Freestyle Smittys gonna be RIPpin on a budget!

[SmittySX]

Finally home from work and able to build something. I wanted to build a "budget" or "rec" ski. Something reliable that wouldn't break the bank and could flip with small power. I contacted Jeff and went with a RIP. The hull came in at 80lbs which is very satisfying to me.
I'm going to be using a Superjet for a partial donor.
This is going to be a very basic lpw 760, b pipe, enhancer, and a 9/15.

 

[Twake]

Should be able to do what you want! looks fun.
Still have a big power ski?

 

[Turtle]

Are you going to flip it within a week ??? Nice looking ski

 

[SmittySX]

Should be able to do what you want! looks fun.
Still have a big power ski?

Oh ya. Still got her.

Are you going to flip it within a week ??? Nice looking ski

No flip claims for me.. But if you want to put me in the 1 week to flip deal im down!

 

[g-ski]

I didn't realize your shop had a floor...

 

[Twake]

I'm sure it won't even take you a week. How long have you been flipping now?

 

[VXSXH20]

Gotta have a clean shop for a new build, just sets the vibe. Makes the thought process less stressful and taxing when working on projects. Very nice smitty I like it

 

[SmittySX]

Setting up the nozzles today. Lots of tweaking for maximum throw and no rubbing. I'm going to try and use a 155mm nozzle that measures in at around 92mm vs: the 144 that comes in at just under 87mm.

 

[SmittySX]

WDK big dog steering, answer mtn bike bars, and rrp pole. Need to run to the hardware store for the proper hardware to mount steering.

 

[Roseand]

That red and black combo is gonna look great!

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[Roseand]

Next upgrade is gotta be the two tone red and black FRI skeleton levers

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[SmittySX]

This Weber throttle is awesome.. No need to upgrade. The trim lever on the other hand...

 

[chucktor]

View attachment 293213 Setting up the nozzles today. Lots of tweaking for maximum throw and no rubbing. I'm going to try and use a 155mm nozzle that measures in at around 92mm vs: the 144 that comes in at just under 87mm.

155 nozzle work on a 144 pump? I'm confused

 

[SmittySX]

155 nozzle work on a 144 pump? I'm confused

The steering nozzle bolts right up. Theres a 5mm difference on the bore. Im using the 155 nozzle over the 144 so i dont have to grind the poop out of the 144 for clearance.

 

[SmittySX]

Progress has been slow. Got the engine out. Going to semi tear down, inspect o rings, inspect the guts and probably rebuild the carbs. Shes no looker but a little ripper. I cant wait to see what it does in a hull thats 50lbs less.




Miss donor is just about stripped. Complete drive line is out. Shes ready fr a new home.

 

[RivMan]

Sweet looking hull, I have it's twin on the way from Jeff!

-Rob

 

[SmittySX]

I should start a "smittys RIPpin apart his house!" Thread... It's been a struggle to strap down and focus on this build with everything going on.

Small update. Pump is in. No shims needed just as Jeff claimed. Pretty impressive. My cold fusion pump alignment tool agreed also!


got one of @wrighteous pole brackets in the mail today. Very nicely made.
Going to drill holes and instal tomorrow.

 

[SmittySX]

Making progress today. Got the mount drilled, breather tubes in, steering cable in, and lining up the bars with the nozzle now. Im in need of a little extension for the steering cable. My cable ends are nearly maxed out..

 

[Ducky]

I think I have an extra steering cable extension piece

 

[Roseand]

Did you use the extension that came with the thrust trim already?

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