The Whatever jet, Rags ski build

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This started life as a square nose bottom deck and a wdk x-jet top deck and hood. The rear of the top deck was re shaped by Toby and got rid of the camel hump gun walls. Installed his foot holds and reinforce the tray for no foam. This was a pretty good project and ended up being a pretty lightweight hull. I will get numbers when I can, but feels more then half the weight of my old sn just from moving it around. Ski is headed to the paint shop tomorrow afternoon and should be done within a few days. I'll let the pics do most of the speaking. This has been a huge undertaking with the short amount of time I've had to finish by Daytona. There are lots of people to that for making this happen. Toby, OCD solutions, Oreilly auto parts, napa auto parts. Along with my very understanding wife and friends like addict and Harrison that have helped me more then I can thank them. It would never happen without you.
Now on to pics.

 

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Painting the top a metallic purple and bottom jade black. Should have a real nice POP to it specially in the waves.

 

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I also have a build thread album on face book with over 80+ pictures of the build process.

 

[yamanube]

I like what you did with the gunwales, the X-Jet tray was so ugly!

 

[ADDict]

I like what you did with the gunwales, the X-Jet tray was so ugly!

X2 looks much better now!

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Yeah guess I forgot the before pictures

Had to loose those awful foot holds to. Have to give Toby credit for fixing the gunwalls. I hated the humps but didn't know what I do about it. Of course he did.

 

[naticen]

It looks like you chopped the wide section of the middle of the bond rail and chopped a couple inches off the bottom deck too. How'd you decide on an X Jet topdeck? I like that purple, totally unique ski all around.

 

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It looks like you chopped the wide section of the middle of the bond rail and chopped a couple inches off the bottom deck too. How'd you decide on an X Jet topdeck? I like that purple, totally unique ski all around.

I actually bought this project around 5 years ago. Before all the short backflip hulls. At that point the x jet was considered a cool a/m hull. Seemed like a good platform and was only a few hours away so I jumped on it. Things changed fast soon afterword.
If you are familiar with the x jet you will notice the big foot pads or bat wings missing. That's why there is a gap in the bond rail. It has been shorten a couple inches. Nothing crazy. It's unique for sure, but nothing real special. I like it and plan to ride the fire out of it.
Small update.

One step closer. Going to be down to the wire and probably finishing the day I arrive. I won't give up!

 

[Joker]

Its nice to finally see this thing being built. You shoild come up to the dells freeride in may.

 

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Its nice to finally see this thing being built. You shoild come up to the dells freeride in may.

I agree and everyone else that's helped me drag it around for the last several years. I would like to make the dells. Have to see. That month is my birthday and wedding anniversary. Already turned Daytona into a honeymoon might not be able to do that again in may

 

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no more pictures just yet, but its officially in the paint shop as of 9 last night. i was told not to worry about the hull anymore just take care of the rest and my good friend is going to do all the paint work himself. im very blessed to have good friends and neighbors.

 

[ProSouth]

Daytona ready?

 

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Daytona ready?

fudge, its going to be very close. may still be finishing it up thursday when we get there

 

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Got another nice box today. Brand new sbt top end and crank. Its all coming together. Just waiting on the head and prop an then it's all on me going to be a long weekend and some sleepless nights ahead, 2014 is going to be great starting at Daytona!!

Another awesome ride plate from Toby!

And one sexy pole from a great friend.

Can't say thanks enough to all that are helping me make this happen. It's appreciated beyond words.

 

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Does that first pic show for anyone else? It's not in my tapatalk.

 

[tanner]

He much was the handle pole I just bought an aftermarket hull but it did not come with pole privet message me. Thanks tanner

 

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had a few snags here and there, its pretty much expected when you are trying to rush a build. i will be checking on paint soon and hope to have some more pictures to update after.

 

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Might have some process pics tonight. Worked from 5-1 today and jut left the paint shop after sanding for a few hours. Going back at 8 to prime and hope paint and clear tomorrow. The hull is coming out better then I ever could have expected.

 

[KTM434]

Good luck man, hopefully it all comes together for you!

 

[Tommygunz]

Nice project! Hope it all comes together for ya! Maybe if you make it to the Dells I can check it out I understand family (wife especially) comes first!