Yamaha Octane build

[superramjet]

Hey Tom, you need to get a block sander to the edges of that turf before you ride.........

thanks bk, did that and filled, sanded bond rails this morning

 

[superramjet]

nice progress! what prop are you running? want to see some labor day weekend action pics up when i come into work on tuesday.

i'm starting out with a 15/20 144mm 12 vein mag. I'm sure it's too short but I need to run it first to get an idea of what i need. You just may see pics tuesday

 

[superramjet]

The outside is almost complete, we cut down and fitted a superjet carbon rideplate. The Hood latches down real tight and has a hood strap. Back side of handlepole has a layer of texilium, it looks nice through the pole.

 

[superramjet]

more pics

 

[superramjet]

Nothing wrong prolly, but stainless hardware w/ alum. inserts has always seemed to corrode and sieze on me if not removed and relocktighted frequently. Ever remove a umi bar clamp after a year of use SUCKS. On another note, it is the same route I would have gone.
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I've had that issue before, but every stainless bolt gets coated with anti-seize before installation in any aluminum parts, its messy stuff but it works perfectly.

 

[superramjet]

I really like the Texilium inside and feel it was worth the added time to insall. It really brightens up the inside on my SJ hull and looks kick AZZ with a non bleshing epoxy resin.
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nice work there, you sure are holding back on your build pics

 

[douglee25]

nice work there, you sure are holding back on your build pics

No $hit, right? C'mon already! urr:

Doug

 

[sjetrider]

nice work there, you sure are holding back on your build pics

LOL, dont want everyone seeing my trial and errors over here bro. I guess I preffer to get to your standards of building before showing off my work.

 

[Big Kahuna]

uh, now long is that turn plate???

 

[Jake6488]

wow bro this thing is sick! great work

 

[sjetrider]

uh, now long is that turn plate???

Looks like a standard length UMI, if thats a short plate my WDK pole will be up for sale YIKES:bigeyes:

 

[Prem1x]

That thing is cool! I'm getting in line now to ride it

 

[RMBC Freeride]

I'm next in line!

Agreed, again, its gorgeous! Great job Tom!!!
But that turn plate/ pole/nearly non-existent chin-pad setup scares the hell out of me! Way too much exposed metal!

 

[superramjet]

Turn plate is stock length, the pole on an octane must be longer, because even this setup is shorter than I'm used to. A shortend turn plate would have me laying on the hood. I can always pull it in a couple of inches later.
I'm seriously considering a rr pole so i can adjust everything . I could also cut the waterdawg pad part off and put on a standard pole pad if I feel theres a safety issue after riding it.

The ski is almost completed, still have some plumbing and minor things to finish in the engine compartment. If I had my pipe chamber I could water test it on friday.


Really need my pipe.

 

[FL-cracker]

Not again. lol

Cant wait to here your review.....

 

[Bonzia Bob]

Did you get the pipe?

 

[superramjet]

1 guess

 

[thegoldenboy]

Ridiculous boat.

 

[superramjet]

i wish i had a pipe, she's ready to go. Bracket for the fuel tank is homemade, solves the issue of the tank flopping around. New msd plate, custom battery box to fit in the area its at. Small custom bracket holding the fuel pump to the tank.

 

[DR3]

looks sick, glad to see it coming along so quickly!

dont u have your old pipe still?? i know its kinda beat but just for now maybe?