Jet Ski Build

[ghetdjc320]

Just though I’d share my jet ski build here on island. It’s been taking my time away from the MJ at the moment but is turning out nicely: http://greenhulk.net/forums/showthread.php?t=286934

 

hope to have it finished by the end of the month

[ghetdjc320]

Used some leftover paint from my truck to do the hood and accent pieces on the ski. Will be a cool match

[Pete M]

oh man that's going to look good being pulled along by your MJ  

[ghetdjc320]

5 hours ago, Pete M said:

oh man that's going to look good being pulled along by your MJ  

[ghetdjc320]

Almost finished up! Just got the ski running today and will be finishing the seat and trim tomorrow. Need to move back to the MJ and take care of a hydroboost swap next

[Pete M]

[ghetdjc320]

20 hours ago, Pete M said:

Pics coming tomorrow!

[ghetdjc320]

It got to late for good pics today. Will work on them over the weekend

[ghetdjc320]

Enjoy! Months long project and a complete build. 

[Pete M]

[ghetdjc320]

And the mods continue 

 

[ghetdjc320]

Audio system added, complete upgraded fuel system. Deatshwerks STI pump, Russel fuel check valve, and fuel lab adjustable FPR. Just got a set of injectors back from the rebuilders also and had them all flow matched and rebuilt. New skat track impeller and some pump mods happening next.

[ghetdjc320]

Few more mods done today. getting ready for a new pump and skat impeller next. 

[ghetdjc320]

[Jesse J]

that thing is so cool. you gotta build a matching trailer so you can tow it with your truck

[ghetdjc320]

10 hours ago, Jesse J said:

that thing is so cool. you gotta build a matching trailer so you can tow it with your truck

That would be cool but I can’t do much paint wise with a trailer that is metal and get submerged in salt water. Rust is such a constant battle 

[Jesse J]

1 minute ago, ghetdjc320 said:

That would be cool but I can’t do much paint wise with a trailer that is metal and get submerged in salt water. Rust is such a constant battle 

color matched underliner

[ghetdjc320]

5 minutes ago, Jesse J said:

color matched underliner

Doesn’t stick well to galvanized steel plus it’s tough to repair. It will still just rust underneath the liner. Gold galvanizing compound is what I use for touch ups and it really does hold up to the salt very well. But yeah, it would be cool if it matched. Maybe a matching tool box for it.

[Jesse J]

Just now, ghetdjc320 said:

Doesn’t stick well to galvanized steel plus it’s tough to repair. It will still just rust underneath the liner. Gold galvanizing compound is what I use for touch ups and it really does hold up to the salt very well. But yeah, it would be cool if it matched. Maybe a matching tool box for it.

ok be lame I am joking. that sucks wouldve been sick

[ghetdjc320]

Keep in mind that with salt water I actually have seen aluminum rust though. It’s crazy, I never thought it would do that. Being here I’ve learned of the various grades of stainless steel and the different processes for keeping things from rusting. Galvanic corrosion is also crazy. Stainless bolts in aluminum etc. If I could have a whole aluminum frame made and then have it anodized with a specific color that’s probably the only thing that would last semi-permanently. Epoxy paint holds up fairly well too I’ve noticed. 

[Jesse J]

all I hear is stainless trailer. box it all so water can't get in

[ghetdjc320]

2 hours ago, Jesse J said:

all I hear is stainless trailer. box it all so water can't get in

Stainless still rusts. It would need to be at least 316 stainless and would need to be a c channel design so it doesn’t trap any water. Thousands and thousands for no real gain

[ghetdjc320]

Been truing up and adjusting the ride plate. Just finished with some epoxy paint. 

[Jesse J]

27 minutes ago, ghetdjc320 said:

Stainless still rusts. It would need to be at least 316 stainless and would need to be a c channel design so it doesn’t trap any water. Thousands and thousands for no real gain

I was joking lol

[Pete M]

gotta add a smiley to your sarcasm