# jet ski buildup thread with pics (now with completed pix) **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [August 9, 2006, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724 "2006-08-09T09:04:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/1 "2006-08-09T09:04:13Z")
Thought i’d post some info on my jetski reinforcing/build thread. I don’t have all the pics available yet, but i’ll add them when they are available… This is how the hull looked returned from the dealers. They are giving me 200 for materials and pulling the motor out for me under warranty. I did not trust them to do the labor on the hull build. At this point, the footwells have been installed, but the pictures are elsewhere… that was quite a task in itself… ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/1-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/1-1.jpg) With the remaining parts stripped out. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/2-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/2-1.jpg) sanding the hull to remove mold release and promote adhesion ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/3-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/3-1.jpg) filling in cracks with foam… it was this crazy 2 part foam… pretty sweet stuff… expands like 20x in secconds… ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/4-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/4-1.jpg) cutting a hole for a scupper valve to be installed. A scupper valve is a one way valve that allows water to exit as the craft moves forward. This hole will eventually go all the way to the engine compartment. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/5-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/5-1.jpg) The foam is sanded out so that just the negative space is filled. This is mostly along the bond line (where the hull uper and lower are glued, a common cracking spot) and under the handlepole mount (this allows a piece of glass to join the handlepole to the sides n one straight shot) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/6-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/6-1.jpg) Measuring up the glass. There are 3 layers here of increasing width. This section will bond the entire top to the entire bottom and strengthen the entire craft… It is common for the craft to break on the sides. We used 16oz biaxial cloth. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/7-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/7-1.jpg) Starting to lay the resin. It’s a 2 part epoxy with a fast cure ratio. 4:1 mix, super hard. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/8-1.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/8-1.jpg) This looks so slutty. It was a fucking mess. You need to squeegie the shit out of the glass to get all the air bubbles out. It’s not easy, i got better as we progressed… The strength doesn’t really come from epoxy, it comes from the glass. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/9.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/9.jpg) Other side. This is the thinnest strip ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/10.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/10.jpg) Medium width strip ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/11.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/11.jpg) Widest strip. It goes from the edge of the hood lip all the way to the bottom of the motor mounts. You can see the 2 part foam through the glass on the bond line. The idea is to make a strong beam shape with a high moment of inertia. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/12.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/12.jpg) Another shot of the boat on it’s side. Here you can also see the unreinforced bulkhead. This is the area where the boat was breaking at and will require the most care. you can also see the 2" hole we drilled for the scupper valve tube. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/13.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/13.jpg) The bulkhead reinforcement. there are two layers here (you can see the line of the bottom layer) with two additional strips on the sides. This ties the bulkhead deeply into the floor. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/14.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/14.jpg) Measuring glass for the nose… My nose was already smashed pretty good from hitting bottom, so it needed much attention… We loaded the seam with 5 minute epoxy then glassed over it. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/15.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/15.jpg) The nose finished. We used 3 layers here of 16oz cloth ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/16.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/16.jpg) Measuring up the glass for the inside. 2 layers in the nose. 2 layers under the handploe. (that’s the fuel cap hole). The handlepole reinforcement also grabs the hood corners, another common cracking spot. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/17.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/17.jpg) The nose and handlepole done. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/18.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/18.jpg) I also reinforced the rear hood corners and the hood latch mounting location. (above the bulkhead) Now we have to finish installing the scupper, install the aftermarket parts and motor and go do some flips… ---
**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/2 "2006-08-09T09:05:36Z")
hotTt damn. good work ---
**Author:** ![DrDoS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ccd318/32.png) [@DrDoS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DrDoS)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/3 "2006-08-09T09:06:03Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/4 "2006-08-09T09:07:59Z")
Looks like fun. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/5 "2006-08-09T09:13:13Z")
good job. :tup: :tup: and away ---
**Author:** ![Daddie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/daddie/32/7621_2.png) [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/6 "2006-08-09T09:26:12Z")
Nice job, looks pretty neat, first time working with fiberglass? ---
**Author:** ![87FOXGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/ecd19e/32.png) [@87FOXGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87FOXGT)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/7 "2006-08-09T09:35:16Z")
:tdown: wheres the turbo ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/8 "2006-08-09T10:10:36Z")
this should probably find it’s way to DIY. looks great. have it out before end of summer? ---
**Author:** ![zwarbyt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zwarbyt/32/7623_2.png) [@zwarbyt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/zwarbyt)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/9 "2006-08-09T10:14:54Z")
yeah but can you fuck it? ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/10 "2006-08-09T10:50:46Z")
> [@zwarbyt](#): > > yeah but can you fuck it? no but he didnt post pics of the chick helping him with it all day… :tup: once again, nicely done newman ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/11 "2006-08-09T11:12:22Z")
> [@94wvwglxvr6](#): > > no but he didnt post pics of the chick helping him with it all day… > > :tup: once again, nicely done newman molly helped. FTW. ---
**Author:** ![AfXtc777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@AfXtc777](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AfXtc777)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/12 "2006-08-09T11:21:03Z")
How long do you expect the hull to last with abusive riding a few times a week with the reinforcement? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/13 "2006-08-09T11:23:15Z")
> [@AfXtc777](#): > > How long do you expect the hull to last with abusive riding a few times a week with the reinforcement? the reinforcement makes a TON of difference. There are guys bailing 30 foot airs with their boats and they’re over 3 years… ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/14 "2006-08-09T12:24:48Z")
willl the weight that is added make any difference? just wondering… looks good… how long till ur attempting barrells again? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/15 "2006-08-09T12:31:13Z")
:word: was just about to ask the same thing. how many lbs. are u tacking on? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/16 "2006-08-09T12:35:15Z")
well, about 3/4 of a gallon of resin, all of it did not make it onto the ski. probably 10lb/gallon. the cloths weighed maybe 4 lbs? not alot. should be back in the water in a week or so, ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/17 "2006-08-09T12:41:41Z")
looks awesome How well will it stand up to bullets? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2006, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/18 "2006-08-09T12:42:31Z")
it’s not lafengas’s kevlar. lol. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2007, 8:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/19 "2007-06-18T20:05:45Z")
Finally got her tuned and stickered up (temporarily) New stickers, thanks redrrocket!!! ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/stickers0001.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/stickers0001.jpg) ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/stickers0003.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/stickers0003.jpg) Footwells turfed. Kicker tail installed. ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/stickers0002.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/stickers0002.jpg) Pretty bad crack in the hood. I am looking for a new hood, once i get it, i’ll reapply new stickers… ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/stickers0004.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/ctnewman2/stickers0004.jpg) Mod list: 500GPM Bilge Lowered billet handpole bracket Factory Pipe mode pipe. Aftermarket water box Scupper Valve Reinfirced hull Bilge controller Jet Dynamics Intake Grate Skat Trac Prop Footwells Camo Hydro Turf Lightened Handpole Bracket Kicker Tail Factory Pipe Flow controller Blowsion Chinpad Billet water Fittings Probably Forgetting a few things… ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2007, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724/20 "2007-06-18T20:16:27Z")
god damn. i want a jetski! [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jet-ski-buildup-thread-with-pics-now-with-completed-pix/15724.md?page=2)