SJ Engine Cowl

[standupwannabe]

I'm about a week away from rolling the boat into the paint shop. I have a question about my stock engine cowl. (Keep in mind that I believe the boat was previously used for racing). The cowl does not have the plastic insert that drops into the top of the cowl anymore (bought the boat this way). I believe that it is referred to as a "cap assembly" in the parts break-down catalogs. What is the purpose for this and why would it be removed. I have to assume that it may have something to do with the air intake. Would it have been removed to make the boat breathe better & make more power? Also, is there any reason why I should go out and replace the piece? (i.e. Less chance of taking in water into the engine compartment). Thanks in advance.

 

[Matt_E]

Cowl = Hood
Insert, Cap Assembly = Hood liner


That SJ will ingest a whole lot more water without it. You'd be wise to at least glass a homemade replacement back in.

 

[SUPERJET-113]

Ya, it sounds like someone was going to do a hood mod and tore the liner out and never finished it. So, yes you need a new hood or finish that one.

Do you have any pictures?

 

[sjetrider]

If you will be freestyling I would recomend the Blowsion hood liner, Unless of course you are handy w/ glass work and can make your own. It may be cheaper to just buy another stock hood. I just sold one for $50.

 

[standupwannabe]

I checked out what you guys recommended (on Blowsion's site), but I just want to ensure that we are talking about the same thing when we refer to "hood liner". Everything inside the hood is in place and has not been touched. The plastic piece that I'm talking about & is missing, is from the outside of the hood and drops in just in front of the handpole bumper pad. It looks like it should be a rectangular plastic box. Are we talking about the same thing?

 

[Matt_E]

That's the fire extinguisher box. Fuggedabouddit.

You don't need it.

 

[Marshj]

Nope- youre talking about the fire extinguisher holder, not an important piece at all. Many remove it and put the fireextinguisher inside the ski. Go ahead and paint.

 

[standupwannabe]

Now I feel like a complete idiot! Thanks to everyone for the info

 

[SUPERJET-113]

Hey, ya never know until you ask! Glad it was the liner removed.:biggthumpup:

 

[McDog]

Where else can you put the fire extinguisher?

 

[Boris]

I keep mine in the trunk of my car.:biggthumpup:

 

[meatball]

While its illegal not to have a fire extinguisher on board, you'll find most dont follow that. I've never been pulled over, it depends more on where you live. If my jetski blows up, I just dont see myself trying to get to the ski, and then shoot it from the worst possible angle (in the water) I'd much rather just flip it over, but the Coast Guard dont care.

Some people get a very small extinguisher (8 inches tall) and strap it on above the battery.