scottie mac
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So, last year while at the beach, my wife informs me that she would really like a ski of her own. I remind her that between Joe and myself, we have a fleet of Waveblasters that are always ready. She reminds me that all our skis are too 'herky jerky' and she can't go cruise around and have fun. She tells me she wants her very own blaster that is basically stock with a pipe. (that is what she had in her SJ) Realizing I had better shut my mouth and do as I am told to keep the peace, I set out in search of a good deal for her. I had bought a blaster from Gary Harris two years ago that had been sitting ever since. Joe had trued the hull for me because it was going to be my spec ski. But, when time ran short, I decided to make this her ski. Over xmas break I was surfing thru Image Pro's website and took one of there kits and started playing with colors for my spec ski. As I am doing this, she walks up and says 'are you designing that one for me? If so, I want it black and pink, that way no guys will want to ride it and you and your brother will leave it alone!' Immediately, I go from thinking I can simply put a motor back in the blue hull I got from Gary to realizing I am going to have to prep, paint, turf and sticker this thing. I already have 4 ski projects underway, so hey, what is one more, right? So, I spend the last two months off and on working on this ski from the ground up. Painted the hull, then flipped it and worked on the top. Last weekend, Joe helped me get it taped and I painted the top and hood sections. I was on vacation this week at the beach, but realizing how much work I had to do, I talked her into coming home on Thursday afternoon. From early Friday morning to this afternoon, I got the ski wetsanded, buffed and polished and stickered (Thanks Casey!). I also got all the external parts back on, even putting the new ODI grips I won at Nationals on there for her. Whenever I am working on one of these damn things I remember how much time it takes to put one back together.
Anyway, after two days work here she is. Next week I am going to add the pump, motor (62t with pro tec pipe, head and breathers) and run the water and fuel lines and hope to have it ready to water test in two weeks. I have to say, I think it turned out pretty nice. After all these years of her putting up with my racing and toys, I guess she was due. Now maybe I can talk her into that convertible I want.
Scottie
Anyway, after two days work here she is. Next week I am going to add the pump, motor (62t with pro tec pipe, head and breathers) and run the water and fuel lines and hope to have it ready to water test in two weeks. I have to say, I think it turned out pretty nice. After all these years of her putting up with my racing and toys, I guess she was due. Now maybe I can talk her into that convertible I want.
Scottie
