s/n surf build

Discussion in 'User's Rides and Builds' started by simofx-1, October 25, 2014.

  1. simofx-1

    simofx-1 Member

    hi,finily got time to rip into a superjet build the plan is to get it back on the water soon....im going to
    *refoam tray
    *rocker nose
    *strengthen
    *reshape nose
    *and more will find out as i progress
    it currently has a whale hood mod i beilieve
    (i may need some help with loading pics if any1 could help) meh figured it out.
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    Last edited: October 25, 2014
  2. dickwebb

    dickwebb Active Member

    Sounds good. Defo get some pics up.

    Just click the "Upload a File" button and upload your pics. Easy as that.
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  3. simofx-1

    simofx-1 Member

    estemated finish weight 130kg or 286 lbs
  4. simofx-1

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  5. simofx-1

    simofx-1 Member

    bit more done stoked with how its coming along,start reinforcing everything tomoro [​IMG] [​IMG]
    Last edited: December 8, 2014
  6. simofx-1

    simofx-1 Member

    is there a surf seal better than oem -im trying to eliminate water intrusion and havnt had much luck with the yamaha seal
  7. dickwebb

    dickwebb Active Member

    Have be recommended, and run a couple since, of the the Watcon Hood Seals. They're good value and seem to seal very well. They're an foam type seal with an adhesive 3M VHB backing.
  8. simofx-1

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  9. casey

    casey Member

    Looks good. Bit of work there
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  10. Mason hepburn

    Mason hepburn New Member

    looking good man !!
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  11. Whale

    Whale Member

    Yep thats a hood mod i did awhile back
    The build looks awesome, I like the nose rocker. ill try that on my round nose.
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  12. simofx-1

    simofx-1 Member

    This build had better ride well when im done to much work in it not to lol, unfortunately i destroyed my phone with all my pics on soo i will be skipping a few steps that i took in getting to the stage im at now
  13. simofx-1

    simofx-1 Member

    some polystyrene fun,gluing and hand shaping. allowed 20mm foam under foot and 9mm above .[​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
    Last edited: May 14, 2015
  14. Mason hepburn

    Mason hepburn New Member

    all sanded up now !!!!

    Attached Files:

  15. bombsquad

    bombsquad Member

    Hows this thing coming along?
  16. itsbusinesstime

    itsbusinesstime New Member

    Was in the water and ripping for a bit but last I saw it engine was out and turf was off..
  17. bombsquad

    bombsquad Member

    Yeah turns out Im actually friends with the owner on facebook never realised it was his haha