TigerCraft SV1 build

[jeastes1]

This build is sponsored by TNT, couldn't have done it without the help for @timson.

 

[jeastes1]

I got it all together and fired it up! I trimmed two inches off the pole tubes, and the steering cable is a bit short still, but will work. After making brackets to mount the ebox to the firewall I realized it would be easier to mount it on the side, which is what Tony had mentioned also. I used a Cold Fusion mount, till need to get a couple more conical washers for the outside. Everything is a bit tighter fit than in my superfreak. I used an fx1 chamber and stock waterbox, had to pull the head pipe to get the chamber in the waterbox, then in the head pipe, then put the head pipe bolts in. This was my first build on a brand new hull, it's a bit more work than putting a used one together!

 

[Dirtybird]

Looking good.
Those the bolts holding the box in?
Could you take up pic from directly above to show the room.

 

[jeastes1]

Yea bolts in the Cold Fusion mount, the fuse cover is really close to the carbs, but in between them. You definitely want to have the motor in to mark the bracket location with a marker.

 

[jeastes1]

I couldn't go any higher because the bolt needed to be below the body line.

 

[jeastes1]

 

[jeastes1]

Made it too the lake with the skis yesterday. Still need to get turf, and didn't have a bilge or drains in the back, and forgot about the unused trim tube being open. I had to ride it though!

 

[Dirtybird]

No ride report?

 

[jeastes1]

I didn't ride for that long, I have a have a long plate on it and long pole. It was stable, carved well and was able to break loose when you wanted it to. You can see n in the pic the lake was like glass! It's seems like it will be a blast in the surf, that's the test I am ready for!

 

[jeremy chambon]

Can't wait to see this thing In acting on the big lake.

 

[2ride]

I love this hull.

 

[jeastes1]

I made some mounts for a foot strap for the ski. Car wax in an ice cube tray, thickened epoxy goes in, then ss t nuts with clay in the threads. Pop them out, drill center, then open up the hole for the bolt. Then glass them down.

 

[timson]

Looks good

 

[jeastes1]

We got all the under pad done, just waiting to get turf.

 

[jeastes1]

Still haven't got all my turf, but I had enough to do the rails and the chinpad.

 

[timson]

Looks good

 

[crazy4sand]

Nice build looks good

 

[jeastes1]

Thanks to @Tpete115 for hooking me up with a piece of turf I needed, I was able to wrap this up. I have become quite indecisive the older I get and being I had to tell my wife this his "her" new ski. We went, round and round about what color turf to use, waited forever to get it from a buddy. In the end I made due with what I had at the time! I always make one big mistake when I first start turfing, then I start to wonder if I am even capable of doing it. In the end I am usually pretty happy with my results. I try to shoot for function over form though, and then make it as pretty as I can.

 

[Dirtybird]

Looks awesome.
Nice work

 

[jeastes1]

Thanks! @Dirtybird