RESTO From Sportster to Speedster

[snikwad003]

Feels good don't it

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Oh yeah, love how it can power through turns, unlike the single engine

 

[Mask1]

Truly is the most fun you can have in a boat ... alone anyways

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Couple shots out with the family enjoying the boat

 

[Matt Braley]

Great thread. Nice pics. Glad your enjoying that toy. They are crazy fast.

 

[Mask1]

Wow !!! Awesome pics .... where is that. Definitely different landscape then here in Canada. Is that Nevada or Arizona ??

 

[Mask1]

Lol ... Looked closer ...wayyyyyy to much vegetation for the desert ...

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Lake Jocassee in South Carolina

 

[SteveDavisLP]

Couple shots out with the family enjoying the boat

Great pics....surprised you had that spot to yourself
Was inquiring if you ever installed the VTS or trim tabs?
Also can you tell me where the other fuel filter is located? The previous owners of my boat removed all of the oil injection system and fuel valves etc.

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

Couple shots out with the family enjoying the boat

Great pics....surprised you had that spot to yourself
Was inquiring if you ever installed the VTS or trim tabs?
Also can you tell me where the other fuel filter is located? The previous owners of my boat removed all of the oil injection system and fuel valves etc.

I ended up selling the 97 Speedster at the end of last summer, but no, I did not install VTS or trim tabs.

 

[IDoSeaDoo]

I love this boat. My buddy had the 95 version (no spotter seat) and that thing was nuts. You literally needed all those grab handles so your passengers don't fly out on the wild turns it can make. Why'd you sell it?

I currently have the 97 Challenger, which is this boat, but I put a 4tec in it. I love it. Way better than the 2stroke variant, but probably not as much thrust as the twin 720's. I did add trim to it though, and that makes it fun, and does help a lot with the bouncing. I wonder if trim tabs wouldn't be more efficient though, as you put a lot more strain on the engine by bending down that nozzle. I can't believe how nice the water is on that lake. In NC, all our lakes looked like mud-holes in comparison. Now I'm in Florida where the water's clear, but salty. Huge pain to have to wash it every single use.

 

[Ruskeyjdm]

We loved the boat, ran great, but the ride was a bit rough with two small kids. So I picked up the 98 Speedster and interested to see if the 2 extra feet help the ride

 

[racerxxx]

We loved the boat, ran great, but the ride was a bit rough with two small kids. So I picked up the 98 Speedster and interested to see if the 2 extra feet help the ride

The added length and deeper V hull is much better. It's a much more conventional hull shape.

 

[IDoSeaDoo]

It is not quite the thrill ride that the 97 is, but yea, it will be better for the kiddies. I had a suspicion that was the reason. That's my #1 complaint with my boat, but fixing that would take away from what makes it so unique in the first place.