Okay I've already started a post in pwctoday. But I think this build will be more appreciated here since I've noticed you guys are more the freeride people. So here we go.
First up I started this build cause I wanted a nice freeride ski but didn't want to spend a tone of money. Don't get me wrong I would love a q8 sky or a foot rocket but I just can't afford a hull like that right now. So for my build I found a 98 750 sxi pro hull. I know kawis are more built to race and there is tone of post about yami being better truck ski but I like kawi hulls and I got it for a good price.
So I was reading some threads about handle pole options. I've noticed a lot of people liking the strength of the rn superjet poles. So after some reading I bought one. This one was cut down 2 inches which will keep me more forward on the ski which I need. So after a little grinding and drilling got it mounted.
I'm using stock superjet steering plate 4 degree bars from hot products. And a cut down 800 sxr pole spring.
Next up my motor. I bought this motor way before I decided to do this build. I was originally going to put it in my 91 550sx. I decided against that due to the fact that I would want to pump swap it to and really didn't want to get into that much fiberglassing. But anyways i pick this beauty up everything for 450 bucks. It's a yami 701 61x wb motor, ebox, everything needed to drop in and go.
Now for the motor install. I know I know a yami motor in a kawi how dare you? Lol. Once again I love kawi hulls. But I like yami power. In my opinion it's more reliable, and there is more of a aftermarket back up for them here. But anyways I got 3/16 aluminum plate from work. Cut out two 4"x18" pieces and got some machine head bolts and mounted them to the hull. Then I'm going to mount some couch mounts to that, cut a 1/4" out of the bed plates and it sits right in.
Now when I bought the hull there was a layer of fiberglass in the deck that they used the wrong resin to put in, cause it didn't stick. I though they added it for strength but after pulling it up found out there were holes in the deck. Yep that means defoaming fun for me. That suck. It was all soaked. Bought some of Toby's new style 615 footholds. Started fitting.
I decided wile I have the deck open this far. I'm going to take this time to add some strength to the hull inside and out. So I'm going to add a layer of carbon fiber to the bottom of the hull, inside the deck, and engine bay. I bought 6k 11oz 2x2 twill carbon fiber. 7yards should do just fine. More pictures of that will be coming soon. Sorry but it's still to cold to lay it up here in Chicago. But here are some pics of the fabric.
Coming soon trim set up. I got a nozzle from a 750 ssxi. So I will show you how I do that. Also thinking of adding a layer of blue carbon fiber to the outside and clear gel coat instead of paint. Havnt decided on that yet but think it will look cool and hold up better then scratching up paint. Plus it will as more strength to the handle pole area which 750s' are bad for cracking in that area.
There is what I have so far. Let me know if you want to know more about a part of my build or maybe you have some input that mite help. Just don't be a dick about it it please. I don't mind taking advice but don't treat me like I don't know anything or you think my build is stupid. Just remember to each there own. And you have to work with what you've got.
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First up I started this build cause I wanted a nice freeride ski but didn't want to spend a tone of money. Don't get me wrong I would love a q8 sky or a foot rocket but I just can't afford a hull like that right now. So for my build I found a 98 750 sxi pro hull. I know kawis are more built to race and there is tone of post about yami being better truck ski but I like kawi hulls and I got it for a good price.
So I was reading some threads about handle pole options. I've noticed a lot of people liking the strength of the rn superjet poles. So after some reading I bought one. This one was cut down 2 inches which will keep me more forward on the ski which I need. So after a little grinding and drilling got it mounted.
I'm using stock superjet steering plate 4 degree bars from hot products. And a cut down 800 sxr pole spring.
Next up my motor. I bought this motor way before I decided to do this build. I was originally going to put it in my 91 550sx. I decided against that due to the fact that I would want to pump swap it to and really didn't want to get into that much fiberglassing. But anyways i pick this beauty up everything for 450 bucks. It's a yami 701 61x wb motor, ebox, everything needed to drop in and go.
Now for the motor install. I know I know a yami motor in a kawi how dare you? Lol. Once again I love kawi hulls. But I like yami power. In my opinion it's more reliable, and there is more of a aftermarket back up for them here. But anyways I got 3/16 aluminum plate from work. Cut out two 4"x18" pieces and got some machine head bolts and mounted them to the hull. Then I'm going to mount some couch mounts to that, cut a 1/4" out of the bed plates and it sits right in.
Now when I bought the hull there was a layer of fiberglass in the deck that they used the wrong resin to put in, cause it didn't stick. I though they added it for strength but after pulling it up found out there were holes in the deck. Yep that means defoaming fun for me. That suck. It was all soaked. Bought some of Toby's new style 615 footholds. Started fitting.
I decided wile I have the deck open this far. I'm going to take this time to add some strength to the hull inside and out. So I'm going to add a layer of carbon fiber to the bottom of the hull, inside the deck, and engine bay. I bought 6k 11oz 2x2 twill carbon fiber. 7yards should do just fine. More pictures of that will be coming soon. Sorry but it's still to cold to lay it up here in Chicago. But here are some pics of the fabric.
Coming soon trim set up. I got a nozzle from a 750 ssxi. So I will show you how I do that. Also thinking of adding a layer of blue carbon fiber to the outside and clear gel coat instead of paint. Havnt decided on that yet but think it will look cool and hold up better then scratching up paint. Plus it will as more strength to the handle pole area which 750s' are bad for cracking in that area.
There is what I have so far. Let me know if you want to know more about a part of my build or maybe you have some input that mite help. Just don't be a dick about it it please. I don't mind taking advice but don't treat me like I don't know anything or you think my build is stupid. Just remember to each there own. And you have to work with what you've got.
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