Super Jet RN SJ -2" Fast Elements, DASA, Skat Mag, Cold Fusion Build up

[Proformance1]

Well I wasn't really planning on building a ski, i was planning on building an 850 PV motor for my existing black 05 SJ. Went to help a buddy buy a hull to do his build and came home with my own. Thanks Aaron for a super clean hull to start with. This is a 2000 RN hull, they are thicker than the newer style and this is one thing i was looking for with my next RN build. Bought it and got delayed building another boat for Eric, the old Pinky III. That took a lot of effort in the spring so I never really got started on this till mid summer.

This wasnt really a planned build as I had hoped to build an aftermarket hull this year, but things have a way of working them selves out. I had been buying all new parts for my new build, whenever it happened and when this super clean hull just happened to be sitting next to me, I bought it. I still love the way a SJ handles and a -2" is about the only lenght to cut a stocker and still have it handle well in the rough/chop conditions we get on the great lakes. I would like this to double as a semi flat water /surf boat but we will see how it rides later.

List of goodies:

2000 RN hull -2"

carbon reinforcment for weight reduction and strength

RRP footholds, heavy but adjustable Fast Elements

RRP Billet pole Fast Elements

RRP Spacer tube for no spring Fast Elements

Custom 1" forward and 1" down SS pole mount, back flip mount

RRP Steering Fast Elements

RRR riser bars 50 mm Fast Elements

RRP 2" bar extensions Fast Elemenst

ODI Xtreme handgrips Fast elements

RRR chin Pad, carbon Fast Elements

XFT Surf Carbon Hood

Fast Elements Hood ratchet kit

Pancake Pete Carbon front foot hold

Cold Fusion silver motor mounts Fast Elements

ATP red engine keepers, I know thay arent required with mounts Canadian Freestyle

DASA 850 SS Power Valve motor FAST ELEMENTS 89mm bore Stock stroke actually 846cc

New Crank/ rods trued and Welded OEM bearings from Patch Motors

Case Trenching and port work by DASA

TBM charging Flywheel

Cold Fusion timing cover

62T electronics

E-box all new OEM wires

JSS coil from Jetmaniac

ATP EPIC CDI from Canadian Freestyle

Boyesen Intake/Reed manifold

Dual 46mm Full Spectrum carbs

Square nose throttle cable

Throttle Drum

Cold Fusion coupler kit Fast Elements

Factory Mod Pipe Ported and gasket matched

Flow restrictor Jetworks

Flow restrictions, and quick disconnects Fast Elements

OEM water box

Hydroturf Black Diamond, I have done too many boats lately and the turf is all falling off. Black or grey molded last the longest.

500 GPH rule bilge

Blowsion billet Scupper flange with my own scupper

Pink Styrofoam in tray for floatation

Carbon Tray, weight reduction

Primer Kit

Skat trak 144mm Mag pump 2" set back with 9/15 Impeller, new HD driveshaft Fast Elements

Thrust Inovations Trim kit Fast Elements

Stock cut ride plate

Jet Dynamics intake grate

Riva Throttle

All new yamaha hardware, entire midshaft, gas tank, shims, straps, exh hoses, cables wiring, Start/Stop, etc, etc. I blew way too much cash doing it this way, but I know its good



Finally got to making the marks and cutting it up for the -2"

 

[Proformance1]

Started cutting and had to use different tools to get a clean cut that i could reuse later to reattach easliy.

 

[Proformance1]

Did a quick mock up to see what the pump would look like and were the new holes would need to be for the rideplate

 

[Proformance1]

cutting out the old footholds. These were nice but didnt fit with my plan. we will have to see if I like the new ones. I think with the adjustability i will, but these old ones were great.

installing the new ride plate inserts and glue

Starting to Carbon reinforce in the tray area and side of hull

 

[Proformance1]

Installing dual cooling lines and 5200 them in on both sides

Adding SS trim cable line

Installing Exhaust pipe

Installing Scupper with easy cap off end inside engine compartment. In case the next guy doesnt like scuppers

sealing up all possbile leaks, hopefully :fingersx:

 

[Proformance1]

Now the real fun begins. I think I lost a week of my life doing this styrofoaming. There is no easy way, it takes hours and hours to do.

All set and ready for the test fit of the RRP foothold trays. If you look you will see how much of the side I had to cut out to get the trays into the ski. Lots of trial and error here also. These took me nights after work to fit properly

 

[hfthe3rd]

Amazing work at brians garage yet again!!!! I miss being there to see all your hard work you put into your skis!

 

[MADMAT]

Some people make this stuff look so easy! Nice detailed build!

 

[Sanoman]

l like how you did the foam layered upright.Don't think l have seen anyone else do it that way.Look s to be sturdier that way too.

And your carbon looks nice!

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[Marcgraham27]

Looks Great Brian!!

 

[Frosty]

hurry up and tune in my new motor... ; )

 

[Zeon]

looks great man. Really Really clean. good work.

 

[D-Nice]

nice build man, tell me a lil more info on molded turf verse others as in durability. does it wear out more in just the tray/foothold area where ur constantly movin ur feet around? cuz im bout to get some an was thinkin of doin black molded jus on the bottom of tray an in top of foothold(cuz i here it last longer) an doin color on walls of tray and around rails. or should i jus do molded on hole thing?

 

[yamanube]

The molded looks better and lasts longer. (IMO)

 

[Proformance1]

Just on foot and ankle areas. Good idea, mix and match, i love the look, it just doesnt hold up. Thanks for all the feedback, ill post more of the build if I ever get a chance, lol

 

[Fast Elements]

Brian,

Great build, I'm glad we were able to get you everything you needed to finish the build. Keep up the great work.

 

[Proformance1]

Decided to go with a carbon tray on this ski. The OEM tray was already cut out and reinforced once. I was super heavy.
Test fitting the Rickter footholds. I think I will really like the aadjustability of these when I get them dialed in.
all scuffed up and ready for turf

 

[Proformance1]

Decided to carbon the nose and pole area and add some extra in the spots that are always weak on SJ

Getting ready for final turfing. Used 1" underpadding on this one again. I really like it now that i'm used to it.

Test fitting the New tank and water box

Installing the blowsion HD steereing cable and Thrust Trim Cables

Added the ATP engine keepers and new stock mounts which I had to take back out to install the Cold Fusion ones later( Had to steal these for my other ski in a pinch)

Installed new HD plastic holders for the cables and lines and rivited them all in

Preping for the new hood seal

 

[Proformance1]

Look what I got from Fast Elements! My Mag is finally here and all installed. Decided to try a 9/15 skat swirl on this ski. I'm hopping that with the 850 it should hit hard down low. Went with te 2" set back for extra hook up in the slop and got the Skat HD drive shaft with it.
You can see how nice it looks together with the Thrust trim set up. Can anyone say back Flip :Banane13:

 

[Proformance1]

Installing more new OEM stuff,l even broke down and bought shims, damn those are expensive
Blowsion Tubbie Destroyers, these bad boys should make this thing handle like an aftermarket hull. Light in the front and loose in the back

Ummm, brand new Yamaha Intermediate shaft, housing, bearing, etc/ Only way to fly

Fitting the new Carbon Pancake Pete front foothold. Thanks Pete

went with a primer kit and dash installed bilge switch this time. I'm not so sure this is a good idea, but the handle bar ones are expensive and break all the time. We will see how this goes. Fast Elements Ratchet strap for the XFT hood.