Freestyle "mag" pump questions

[Polish jet pilot]

I have a small motor @ 727cc in my XFS. The power isn't bad for this ski, I was able to pull a 3/4 of a BF after 10 min of riding, which was NEVER possible with my RN - i like that.

What I do not like is the way the power is transferred the water. After e.g a 180, it takes a bit of time for the ski to go in the opposite direction. Was thinking that such a ski/hull would benefit from a mag type of a pump (Solas. skat, etc) - in the way it would put the power on the water. I ride flatwater and my current pump setup is bored nozzle @ 85mm, cone, cutback by 3mm oem 2008 prop (skattrak 12/17 would just spin way too much).

Will the pump / vane section, mag type, cure these problems? Is it worth it to spend money on this for my application?

Sorry, but I've never even seen a mag pump (except for HSR).

Thanks

Andrew

 

[blaster800]

Yes I feel it is worth it .........http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/103109-I-ve-been-Thrusted-!!!-)

 

[OCD Solutions]

Once you go 12 Vane, you will never go back. I tried to convince myself last summer that the mag had too much traction but in the end, I couldn't give up the extra hookup and thrust that the mag delivers.

The skat is lighter, more expensive but offers a setback option and has more diameter options.
The Solas is heavy but priced very reasonable and offers all the benefits of the Mag, (minus the setback option).

 

[Freakrider]

It is my understanding that the solas SS 12 vane stator is aprox 5 lbs heavier than a stock cast stator but the added weight is well worth the gains and the weight is very low center gravity (won't notice it)...prolly my next mod.

 

[Matt_E]

The problems you're talking about are 100% fixed with the right magpump setup.

 

[Polish jet pilot]

this Solas sounds too good to pass then. I was wondering whether the pump delivers better thrust (power) or this more of a hookup part (such as an a/m grate but multiplied by 10) or it improves both? Will it load the motor more (e.g such as a more higher pitched impeller)? or is this aspect not affected?

Also about the cone that comes with it? how can 1 cone work so well on so many different setups? Just thinking out loud...

 

[Polish jet pilot]

Also could we say that the power is delivered to the water faster - reaction time...? I hope you know what I mean, it would be connected with loading the motor question above...

 

[Matt_E]

You will have better hookup, higher pump pressure, more efficient pump operation, and more consistent thrust.
Skat has at least three different sized cones available (4 for the 148 pump). Pump tuning is done with impeller pitch, impeller setback, cone size, and nozzle size. Just the reduction nozzle size alone can make a huge difference in how well the pump performs.

 

[Buckwild12]

I know it's pricey but the set back scat pump made a huge difference even on my little old Jetmaniac 710.it will likely be the last pump I ever buy as it should work fine on my Dasa 850 with a properly bored reduction nozzle.

 

[motozachl]

Mag pumps feel like it shoots more controlled water out like a firehose compared to a lawn hose

 

[Tyler Zane]

i really glad i pick a mag as one of my first mods. it plays the most important role in your ski.