- Location
- Disco bay, ca
Probably referring to tray drains on some of the xfs (no foam I beleive?)
If so - Those are ball type so your good.
If so - Those are ball type so your good.
RICKTER talk
- Thread starter Idok
- Start date
- Location
- Disco bay, ca
Someone add a rear bow to the rear of their xfs / xfr . I dont wanna be the lab rat.
I've seen the edges etc lets see xfs / xfr
I've seen the edges etc lets see xfs / xfr
- Location
- Disco bay, ca
Pics! Haven't seen this / my xfr does not have !
Hard to see unless the pump is removed.
It's the same as the rear scupper valve. No way could you replace it with a ball valve, not enough room.
JT_Freeride
John Tetenes @Jtetenes
- Location
- Long Island
You can put the Valvle inside the hull at the beginning of the tubeHard to see unless the pump is removed.
It's the same as the rear scupper valve. No way could you replace it with a ball valve, not enough room.
I haven't seen a Thrust ball valve uninstalled, but you only have about an inch and a half until it would hit the exhaust tube inside the hull. Isn't it longer than that?
- Location
- Long Island
No you can't
- Location
- Long Island, NY
Maybe in his hair dryer powered ski you could
JT_Freeride
John Tetenes @Jtetenes
- Location
- Long Island
Why couldn't you
- Location
- Long Island
It doesn't fit in the elbow right behind the scupper flap
JT_Freeride
John Tetenes @Jtetenes
- Location
- Long Island
That's not what I said before. I said put it in the front of the tube.
- Location
- Disco bay, ca
I grinded mine and opened up the mounting holes a bit so it gives a little
- Location
- Nashville TN
I'm newish to the sport / fun. I am looking at getting an AM hull, and was strongly leaning toward Rickter (I mean just look at them). Anyways, need some advice. I ride 99.9% flatwater and maybe once or twice a year on the surf.
What hull? (I was leaning toward XFS)
Is year a big issue? (like SJ is there a year I should avoid?)
Should I transplant the 701 SJ then upgrade later? Or get a motor the first time around?
Any warnings / concerns before I get one?
Thanks,
Will
What hull? (I was leaning toward XFS)
Is year a big issue? (like SJ is there a year I should avoid?)
Should I transplant the 701 SJ then upgrade later? Or get a motor the first time around?
Any warnings / concerns before I get one?
Thanks,
Will
- Location
- Long Island
Everyone has to start somewhere but If I had the cash and means sooner I would have built a sick ski from the get go. Figure out your budget and timeframe and work from there
So we picked this little beauty up a couple of weeks ago. 10 gallons later and a couple of questions.
1) I had them block off the factory drain as we like to let it float while we relax. How much water should get pumped from the bilge as we ride? Sometimes it seems like a lot. Tonight I watched after a wfo rip of 10 sec and some water pumped out. After big splashes and spills, it will pump for awhile. I'll check the hoses for tightness tomorrow. Maybe I'll have them unblock this feature later?
2) where does the msd go? Is it inside of the electrical box?
3) the black rail foamy material (not sure what it's called) looks to be coming loose. I can post a picture later. Is this normal. How do you fix?
For anyone looking. This is a sweet hull. My wife and I are experienced beginners and this will make our learning curve much quicker.
1) I had them block off the factory drain as we like to let it float while we relax. How much water should get pumped from the bilge as we ride? Sometimes it seems like a lot. Tonight I watched after a wfo rip of 10 sec and some water pumped out. After big splashes and spills, it will pump for awhile. I'll check the hoses for tightness tomorrow. Maybe I'll have them unblock this feature later?
2) where does the msd go? Is it inside of the electrical box?
3) the black rail foamy material (not sure what it's called) looks to be coming loose. I can post a picture later. Is this normal. How do you fix?
For anyone looking. This is a sweet hull. My wife and I are experienced beginners and this will make our learning curve much quicker.
- Location
- Disco bay, ca
(3) The black foamy material is pretty cheap mine is basically destroyed and I've only had the ski out like 10 times.
I am going to just live with it until winter then re turf...
(1) It's normal for some water to get in but if its bad then you have to adjust your hood latch (make the holes bigger) so it snaps tight against the seal.
I am going to just live with it until winter then re turf...
(1) It's normal for some water to get in but if its bad then you have to adjust your hood latch (make the holes bigger) so it snaps tight against the seal.
Pretty cheap stuff if it fails after 10 rides!
I'll check the hood latch.
Good thing we haven't let it sit very long. Only a couple of minutes right now between riders. If I hung 20 pounds from the back. Would it lower the exhaust enough to be safe
Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated.
I'll check the hood latch.
Good thing we haven't let it sit very long. Only a couple of minutes right now between riders. If I hung 20 pounds from the back. Would it lower the exhaust enough to be safe
Thanks for the comments. Much appreciated.