- Location
- Clearwater, FL
Purchased by first SN (build).
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- Start date
john zigler
Vendor Account
- Location
- wisconsin
Congrats! You really cannot go wrong with any of these engines.... 62t 701 properly set up can/will run well.
What is your experience and goals? Are you a newbe? Racer? Surf Rider? Chase boat waves / jump?
One thing I would strongly suggest - strip the ski completely, go through th driveline, mid shaft, etc. Rebuild with new quality bearings, and seals. I would drill small holes at the back of the hull and check for water in the tray/foam area. Remove all wet foam and re-do if needed. MAKE SURE to seal up the hull at all the known leak points, where the cables, exhaust ,and drive tube go through the hull.
Done right, and you will have a good solid ski that will give you years of fun.
- Location
- Clearwater, FL
Thanks John! I still don't know how I will set up the engine. I would say I'm a newb. This is my third ski but Ive been out of the game for about six years. I'm mainly going to be free riding around the gulf and some lakes. I am stripping the ski today and checking everything. So far it seems to be legit but I'm sure I'll find a gremlin or two.
bored&stroked
Urban redneck
- Location
- AZ
-The more power, the better.
-Round Nose handlepole that I could cut to fit me was a major improvement. Don't even need a new pole bracket if you can work a cut off wheel for 1.5 minutes.
-footholds
-Round Nose handlepole that I could cut to fit me was a major improvement. Don't even need a new pole bracket if you can work a cut off wheel for 1.5 minutes.
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Quinc
Buy a Superjet
- Location
- California
The thing with these old SN's is they hold onto a lot of water under the tray in the foam. Not uncommon to remove 30-40lbs of wet foam. Other then that I would add a 9/15 hooker impeller and a bpipe.
- Location
- Clearwater, FL
I did some drilling and cutting on the tray this weekend and I didn't find any water and it wasn't wet. I'm able to pick the hull up so I'm thinking she's good to go. I know the previous owner put a stainless steel impeller but I don't know what pitch. Guess I'll see how it goes. So far the ski is looking good. I'm currently in search for a B Pipe.
- Location
- Clearwater, FL
It has an aluminum pole. Are those able to be shortened? If so where did you cut yours? Bottom or top?
- Location
- Clearwater, FL
Been making some progress. Found a couple small cracks but nothing major. I start turfing this weekend.
SXIPro
JM781 Big Bore
- Location
- Here on the 'X' mostly
I’m amazed your foam was dry in a SN. First time for everything I guess.
bored&stroked
Urban redneck
- Location
- AZ
No idea sorry. I cut from the bottem on the RN pole where it inserts into the metal bracket.
- Location
- Carlsbad
Looks good!!
- Location
- Clearwater, FL
Making process. Found a B Pipe today and decided to go with the 718/735 Jetmaniac port/polish. Any other mods I should go with? 
bored&stroked
Urban redneck
- Location
- AZ
Hooker 9/15 prop.
- Location
- Clearwater, FL
It has an aftermarket stainless steel prop but the seller didn't know the pitch.
- Location
- Clearwater, FL
Turfed the ski this weekend!!!
You literally took a picture of the prop pitch! It’s says skat trac. Put your phone up in the tunnel and take more pics . I can see an 8 and 5...