JS550 Sponson Question

[smokeysevin]

On my 750 build I added some aluminum backing plates to let me install/remove sponsons in the stock location. I noticed that Wax makes some that bolt to the rub rails that are similar to the runabout blade style while the stock ones are almost just like lifting/planing surfaces. All that being said, if I make a set that are similar to the runabout style but mount them in the stock position will that make the ski super twitchy? I am not running the stock (or any) rear hull extensions. For now should I just bolt the stock ones back on and run them?

Can y'all school me on 550 handling?

Thanks,

Sean

 

[SexPanther]

I think fish stix are pretty awesome. Haven’t tried a ski with the wax ones.

 

[mikidymac]

Everything I have ever seen says to remove the stock 550 sponsons. Even the 440's never had them from the factory.

 

[smokeysevin]

Everything I have ever seen says to remove the stock 550 sponsons. Even the 440's never had them from the factory.

Damn, I am glad I spent the time to make the mounting hardware, drill holes in the hull, chip out the foam, and epoxy that stuff in then lol

Sean