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RESTO 1998 SeaDoo Challenger 1800 Restoration Project

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Andy,

Didn't you see the one I posted on the other thread?? It was a short strap under the rub rail just like the OEM one. Right where you put the screw to hold the strap they put a snap--very simple.

Oh man, I wish you would have emailed me, there is no way I would have ever used that supplied strap. Even Seadoo used a rubber strap under the rub rail. You just made me sick to my stomach, I wish I would have said something, I'm sorry.

 
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I know your not fond of the ladder and it's all personal preference, but honestly I don't think your going to find anything better. Like I said before, I think it's Da' Bomb and I was using it like a swivel to hold my 230# with out fail. I know they're tough cause my young man forgot to latch mine with the rubber strap before, yep 50+ MPH with it flailing behind me. LOL, yeah I can't totally blame him, I forgot it a few times too.
 
Sorry Andy,

I didn't see the post where you asked it it snug/loose. I'll say it's just "there". If your worried about a rattle or something I don't think it will happen. The one on my Speedster has a rubber strap and it has some play and I never hear anything at all, not even when dragging it @50+ LOL.

I wouldn't put too much into the forecast.
 
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after drilling a 105mm hole in the side of our FJ for a snorkle, this strap attachment is sooooo minor... didn`t even blink...:rofl::rofl:
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If that doesn't scream "measure twice (or more), cut once" I don't know what does. :)
 
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We did a nice 34+ mile ride down one river and into the next and back. Mild chop from wind and the boat handled it no problem. We just cruised at a steady 6k rpm most of the way, and stopped a few times to look under the hatch! all ok!!!:cheers:

Man I`m sure Glad it`s all come together and we can just ride and enjoy the time on the water! :hurray:

oh!, and the new depth gauge is working "Reel Swell" :lols:
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Congrats on the new depth finder success. :) 6000rpms seems to be a really good cruising speed for these boats. Last weekend on my "shake down" run I found 6000rpms to be perfect for cruising.

Really happy for ya Andy!!
 
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Almost perfect.
The boat responded perfectly. Went out for about an hour and came back to the dock. After letting the boat sit for a half hour, I cranked the engines with absolutely no problems...so the needles and seats were the answer.
My fuel gauge is not very accurate. It is showing just a little over 1/2 tank, but if you actually look at the tank it is a little over 3/4 full. No big deal!! Thanks for asking.
 
nice job! i have the 1999 looks to be exactly like yours .
since you took it all appart can you tell me where de selenoids are located? if you have a picture that would be great! thanks
 
Hopefully you will get out there soon and relieve some of that boater anxiety!! It has got to be killing you! :)
I had to relieve some boater anxiety last weekend and today after work I'm taking the DI out for a "shakedown" run.
 
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