POLARIS OCTANE I need help

FullTHROTLE92

FullTHROTLE92

Location
Puerto Rico
OK well i just bought a 2003 polaris
Did i make a mistake ?
or a great find
I just need info about the ski
do people like it?
is it a good surf ski?
Is it a good free style ski
and what is this about side reinforcements?
do i really need thoughs?
And how is the ski stock?
or what aftermarket parts sshould i get for it if i want to do freestyle and Surf
Thanks
 
wetjet701

wetjet701

Always On
Tell us what you paid and how it runs then we can decide if it's worth it. I personally have only ridden 1 twice in my opinion it's more a race ski. Keep in mind I rode it on flat water not in the surf. It kinda moved alot slower than a superjet
 
AlbanyMotorsports

AlbanyMotorsports

Cru is Rad
Location
Chicago
My brother has one and we both love it. Its definitely heavy but in a stock to stock comparison it makes a lot more power than any other stock boat. Hell it makes more power than most than most peoples built motors. Ive been watching the ones that have sold and I feel that they are a great deal for what you are getting. Granted it was built for racing, dont let anyone tell you that its not a worth while hull for whatever you are looking to do. Its a great boat and doesnt reguire the huge investment to get it up to speed in terms of power and hook up. They rip through the mid range rpms. Crank and flywheel are pretty heavy so they dont crank up as quick as a smaller motors but that mid range takes care of it. Its very wide...will almost feel like you are riding a couch with a handle pole at first but dont worry. They roll really nicely. Im sure there are a lot of naysayers about them but if you dont like it, I would take a look at it.

I could keep going with my opinions. I would be pretty pumped to have one.
 
michael950

michael950

for me to POOP on!
Location
Houston, TX
We have a forum specifically for the Octane. I suggest you start there:

http://www.x-h2o.com/forumdisplay.php?f=83



However:
OK well i just bought a 2003 polaris
Did i make a mistake ? Depends, to each his own. Some like, some hate.
or a great find see above answer
I just need info about the ski see link above
do people like it? Depends
is it a good surf ski? Can be
Is it a good free style ski Can be, depends on skill and mods
and what is this about side reinforcements? Highly recommended for rolls
do i really need thoughs?
And how is the ski stock?
or what aftermarket parts sshould i get for it if i want to do freestyle and Surf Surf requires hoodstaps, mandatory. Might want to look into if yours qualifies for the hood hook upgrade. Though I do not beleive the '03 is one.
 
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WAB

WAB

salty nuts
Location
coastal GA
Ross rode the piss out of my friend's pretty much stock Octane, surf backflips, rolls, a couple throwaways. Wamilton's designed the hulls pretty tough I think. I would not go right to reinforcing it.
 
AlbanyMotorsports

AlbanyMotorsports

Cru is Rad
Location
Chicago
They do not need to be reinforced. feel the bond line on the nose and you will understand. RIDE IT. If you listen to too many opinions you will end up doing a bunch of work that does not need to be done.
 
FullTHROTLE92

FullTHROTLE92

Location
Puerto Rico
Ha whats a HOS
Alright and from what i read it dont have very much bottom end is there a way to change that with mods?
and the fly wheel is very heavy is the a mod for that?
and im coming from a 550 sx that top out 35 so how much of a change will this be?
 
Wolf Child

Wolf Child

Just Another Octard
Location
All over C. FL
POS = old Piece of poop that either doesnt run or runs poorly.

HOS = old Hunk of poop that is mechanicaly sound but is undesirable.




if you havent figured it out. an octane is nether of these. I will own one someday. if I have to stab someone and take theirs to get it.
 
Wolf Child

Wolf Child

Just Another Octard
Location
All over C. FL
you got that?

That ski's been floating around Eghey for a while with a stupid reserve on it. I cant beleive he finally let it go, and for that price.

why do you have to wait so long for it?

FullTHROTLE92 said:
HAHA Woa
i just got that
ya
i just bought mine for 4000
here check it out
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=011&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=320244719351&rd=1
IM freakin so excited but i dont freakin get to ride or even see it for another 2 months
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Cross

Cross

X
Location
WA
FullTHROTLE92 said:
Ha whats a HOS
Alright and from what i read it dont have very much bottom end is there a way to change that with mods?
and the fly wheel is very heavy is the a mod for that?
and im coming from a 550 sx that top out 35 so how much of a change will this be?
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There are a few things you can do to get more bottom end out of the Octane. Randy at watcon.com can help you out. He is the man when it comes to this boat. Increasing your compression and reprogramming your ignition would be a good start to gaining more bottom end.
 
FullTHROTLE92

FullTHROTLE92

Location
Puerto Rico
ya i no its been on ebay like 4 times!
but ya he finnallly put it at a buy it now for 4000 with the trailer
and because its in mississippi and its going to straight to porta rico cause im moving there so theres no point bringing it the cal
but im not leaving to porta rico till july

what type of ski do you ride?
 
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