Seadoo 951 x4 build

[Paul Bretz]

Here's to brothers that aren't around any longer. At least not here. It doesn't sound like a 951 but doesn't exactly sound like a 787. LOL You gotta name it bro.

Thanks man.
Yea the sound surprised me too. I was more impressed by how fast it revs down. I had it pig rich on jetting. Maybe between that and the advanced timing. My brother named it the ‘hydro homo’. Ha. Sorry if that offends anyone

 

[etemplet]

Ah man... that name sucks !! LOL but you gotta keep it. Needs a shorter form. "Hummer"

I got a 787 with all sorts of crap on it. I like stock but I'm gonna go with the parts on there. I'll kick myself later. I'd love to do a wild paint job on it. I'm partial to lime green metallic and black. I saw one like that in a picture and it was cool. Engine should be in in a couple of weeks. I like doing my own stuff but I got engines everywhere. Good Luck with that beast !! Ha ha

 

[Paul Bretz]

Ur like me. Have several stock machines which are fun as hell. But then several with some aftermarket goodies. I think i register 7 or 8 total. I cant remember. That doesnt include the 9 i have to cut up and throw in a dumpster. My favorite ski as of now is an hx with a 800. I still have quite a bit of tuning on my 96xp with a ve920. My ‘daily’ is just a stock 96xp. Also currently doing resto on a grey ghost. My wife always asks me what im gonna do with all this. Well its a hobby. Could be worse things to spend money on.

 

[Paul Bretz]

That doesnt include 6 that my brother had that i am trying to keep going for him. I think of it as cornering the market in the old 2 stroke seadoos

 

[etemplet]

Amen.... We are recycling in a good way. Goin green and all that. Good Luck man !!

 

[glsmohio]

Does anyone have a x4 ride played for cheap ? I have two parts skis but I suck at taking them off with out braking them .

 

[mikidymac]

Does anyone have a x4 ride played for cheap ? I have two parts skis but I suck at taking them off with out braking them .

Contact Nick or Jess at Westside Powersports Seadoo.

 

[Matt Braley]

I've never had a problem taking them off with a small hydraulic jack and some scrap wood to keep it from gouging.

The faster way (mph wise) would be to remove the material around the original battery tray and get a 951 waterbox fitted in there. Less intrusive would be a crossover to a relocated inlet on a 787 waterbox. I'm not sure what the mph difference would be if any.

 

[Matt Braley]

Here is a good example of a 787 crossover

http://greenhulk.net/forums/showthread.php?t=88119&page=3

 

[glsmohio]

I've never had a problem taking them off with a small hydraulic jack and some scrap wood to keep it from gouging.

The faster way (mph wise) would be to remove the material around the original battery tray and get a 951 waterbox fitted in there. Less intrusive would be a crossover to a relocated inlet on a 787 waterbox. I'm not sure what the mph difference would be if any.

Thanks matt. Never thought about a bottle jack. I'm going to try that since everyone wants 65 to 120 for one. I think I'm going to put the water box in on the side where the battery is

 

[glsmohio]

ill post some pics at lunch when i go home. i have the ski upside down and been doing a lot of sanding and body work on the bottom of the ski. I should get my paint today and i hope to paint the bottom of the ski and the hood (yellow) this weekend. then i will flip the ski and get the top going. I also thing im going to do twin exhaust ports on the ski lol


still looking for a few parts. as far as a head goes...does any one mill them? i have tried to call group k but they never answer even if i leave a message....i could always got with a ada though for $300

 

[DanSquires]

Little more costly than an ADA, but....

https://www.ronsperformanceshop.com/new-part-information.html

 

[glsmohio]

Thanks dan I'll look in to that

 

[Paul Bretz]

Thanks dan I'll look in to that

Tigre hair?

 

[glsmohio]

Got some more work done tonight. I sanded all the duraglass and got it in primer. Tomorrow I plan to block sand the primer and it the bottom with scuff and clean.

 

[Paul Bretz]

Got some more work done tonight. I sanded all the duraglass and got it in primer. Tomorrow I plan to block sand the primer and it the bottom with scuff and clean.

From my experience painting a ski, i wish i had primered the whole ski. Not just the ‘repaired’ areas. I had solvent pop in certain areas and believe it to be from not priming.

 

[etemplet]

From my experience painting a ski, i wish i had primered the whole ski. Not just the ‘repaired’ areas. I had solvent pop in certain areas and believe it to be from not priming.

Yep... Primer Sealer if you want a top notch job.

 

[etemplet]

From my experience painting a ski, i wish i had primered the whole ski. Not just the ‘repaired’ areas. I had solvent pop in certain areas and believe it to be from not priming.

Paul, have you had any decent luck painting the bottom VS Gelcoat? I bought some hull paint but am considering Gelcoat and really don't want to gel coat. Engine and everything is in a 2000 RX. I don't even want to flip it over.

 

[etemplet]

Got some more work done tonight. I sanded all the duraglass and got it in primer. Tomorrow I plan to block sand the primer and it the bottom with scuff and clean.

What color we going with and what kind of paint. Inquiring minds wanna know.

 

[glsmohio]

From my experience painting a ski, i wish i had primered the whole ski. Not just the ‘repaired’ areas. I had solvent pop in certain areas and believe it to be from not priming.

Thanks for the info. I have not had a problem with that yet. This makes my 7th ski I have done so I'm just trying to stick with the same recipe.

 

[glsmohio]

Yellow on the bottom and then I go over it with a two part clear. I'll post a pic of the clear tomorrow. Like I said, I've had very good luck with doing skis like this on a budget.

 

[etemplet]

That's what great about the forum.... !! Two Part clear..... mmmmm.... Might make ugly look presentable.

 

[Paul Bretz]

Paul, have you had any decent luck painting the bottom VS Gelcoat? I bought some hull paint but am considering Gelcoat and really don't want to gel coat. Engine and everything is in a 2000 RX. I don't even want to flip it over.

My normal ski i had the body shop paint it at the dealership i worked at at the time. Its held up really well and no wear on bottom except where i beached it on a shells. I dont know what they used as they are no longer in business. My last one i havent had on water a whole lot but doesnt seem as good as my other.

 

[Thitoff_XP720]

That's what great about the forum.... !! Two Part clear..... mmmmm.... Might make ugly lood presentable.

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It works as long as your prep work doesn’t suck

 

[etemplet]

Man !!! That ski looks GREAT !!! Love the colors !!! I certainly agree on the paint prep that is the key.

I bought ugly with the pitiful body work on the side. Ewwww.... Somebody wasn't too good a body work. I am really good at prep just wish I had a paint booth. I'm usually in the yard. My buddy has a shop with a heated booth but I hate to bother him. I think I'm just gonna prep and paint the bottom. My problem is the engine is in so I'm not flipping the ski over. I'll figure something out.