Light weight hull manufacturers

[RiverRat]

Those noses are sick!

I assume he will make full carbon upon request, right?

I am not even going through this if a I can't get a very tough hull/hood/handle pole/foam/holds under 100lbs. Like a lot under if possible.

I am sure. He has since eliminated the 2 shell hull design and is going with a stronger one peice design like the envy. He mentioned even mellowing out the curve on the tray area. I am starting to deal in WDK parts and am in the process of getting my site up and running. . . . I plan on offering a couple X-jet topdecks and hoods for the do it yourselfers out there.

 

[MADMAT]

Cool man! Good luck.

I guess the bottom line is I need to call him and tell him I want a mostly carbon REV or X. I like the X better actually.

 

[crammit442]

chop glass hulls arent as strong as vacuum, but still is stronger and lighter than stock
:headbang:

Chop glass hulls are not lighter AND stronger than OEM. They're either one or the other. Usually neither.

 

[GIL]

Chop glass hulls are not lighter AND stronger than OEM. They're either one or the other. Usually neither.

what he said

 

[Ross_C]

Stunts...

#6 Lightweight.de

Blowsion is the US dealer for both models.
"Lightweight DE 96+SJ Hull - Limited Edition $12895"

 

[FL-cracker]

Chop glass hulls are not lighter AND stronger than OEM. They're either one or the other. Usually neither.

Thank you Crammit for coming out and saying that. Maybe people will pay more attention to your post.:noevil:

 

[Idok]

seems to me it would depend on the technique, layering and reinforcement..youre statement is just to broad

composition on SJ hulls has varied over the years..that is common knowledge

I know one thing.....I have ZERO interest in an 05+ OEM hull....I have personally seen 3-4 of them crack with no harder use than riding thru a choppy bay..?


People around here worry too much about politics and arguing over silly details....Pick a ski, ride it and love it. You do a 10ft nosestab into 3 feet of water, guess what..they're ALL going to break

 

[Kennay]

To my knowledge there are only two ways to make something out of chop, by hand or with a gun.:smoker: (Probably wrong though, I'd take an WDK hull if their customer service was better. they could have the best hulls out and I still wouldn't buy one from them if I had the money)

 

[Liquid Graffix]

24-7... are they still in the hull building business? i found a site with some parts but no hulls. anybody have their site so i can add it?

 

[stuntbikemike]

So... if you are a manufacturer, or own one of these hulls, please leave us some feedback on the product. I'm sure there are many of us that would love to read a quick review on the likes and dislikes from people that actually ride them.

With that being said, here is what i have found:
(if i missed a manufacturer, i do apologize, please let me know)

[all prices are takendirectly from the manufacturers website and current as of 6-17-08]

...btw these are in NO specific order

1. Watercraft Factory WCF
http://www.watercraftfactory.com
WCF lightweight competition freestyle hull $4295 (no hood)

2. Wamiltons
http://www.wamiltons.com
Pro Series Superjet - Complete Package $5273

3. Blowsion
http://www.blowsion.com
Lightweight DE 96+SJ Hull - Limited Edition $12895
Hull - Carbon Top Deck $1750
Hull - Rough Duty Top Deck $1450
Lightweight CT Visual Carbon 96+SJ Hull - Ltd. Ed.
Web Specials Price: $7,990.00

4. Keith Head (Superjet hulls and decks)
no info found

5. Waterdawg Kustomz
http://www.waterdawgkustomz.com
Envy $4495
F-1 Pro $3800
R.E.V. $2995

6. Lightweight
http://Lightweight.de
(see Blowsion - they are the US dealer)

7. ComposiTECH
http://www.composi-tech.com
(site no longer exists)

8. Geraban (Superjet hulls and decks)
(no info found)


9. SpeedyGomzalez (carbon SX-R hull in Germany)
Made about 2 years ago, but could not find any info on current production

10. Lenzi (Superjet hull)
http://lenziparts.com
Yamaha Light weight $4500
Kawasaki flat wtr back flip hull $7700
Kawasaki lightweight hull $4500
(all appear to be sold without hoods)

11. Malone
http://www.ericmalone.com
(Must call or send an email for pricing)

12. BUN (Superjet hull)
http://www8.ocn.ne.jp/~bun/
BUN 01 / 02 hull - 7,980yen = $7371.82

13. XFT (composite Superjet hulls)
http://www.xftonline.com/
(no price listed)

14. Leg Drag
http://www.legdrag.com/
Freestyle/Freeride SJ lightweight hull $4295.95
TKO –3 hull complete $7595.95
TKO lightweight hull $3995.95
Wamiltons Pro series “Wammer Hull” $4395.95 (no hood)
(Wammer hood is $1295.95)

15. Trinity Composites
http://www.trinitycompositesinc.com
EVO Pro (Carbon/Kevlar Epoxy Resin Hull) Was $9499.99
Now $7999.99*
EVO XF (Fiberglass Polyester GP Resin Hull); Was $7499.99
Now $4999.99*

EVO Pro Kit $5999.99*
EVO XF Kit $2999.99*
All kits include upper and lower decks (complete hull), bulkhead, hood, nose piece, ride plate, plumbing and required adhesives.

16. Federico Bufacchi
http://www.federicobufacchi.com/
Top deck, no hood
E.1,700,00 montato (????????)
(I have no idea what that means…)

17. Head Enterprises
(no info found)

18. X Scream
X scream Carbon Hull
Full Carbon - Vacuum Bagged
Package Includes Hull, Hood, Nose Piece, Footholds
Price is $9,000.00
Package listed weighs in at 63 lbs
Phone # (727) 442-7700
Email xscream@tampabay.rr.com.

19. 24-7
http://http://www.iride247.com/index.htm
New 08 Light weight hull (HULL ONLY)
Fiberglass $3500.00 90lbs
Carbon, Kevlar, and fiberglass $4350 75lbs
Carbon fiber flat water backflip hull $8000 63lbs

you get what you pay for

 

[Superjet3]

As stated in the other thread, I am very happy with my 08 style 24-7 hull. My hull is carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass. The ski is built very well and light. The total weight of the hull, hood, handle pole, turf, and motor mounts was 106lbs. I am still getting used to the handling of the light weight and the 08 style but it is defiantly fun to ride.

Pros:
Newest super jet hull design.
Solid construction
Light weight
Warranty
Price

Cons:
Mark can be difficult to contact some times
Customer service seems to vary (Based on others experiences)

 

[MADMAT]

Is 106 light? I was thinking 85 for hood/pole/hull/footholds and foam, no?

What is stock with hull/pole/hood/new foam/holds?

 

[Superjet3]

Is 106 light? I was thinking 85 for hood/pole/hull/footholds and foam, no?

What is stock with hull/pole/hood/new foam/holds?

It was alot lighter than my old ski. My old ski was a stock re-enforced hull, 24-7 hood and x-metal pole and that was about 160lbs. Bare hull before paint was 125 if I remember correctly. Also, I ride alot of surf. Flatwater guys may like the hulls lighter. I told mark to make it beefy to take a beating in the surf.

 

[MADMAT]

Yea I want 85lb surf if possible.

 

[Idok]

bump

 

[MADMAT]

Well since ya bumped it I might as well tell yall a REV has been ordered. A month ago or so.

 

[Idok]

sweet!

Ill send you a PM within the next few days about some tips you are going to want to know..

you are gonig to need to make a couple of special tools (very easy), and all your hardware is going to be SAE course thread..get it at ACE


make sure to keep in mind the first time you ride it:

it does not handle like a superjet!


I know Jeff already told you this lol...he must have said it to me 50x

 

[CarFanatic]

good thread! I wanting to build a hull this winter.. any info on the watercraft factory?

The Rev is very attractive because of price for sure. Watching that video on there site with the 1200 in it, is very impressive...

 

[MADMAT]

Thanks Doc! I have no idea when I will get it so I'm not making any tools or selling any skis until it is in my driveway.

I am stoked though but I'm guessing it will be a winter project at best.

 

[Idok]

Thanks Doc! I have no idea when I will get it so I'm not making any tools or selling any skis until it is in my driveway.

I am stoked though but I'm guessing it will be a winter project at best.

making tools will consist of nothing more than chopping down a couple of SAE allens and making them into sockets..but you will want the length custom..

you will love it!