Custom/Hybrid Roo's Superfreak

[Roo]

Roo, are you certain that you don't have a vibration under the hood that just transmits through the ski and feels like the driveline? It would make sense that it only did it under load.

I did use regular silicone to smooth over the joint between the pump shoe and pump.

99.9% sure it is coming from the firewall/bulkhead and back.

most noticeable when on a AC Racing beach stand in the water - you can really hear it towards the rear of the ski.

ever sucked up a rock in your pump and listened to it play ping pong? that is the best analogy i can give, but minus the rock heh

i have a new midshaft/housing and motor mounts i will be installing when everything goes back together... fingers crossed.

silicone... basic RTV?

my motor and midshaft line up perfectly btw - slides together with no effort.

 

[tipafew]

I always use regular household 100% silicone caulk. It has always seemed to work well.

 

[Roo]

thanks Chad for the input!

 

[ma7room]

hmmmm that statement is contradicting...

exhaust side?

In my freak I get around 500ml of water in one day riding (only from the exhaust side)<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>

 

[Roo]

Wednesday I went out, and for the first time since I owned the Superfreak, the water was GLASS. Not a boat or ripple, period.

Two observations:

-I LOVE the way the ski handles during high speed turns - the unique design Tem did at the rear of the ski at the bond line really makes a HUGE effect in handling (where it fattens / flairs out). If your turning left, put ALL your weight on your left foot and pin it. Same goes for the right.

-I need a different prop or bigger pump (or both) - I was spinning the prop EVERYWHERE. Currently running a 145MM Setback w/ 13/19 prop.

 

[Roo]

I love this hull :arms:

I'm no pro - just a Joe, having fun :cheer2:

 

[Aircraftsalz]

Looks like your enjoying it.... Alot lighter than the Rickter, lol

 

[Roo]

Looks like your enjoying it.... Alot lighter than the Rickter, lol

it is insanely lighter.

feels like dropping 200 lbs and/or adding a few hundred more CC's under the hood.

i need to go to backflip camp though - i keep psyching myself out.

 

[Matt_E]

I hear ya. Flips are easy, it's just a mental cok blok.
Once you get over that, you'll have no problems

 

[Roo]

I hear ya. Flips are easy, it's just a mental cok blok.
Once you get over that, you'll have no problems

the machine is 100% capable - just need to work on me :dunce:

 

[McDog]

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[O2VW1.8T]

I hear ya. Flips are easy, it's just a mental cok blok.
Once you get over that, you'll have no problems

x2 once you do a couple its not bad....

 

[Penken]

the machine is 100% capable - just need to work on me :dunce:

what do you have to loose?
just do it

 

[IceRocket1286]

Quit playin on those ponds and bring that ski out on the lake next summer. You know where to find me. Nice ski buddy.

 

[Roo]

Quit playin on those ponds and bring that ski out on the lake next summer. You know where to find me. Nice ski buddy.

haha i know right?

problem is distance... need a bigger gas tank for st. clair.

2 gallon + 1000cc = not going far.


right now my xs1000 is getting rebuilt.

i dropped in a 701 61x into the superfreak hull and man it still rips like crazy!

working on getting the bottom end dialed in a little better.


hope to have a second 'freak built for next year as backup / st. clair riding.

 

[sxi steve]

DNR launch at the end of the North Channel (near Deckers) + Ridin at the end of the North Channel hittin big boat wake = Roo.

Hell, we'll drag you back if you run out.

 

[Roo]

DNR launch at the end of the North Channel (near Deckers) + Ridin at the end of the North Channel hittin big boat wake = Roo.

Hell, we'll drag you back if you run out.

we'll be prepared for next season. i don't want to be "that guy" getting towed back because i ran out of fuel! heh

this will be season #2 of NOT hitting st. clair - not good!

i want to be able to cruise all over and experience st. clair to fullest like back in 2006 when i was out there all the time with you guys.

 

[sxi steve]

Okay, it's a deal.