Custom/Hybrid Matt_E's Superfreak Build

[Buckwild12]

Matt did you need shorter bolts for alot of the install because the inserts were more shallow? My buddy did on his ROK, I am going to a local supply house today to stock up on extra hardware so I dont have to run out every 2 minutes.

 

[Dustin Mustangs]

Cutting fasteners is pretty easy if you do it right.

 

[Buckwild12]

What should you use? Dremel? Bolt cutters? Die grinder? I've done it with a hacksaw before but not in this volume.

 

[SXIPro]

So the hull weighed 56 lbs. The important question is "how much did the donut weigh?"

 

[Boris]

What should you use? Dremel? Bolt cutters? Die grinder? I've done it with a hacksaw before but not in this volume.

Doesn't matter what you cut it with as long as the threads survive.
I run a nut up the bolt just past the point at which I want to cut it. The nut will repair the threads when you spin it off.

 

[jetnut_118]

Looking great Matt can wait to see more pics. Maybe a video or two? I cant wait to try my new Jetworks BB when I get it back.

 

[Matt_E]

Matt did you need shorter bolts for alot of the install because the inserts were more shallow? My buddy did on his ROK, I am going to a local supply house today to stock up on extra hardware so I dont have to run out every 2 minutes.

The motor mount bolts need to be shorter than stock. I have a bunch of OEM fasteners in all sizes, so I didn't need to cut - I just picked a shorter bolt.

If you do have to cut a bolt, put a nut on past the cut. You want to remove the nut over the cut later. This restores the threads. Then hacksaw it/dremel it. After that, remove the nut

 

[Matt_E]

I think I am done test-installing stuff. I did the pump and trim again last night plus the intake grate.
Today I will thoroughly wash the hull and sand it to prep for primer.

 

[Matt_E]

Pics from last night.

 

[Boris]

Seriously dude, are you part polish ?
Drinking on the job is bad enough but to drink the perfumed stuff ?
That's just wrong.

The front of that ski looks sad.

 

[Matt_E]

Meh, it was on sale. I needed to see what the regularly high price was about.
Besides, who likes drinking potato vodka? Oh wait, the Polish!

Also, I told you that my grandmother was from Danzig. Her family origins book has German "Reinheit" stamps, though. :lmao: So probably not polish.

 

[Boris]

Potato Vodka is the only way to go.
That perfumed stuff makes my vomit smell weird.

What, too much info ?


Living in Gdańsk (learn the proper spelling, will ya) must have taught your Grandmother the benefits of the potato nectar. It's the best antifreeze out there.
I wonder if she ever met my grandfather, he was over in Westerplatte when he was younger. Wouldn't that be cool.
:bigok:

 

[Matt_E]

She lived in Heubude until 1945.

 

[munki63]

She lived in Heubude until 1945.

Dont you have a ski you should be working on lol

 

[Matt_E]

It's cold out there. First thing I need to is wash the hull, and is definitely no fun in the cold.

 

[Boris]

She lived in Heubude until 1945.

Where ????
Oh, Stogi. Got ya.

 

[munki63]

Pics from last night.

Problem solved....and dont talk to a Canadian about it being cold

 

[Matt_E]

I ordered an OEM hood seal.

EDIT: I just got done washing the hull and hood to get any release agents off it before I sand it. I guess I need to go to the store for sandpaper sometime today.
I should be getting my midshaft rebuild kit from Jetmaniac today, as well.
I might even try to clean that disgusting fuel tank.

 

[MADMAT]

I might even try to clean that disgusting fuel tank.

Don't! Has to be some MattE attitude (ride it like you stole it) left in that thing...everything else is already to blingy for you. L's.

 

[Matt_E]

Lol. :lmao:
You're right.