25xs skiboat

[trollfromthebyu]

Not a racer but use to be, Here we go i cut a seadoo apart it's 8' long put a tramson on it, the engine is a 1986 25xd with open exhaust hustler pipe, stock lower unit 1.92:1 gears i think. running 92 jets compression is about 150psi. Any one else runs this pipe i think this one is a little short was wanting to compair lengths, so far top speed is 52.8mph but cant get it to stop bouncing weighting on tach to see what its turning up. Any input would be appreciated

[crfabbro2F]

that thing is psycho

[d_mods_rule]

try trimming the engine out that will bring the bow down might help with the bouncing just a thought

[trollfromthebyu]

Tucked all the way under is the worst it bounces then then hunts for witch way to go, as i trim up it gets better but still does not settle down, now that i made it over 50 going to start doing hull work, this thing only has a 6" wide pad that is flat for about 42". Going to make pad wider and sharpen lifting streaks on it

[Skoontz]

Dang, how fast is that apparatus?

[25xs]

Sound clip PLEASE! I wanna hear it...

I think the hook in the bottom should be taken out before you mess with the pad width and the strakes... It is my understanding that most all the PWC's have hook built in to keep the pump firmly planted on the water.

Tom

[nbranews]

that thing is psycho

Driver and boat are psycho-Thats a scary looking ride. Does look like fun though.

[David_L6]

Driver and boat are psycho-Thats a scary looking ride. Does look like fun though.

Whatcha expect outa someone from Louisiana?

[RichardKCMo]

American U.s A.!!!

Is what it should read , i donn't care where the parts were manufactured.

I just want to say that's Balls , and it's about time ....

Maybe rules are the problem?????

At my age it doesn't but i'm sure someone cares.
I sure hope this continues,RULE, RULES who cares, anyways as Daren would say.
RichardKCMo.

[RichardKCMo]

COOL , It,S!!!

Tucked all the way under is the worst it bounces then then hunts for witch way to go, as i trim up it gets better but still does not settle down, now that i made it over 50 going to start doing hull work, this thing only has a 6" wide pad that is flat for about 42". Going to make pad wider and sharpen lifting streaks on it

Rules. are ya need to jack it up a bit and tuck it down for river runnin' and git ahold of david, as he lives somewhere where you he can tell you stuff. WOW I think I like Un regulation allready!!!
RichardKCMo

[RichardKCMo]

Doug good to see!!

Driver and boat are psycho-Thats a scary looking ride. Does look like fun though.

From what i hear Doug had 1 hell of a E R'bout yrs. back.
Just heresay , maybe more will come.
RichardKCMo.

[Bill Huson]

what 25xs said . . .

I think the hook in the bottom should be taken out before you mess with the pad width and the strakes... It is my understanding that most all the PWC's have hook built in to keep the pump firmly planted on the water.

Tom

Only way I've been able to smooth a PWC ride out is to be up on your feet, not sitting. If you're planted in one spot the dang PWC will porpose and usually spit you off or - worse - do the ol' PWC nose stuff. That hurts.

Fix the bottom shape . . .

[RichardKCMo]

Good Idea!!

Leave it to that old Carpetbagger, i never thought of that as a river man , just knew i aLWAYS had the brake in my left hand. But David is as good as it gets in your area, as he doesn't only race, he's a reallist , at any rate keep us informed , cause some live on a diff. plane. Good read
RichardKCMo

[trollfromthebyu]

this is an early one there is no hook in the bottom of this thing when it had the jet in it they had a problem with it porpising then nose dive to the left or right didnt matter how the rider was postioned. since i trimed it up have not had a problem with it hunting, so far top speed 52.8 love that i dont have rules just enjoy i think i get more looks now than with a hydro when i used to test it around here. boat is what i think is heavy 145lbs dry no steering going to try to lighting things up a bit. What is the best way to post videos on this forum?

[thepiranhabros]

Totally *****en! I'm a big fan of safety and regs, but that ride looks freakin' awesome! Good luck getting it smoothed out. And you know, you can always come back to sanctioned racing. Take it from me, the 24 Year Slacker!