my understanding the set back version is mainly a high speed improvement, a racers thing but to be honest I can't tell the difference although I haven't raced for years.
Chris

 

[Aircraftsalz]

If you got the extra $$$, setback is the only way to go. I'm running a standard mag now, I can't wait for my new XS 148 setback mag.

It's money well spent, IMO

 

[jetski9010]

I think I am going to go the way of the TBM pump cone for price reasons. I have seen the ones CP watercraft does when they install the pump cone and port you stock pump looks great and I think would be a huge improvment over stock.

 

[jetski9010]

Here is the pics of the one that CP watercraft setup.

 

[kevbo]

The Superjet pump does not have the problems that Kawasaki has. A stock 144 pump with an 85mm nozzle, deep Worx grate, and an impeller pitched just right is hard to beat until the water get really rough.