Squarenose Project Back ON!!

[Freestyleriverrat]

Pro-tec trim system.

Here is a pic of how I modded the pro-tec trim system. Pretty straight forward. Keep trimming up until it hit something, them grind it or bend it. I can probably get anouther 1/8in of throw but I feel it is adequate where it is. It is also sporting a 20mm extended nozzle which IMO aids in the control/redirection of the water coming out of the pump..........same principal as a longer barrel on a rifle. For ease of opperation I went to the hardware store and got a couple of springs with different tensions, that will either increase or decrease the amount of force needed to activate it. The system came with a thick spring that would wear your forearm out when you pulled it. It is tight enough that the system recoils nicely, it does not wear you out, you don't have to fight it and it takes all the slop out of the system.

I think I paid 180.00 for the whole system used. Allot cheaper than a new one or a $1200 freestyle trim system........that is just nuts :bigeyes:

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

Progress is still at a grinding hault b/c of anouther midshaft problem. Sent it back out to be properly spaced...............it was pressed in 10mm more that what it should have been causing the situtation you see below. The proper spacing is 20mm sticking out the back. :banghead: I probably could have done it myself but his is the secong problem I have had with this part so I sent it back b/c of the principal of it. Paul at Jr. Magoos fixed the thread problem for me.......THANK big time........but I'm letting the other place fix their measuring mistake.

I have not been really working on it lately but I am finishing turfing the rails tonight. I got side tracked with redoing the bunks on my trailer and need to finish mounting the new fenders and tire holder. Got the dash pad on and it looks killer. A little different look to go along with the rounded shapes and mis-matched turf colors/textures.

 

[djkorn1]

Hunter,

That ski is looking BADASS! Too bad it wasn't done in time for the buildoff. It is definately worthy! :hail: Maybe custom of the Month for July?!?!?:woot:

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

Hunter,

That ski is looking BADASS! Too bad it wasn't done in time for the buildoff. It is definately worthy! :hail: Maybe custom of the Month for July?!?!?:woot:

Yeah, it would have been nice to have a squarenose in the buildoff. But continuous problems and the amount of time this build needed just did not permit that. O-well........it will be running (in the water) this week and I am planning on attending the Rock n Ride so you can test it out fo-sure.

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :arms: :arms: Turf is 100% done and I never want to do it again. Wait, I'm doing my buddies boat next week............crap :haha:

 

[eschberg]

Looks awesome man. Great job on the whole build.

 

[Mile9c1]

Nice job!

Did you get it running right yet?

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

Nice job!

Did you get it running right yet?

It's running but I am waiting on my midshaft so I can get in the water, break in and tune. Lookin like tuesday if I get the midshaft :arms: I am pumped, this is like a complely new ski. 100% different from what i started with. Can't wait to feel some power in this hull. That Magoo 701 should run well.............sounds good :haha:

 

[djkorn1]

Time for some Brappin!!!

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

Time for some Brappin!!!

With the just front exhaust it sounds bad ass. It sounds like it has a lope to it like a dragster with a high lift cam............so when she fires it is more like Lup Lup Lup...............BRAPPPPP :haha:

 

[FL-cracker]

^^^^^^Cool! Came out awsome man! Nice job.

 

[Mark44]

Looks real nice, lets see some engine pics and specs.

Mark44

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

Looks real nice, lets see some engine pics and specs.

Mark44

scroll back a couple of pages and you'll see all that info

 

[Mark44]

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scroll back a couple of pages and you'll see all that info

Duuuu yes sorry, it was early.

Mark44

 

[sjweber]

who did the shaft?
Louisville yamaha said he would do it for me if I ordered the bearings and stuff. the bearings are $52.00 and a replacement housing with the bearings in it is $78.00

 

[djkorn1]

How does she run?

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

How does she run?

Crappy at the moment :woot: I need to rejet the carbs but it is hard to guage stuff when you are not taking it over 1/3 throttle (still in the process of breaking it in). It hits hard though! When I have it on the trailer (back of the ski tied down to keep it loaded) and blip the throttle it moves my Jeep, so I know it has some power:arms: Once it is dialed it I am sure I will be happy.

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

Unfortunatly my freinds boat hydrolocked so he let me borrow his 48mm full specrum carbs........that totally made the ski a beast (compared to the 650 motor last season). So clean and responsive. Hull turned our better than I expected. I spent a couple of hours dialing in the hood to make it fit really snug and it is paying off. Latch the hood down and you can feel the OEM seal crush. Meaured the hood hook vey tight so the front of the hood cannot move side to side (same on other side). Does not take on much water with the modified hood, does not bogg under the water. I had a couple of deep subs the other day and it felt great and it did not bogg. I took it easy comming out of it but motor felt great. Drains water fast as well.

Easy to throw around in the air and hooks up well. That ride plate is great. the ski is both loose on the rear end and turns on a dime with the 20mm extended nozzel and XFt steering stsyem.

Even with dual 48mm carbs it sips the gas. My buddy and I must have been out on the water for about 45minutes. We jsut took my ski and switched off and burned about 3/4 of the tank (about 2 gallons in the XFT tank). Not good for long distance riding but great for river riding like we do. I typically run about 30 minutes to an hour when I go to the river.

 

[Freestyleriverrat]

The motor really likes the 48mm carbs so I picked some up from Tricky1. 48mm Riva Power bomb carbs. Very comprable to the full spectrums.

 

[IceRocket1286]

hey dude, your trim system. I have the same brackets that mount to the pump mounts. You have them on the wrong side, which is why ur spring is kinda crooked. BUT, theres also another piece to that which holds the cable in place. If it works, its fine, but just a heads up, but the ski is KICK ASS dude!