RICKTER talk

jdesuperjet · Aug 8, 2017

any issues with the thrust innovations ez drain anyone?
how difficult is it to take out the factory scupper ring that needs to be removed from the hull in order to install the thrust ring?
any hull damage trying to remove it?
any suggestions on how to remove it without damaging the hull around the hole?

Baja 252 · Aug 8, 2017

http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/rickter-scupper-removal.182448/#post-1943453

Lumberjack · Aug 8, 2017

Looks BRUTAL to take out the old ring. My factory scupper has a little dry rot and even cracks but surprisingly it still seals up. I pulled the hood off in the river yesterday and it wasn't taking on any water. little worried but i only ride flat water and the season is almost over, I always hold it shut if i'm floating beside the ski just to be %100 safe. off season project!

Baja 252 · Aug 8, 2017

It wasn't a hard job as much as it was scary to work on an expensive hull. A new rubber flapper is only $20 or so from JM, might be good to get a spare.

Lumberjack · Aug 8, 2017

Baja 252 said:
It wasn't a hard job as much as it was scary to work on an expensive hull. A new rubber flapper is only $20 or so from JM, might be good to get a spare.

yeah id be worried, one tool slip and yikes
Sounds like im getting a new flapper for now

Lumberjack · Aug 8, 2017

Currently customizing my new trailer and wondering what everyone's doing for bow stops? If anything at all? I don't exactly want rubber wearing through the paint on my ski. Thanks

sneds · Aug 8, 2017

You could use one strap pulling forward on the bow and use another strap pulling backwards on the bow. This way you don't need a bow stop and won't have anything touching your hull.

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Baja 252 · Aug 8, 2017

Lumberjack said:
Currently customizing my new trailer and wondering what everyone's doing for bow stops? If anything at all? I don't exactly want rubber wearing through the paint on my ski. Thanks

I guess it's my day to post links for you. Look thru this post there is a couple pics of a great Rickter set-up.

http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/2-standups-on-a-single-pwc-trailer.178035/

Lumberjack · Aug 9, 2017

http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/ball-scupper-for-krash-skis.184704/

any chance these would fit a rickter flap scupper with the original trim ring installed? Very interested because i don't want to rip off the original ring if i could just glue this in. Anyone out there knows if the krash scupper trim ring ID is the same as the Rickter trim ring ID?

JRock637 · Aug 9, 2017

Never had a problem with scupper on either of my rickters. If anything I'd jam a tennis ball in it from the inside. Don't really need one at all. Even thought of glassing mine shut. And I ride surf do flips/rolls often. Scupper is mainly for flatwater guys linking combos imo.

Lumberjack · Aug 9, 2017

JRock637 said:
Never had a problem with scupper on either of my rickters. If anything I'd jam a tennis ball in it from the inside. Don't really need one at all. Even thought of glassing mine shut. And I ride surf do flips/rolls often. Scupper is mainly for flatwater guys linking combos imo.

I only rip flat water but its a mild ski so no crazy combos, mostly chasing boats at the river or lake. Mines just on its way out so looking for some piece of mind if my ski were to ever spend some time upside down or have the original fall off.

Baja 252 · Aug 9, 2017

Do you have a bilge pump? Won't keep up with a ripped off scupper flap, but it would help and also let you know if its leaking.

Lumberjack · Aug 9, 2017

No bilge. Current scupper has some dry rot and cracking so I'm looking to deal with it before it disappears.

Jamo07sj · Aug 28, 2017

What's length of 2016+ short ride plate ?

I found a good deal on a second hand (un used) medium and deciding if it's worth cutting my current medium to make it short. It's ugly already anyway

dmpus · Aug 28, 2017

Lumberjack said:
No bilge. Current scupper has some dry rot and cracking so I'm looking to deal with it before it disappears.

Don't ever trust flap scupper. It will break sooner or later and ski will sink fast as soon as you slow down or stop moving.
Buy the OVP scupper from Elprofessor. It is direct fit for rickters and you don't need to modify anything on your ski. Just spray the outside O-ring with WD40 and slide the scupper from inside. Tighten up the Allen pin screws and you are done. You may consider putting a strainer on the inside end of the scupper tube in case if you drop a bolt or nut that may get stuck on the scupper valve.

JRock637 · Aug 29, 2017

dmpus said:
Don't ever trust flap scupper. It will break sooner or later and ski will sink fast as soon as you slow down or stop moving.
Buy the OVP scupper from Elprofessor. It is direct fit for rickters and you don't need to modify anything on your ski. Just spray the outside O-ring with WD40 and slide the scupper from inside. Tighten up the Allen pin screws and you are done. You may consider putting a strainer on the inside end of the scupper tube in case if you drop a bolt or nut that may get stuck on the scupper valve.

Does he have a site or away order one from him. Sounds like a good idea!

Harbor · Aug 29, 2017

JRock637 said:
Does he have a site or away order one from him. Sounds like a good idea!

Just google OVP ball scupper or elprofessor it comes up.. looks like out of stock though

Wasn't that easy today sorry, here the web

www.elprofessor.fr

Lumberjack · Aug 29, 2017

Can anyone please tell me if any covers fit an FS2 evo decent?

badvinny · Aug 30, 2017

Covercraft does.

Lumberjack · Sep 3, 2017

Fabbed up a bow stop mount system for my rickter and SJ on my single couch trailer. Picked up the stop from the jet ski store.com, cut the bottom to an "H" to clear the D ring and padded it up with some 18mm plush underpaid. I also put a clear 3M protection film to stop paint damage to the nose. Design was inspired from a few other guys on the forums. Nothing to fancy but its safer and works!

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