My 2014 Superjet "build"

jackmarcus · Apr 5, 2015

New hood looks sweet

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jagerauto · Apr 5, 2015

Thanks!

Eric Villeneuve · Apr 6, 2015

jagerauto said:
Well I wasn't going to make a "build" thread for two reasons
1: not sure it's a build being a new ski
2: I didn't think I'd be doing as much as I have to it this fast.

But I see others with 2014 builds and I figured what the hell it will be a good way for me to keep a record and look back on.

Bought my SJ on sept 4th around 6pm, and took it to the water and rode until sundown!
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Took it out that weekend and rode all weekend burned through so many tanks. Hah. Broke my toe too.
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Met up with some locals and rode for a little.
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Then the mods began. I ordered a bilge bracket which I had trouble fitting but in the end bent it to work. Drilled my first hole in the side! Then one in the dashboard for the rotary switch.
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I cut my ride plate down and also D cut it.
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Put flame Arrestors on it at some point.
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Did a pump cone
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Blowsion finger throttle and UMI lock on grips
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Other than that stuff that was it for a while.[/QUOTe

Can you provide information on cutting the skid plate? Length to be cut off, different riding experience etc.

jagerauto · Apr 14, 2015

I cut it flush to the hull, and used a coffe can for a rough circle, made the diameter large enough to span the pump cavity.

jagerauto · Apr 14, 2015

Had a great weekend at wavedaze! Broke my battery box and exhaust hose, but had a blast!

jagerauto · Apr 14, 2015

I also tried two backies! Landed on my head! But I'm not deterred I will get it! Hah

jagerauto · Apr 22, 2015

I haven't been keeping up with this so here is a roundabout update.

Wavedaze caused me a few casualties, battery box, exhaust hose, and broke my trim ring again.

Got hooked up with a exhaust hose and a battery box by rad dudes. Only hose they had was a purple one.. And I wasn't happy with the battery box so I got a new one with a smaller battery.

I got new stainless spikes for my girdle kit, had to clearance the stock airbox some more, but looking good. And yes I keep stabbing my fingers on them. But it's not that bad. Haha.

jagerauto · Apr 24, 2015

Got this in the mail thanks to @Sasquachcrap

Eric Villeneuve · Apr 26, 2015

jagerauto said:
Well I wasn't going to make a "build" thread for two reasons
1: not sure it's a build being a new ski
2: I didn't think I'd be doing as much as I have to it this fast.

But I see others with 2014 builds and I figured what the hell it will be a good way for me to keep a record and look back on.

Bought my SJ on sept 4th around 6pm, and took it to the water and rode until sundown!
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Took it out that weekend and rode all weekend burned through so many tanks. Hah. Broke my toe too.
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Met up with some locals and rode for a little.
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Then the mods began. I ordered a bilge bracket which I had trouble fitting but in the end bent it to work. Drilled my first hole in the side! Then one in the dashboard for the rotary switch.
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I cut my ride plate down and also D cut it.
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Put flame Arrestors on it at some point.
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Did a pump cone
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Blowsion finger throttle and UMI lock on grips
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Other than that stuff that was it for a while.[/QUOTE

Im not to sure what you mean about taking a pop can for a hole diameter, but I understand the cutting flush to hull. What is the use of the 2nd part?? Please clarify

jagerauto · Apr 26, 2015

I've heard to use a coffee can, I measured the exact middle and used a protractor measuring 3in from the center to each side. Making a 6in diameter "D"

jagerauto · Apr 26, 2015

http://www.wavejunkies.com/surf-survival/doctors-corner/55-mod-d-cut-ride-plate.html

@Eric Villeneuve

Eric Villeneuve · Apr 26, 2015

jagerauto said:
http://www.wavejunkies.com/surf-survival/doctors-corner/55-mod-d-cut-ride-plate.html

@Eric Villeneuve

clarified! thank you.

mbrick · May 9, 2015

Solid looking finger throttle. Is that thrust innovations (TI)?

How noticeable is the MSD?

I have to say, out of the entire build those hood straps just look terrible... It looks like you took a ratchet strap from your trailer when a stock part broke. Haha...

Thanks for posting so many photos.

jagerauto · May 9, 2015

Yes it's a Thrust throttle.

Didn't really notice the enhancer. But I'm overpowering my impeller with everything I have done.

The hood straps are the best way to secure the hood, all the parts suppliers sell the kits. It's a full stainless ratchet, it's bolted to the hull. If I didn't have the front foot hold I could run it with a hood latch, and I did prior to the new hood. But that wouldn't have worked on this new hood and I count get to the nuts to put the latch on this hood. So straps it is. My hood has a huge lip that sits very tight inside the hull. Adding strength and a seal. The straps hold it tight and I have no issues, and don't think it looks bad. A lot of AM hulls only use straps, but it's all preference

Iowa · May 11, 2015

What battery box is that?!

jagerauto · May 11, 2015

Iowa said:
What battery box is that?!

Got it on eBay, was $120 shipped. Came with battery. It does good, I keep it on a tender. I flooded my ski the other day and it died before I could get all the water out. Also the bulge ran for a while haha

Iowa · May 11, 2015

I thought I noticed it from Ebay! Would you recommend it?!?!?

jagerauto · May 11, 2015

Iowa said:
I thought I noticed it from Ebay! Would you recommend it?!?!?

Yea i just keep it on a tender all the time, and don't expect it to last long if you end up cranking the ski for a while and running a bilge.

Iowa · May 11, 2015

Thanks for the advise!

jagerauto · Jul 10, 2015

I'm at it again

installing a new tube.. ...to be continued... ...stay tuned...

Also have some minor Turf issues

I guess I'm going to be turfing every year... Because I can't bring myself to settle for black molded diamond.