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Posted: 4/20/2024 3:26:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GTLandser: Interesting concept, but it seems like they aren't made anymore for a reason? Has to be a lot of wear/rubbing on both the shuttle and the PWC, no matter how good the mating system may be. So, why didn't it catch on? It was a bit expensive and a rather small niche market. I looked at one briefly and couldn't make the numbers work. Ended up with a Yamaha lx2000 jet boat. |
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Posted: 4/20/2024 7:30:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: VrodRay]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dragynn: So, beautiful work but you're going to run that amp in a nice sealed non-ventilated box in hot summer weather? Have done around 16,000 vehicles or more in my lifetime, there's a good reason we don't put amps in places where they can't breathe.  ETA: And I don't see any rubber on the front or backside of your amp where you have it bolted in. You really need some shock absorbage in the marine environment, boats are subjected to waaaay more shock than cars are. Trust me on this dude, I did it for a living for 20 years, and have worked on at least a thousand boats. Not trying to bust yer balls here, it's obvious you have serious skills and equipment and must work on stuff like this a lot, the work is gorgeous. I'm just coming at it from the perspective of a guy who's had to do a lot of warranty work and exchanges due to people focused solely on pretty work and not taking precautions to insure the life of the equipment. |
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Posted: 4/20/2024 7:30:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: VrodRay]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hotdog250j: Not a Jet Ski in sight. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 10:51:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VrodRay: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/251314/master_blaster_png-3191224.JPG Going to get some Decals made Lolol. Awesome. |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 11:03:39 AM EDT
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I always wondered why people thought the sea doo boats had a removable jet ski in the middle
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Posted: 4/24/2024 11:05:57 AM EDT
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Tag.
That thing is awesome. As is your intended application. Looking forward to updates. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 11:17:14 AM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/24/2024 11:20:49 AM EDT
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Nice project and the work you have done!
Looking forward to future water reports. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 11:41:23 AM EDT
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Planning to tow it the islands or make the crossing in it? I've seen youtube vids of ski's crossing
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Posted: 4/24/2024 11:58:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryRandom post is random. |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 4:19:39 PM EDT
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Different strokes
looks like the OP is doing some good quality work to make a finely tuned swiss army knife of boats , you know , it does the work of 17 different things but not as good as the original thing. 1 Jetski and one skiff (Boston Whaler 13?) would do all the same stuff , cost less and still have lots of resale value. For some guys the whole thing is dreaming up the concept and then making it work,go for it |
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Posted: 4/24/2024 4:51:37 PM EDT
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Toyed with the idea of building a river fishing PWC for years. Many manufacturers make fishing specific PWC's now but, they're meant for open water with no rocks, shoals, obstructions.
I found a company a while back that made metal cover plates for the bottom but, I never bought a PWC. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:16:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: VrodRay]
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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:19:08 AM EDT
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Nice OP! I always thought those things were cool! Is the trailer set-up to tow with the ski attached?
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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:45:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: VrodRay]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gspointer: Nice OP! I always thought those things were cool! Is the trailer set-up to tow with the ski attached? |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 11:52:03 AM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/26/2024 12:15:01 PM EDT
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Interesting. I'm curious about the jet ski itself, how did you find one to fit?
Newer skis are a lot bigger/wider and much more powerful than the original. You find these every once in a while on Marketplace, I was thinking about the complexity of it all. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 12:43:00 PM EDT
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Wheres the cooler?
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Posted: 4/26/2024 12:54:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BB: Wheres the cooler? Also please make sure all built in cup holders are big enough to hold a can koozie. |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 12:57:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: VrodRay]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BB: Wheres the cooler?  Attached FilePlus I got this one that will likely be on the boat.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/26/2024 1:11:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VrodRay: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/251314/1000013625_jpg-3198471.JPG Plus I got this one that will likely be on the boat. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/251314/1000013600_jpg-3198473.JPG Your priorities are in order, sir. 
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Posted: 4/28/2024 8:36:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/28/2024 8:47:11 PM EDT
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Amazing work. Is that paint over gel coat? Is it glass?
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Posted: 4/28/2024 10:28:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By theskuh: Amazing work. Is that paint over gel coat? Is it glass? |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:33:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VrodRay: Paint over the old gel coat, yes it is fiberglass Cool. What prep was needed? I have a ski boat that i need to get started on. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 10:02:38 AM EDT
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Super clean work, looks great.
Single battery for the electronics? Multiple batteries? Is there a way to charge said battery/batteries since I don’t figure the boat portion has an alternator? I wouldn’t expect the seadoo charging system to keep up with anything additional. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 10:53:41 AM EDT
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I've only seen one of those in real life (used to live on a lake) and haven't seen one in years; neat to see one resurrected.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 11:04:33 AM EDT
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Great work OP. That fabrication work is incredible.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 11:58:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: VrodRay]
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Picked it up this morning, the floor is getting eva foamed, Seadek or similar
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Posted: 4/29/2024 11:59:05 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:06:21 PM EDT
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Very cool party barge.
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Posted: 4/29/2024 12:22:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By theskuh: Cool. What prep was needed? I have a ski boat that i need to get started on. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 2:27:00 PM EDT
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Subbed.
This looks cool as shit |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 2:57:24 PM EDT
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Freakin' cool, OP!
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Posted: 4/29/2024 2:59:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: OregonShooter]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Loonytik: Toyed with the idea of building a river fishing PWC for years. Many manufacturers make fishing specific PWC's now but, they're meant for open water with no rocks, shoals, obstructions. I found a company a while back that made metal cover plates for the bottom but, I never bought a PWC. Many rivers have regulations banning PWCs. So people have mostly turned to building mini sit in jet boats powered by PWC engines. This guy is among the best in the industry. Torch Craft Marine:  2023 TCM Reveal!! A fishing focused setup:  Crazy Center Console Mini Jet Boat! If you must have a PWC there is AlumaPro Alumaski from Alaska.  AlumaPro Agency Use |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 3:12:59 PM EDT
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I can’t read this thread title without hearing Stevie Wonder singing Master Blaster.
Super cool project, OP. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2024 3:16:19 PM EDT
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OP - very cool! Looks like you are coming along nicely with it!!
I had something somewhat similar...a little pocket jet boat, a 2006 Sea-Doo Sportster SCIC, it had a 215 HP supercharged ROTAX...it would HAUL the mail! We nicknamed it our water taxi - was a great tender for our big cruiser. Not mine, but this is what it looked like: 
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Posted: 4/29/2024 4:02:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/30/2024 7:15:49 AM EDT
[Last Edit: VrodRay]
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Ordered 4 Hydro-Turf EVA Foam Sheets for the floor and side steps.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By John-in-austin: Interesting. I'm curious about the jet ski itself, how did you find one to fit? Newer skis are a lot bigger/wider and much more powerful than the original. You find these every once in a while on Marketplace, I was thinking about the complexity of it all. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By John-in-austin: Interesting. I'm curious about the jet ski itself, how did you find one to fit? Newer skis are a lot bigger/wider and much more powerful than the original. You find these every once in a while on Marketplace, I was thinking about the complexity of it all. There is room, not a whole lot but the side walls are adjustable to accommodate a varity of skis. It's tight but it works, it will be near maxed out on it's width adjustment. Originally Posted By TREETOP: Super clean work, looks great. Single battery for the electronics? Multiple batteries? Is there a way to charge said battery/batteries since I don't figure the boat portion has an alternator? I wouldn't expect the seadoo charging system to keep up with anything additional. The boat will have two batteries, and the left side compartment will house either a small Honda generator, or one of those Battery Bank units I am seeing now if I find one that meet my needs. |
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Posted: 4/30/2024 7:49:53 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ArGyLe64]
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I love watching the progress on this thing.
OP invited everyone who commented in this thread to come hang out on "Master Blaster" when it's ready. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/30/2024 8:05:58 AM EDT
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OP, I haven't seen one of those in years. Fantastic work, A+ on the work and keeping us posted.
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Posted: 4/30/2024 8:35:47 AM EDT
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I've ridden a ski maybe twice in my life? Not super in to boats. But man I love a good project. And this looks amazing.
Looking forward to the shakedown ? Cruise? |
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Posted: 4/30/2024 9:12:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VrodRay: Thanks The boat will have two batteries, and the left side compartment will house either a small Honda generator, or one of those Battery Bank units I am seeing now if I find one that meet my needs. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By VrodRay: Originally Posted By TREETOP: Super clean work, looks great. Single battery for the electronics? Multiple batteries? Is there a way to charge said battery/batteries since I don't figure the boat portion has an alternator? I wouldn't expect the seadoo charging system to keep up with anything additional. The boat will have two batteries, and the left side compartment will house either a small Honda generator, or one of those Battery Bank units I am seeing now if I find one that meet my needs. Cool. Two deep cycle marine or AGM batteries would probably power your electronics all day, but maybe not for a full weekend trip. Something to maybe consider is a solar panel type charger, since you’ll likely be using the boat mostly when it’s sunny out anyway. |
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Posted: 4/30/2024 2:28:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: VrodRay]
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Posted: 5/2/2024 1:25:50 PM EDT
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Dropped the boat to ground level. Still waiting on the grey sealant to begin installing. The 4 Hydro-turf sheets came. So tomorrow I begin making templates for the floors and side steps.
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Posted: 5/3/2024 1:44:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/3/2024 2:00:17 PM EDT
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Posted: Today 11:15:35 AM EDT
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Posted: Today 12:15:07 PM EDT
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Sweet, so will you drive or tow to the islands?
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FL, USA
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Posted: Today 12:31:32 PM EDT
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Those beveled speaker mounts and the wiring indicates this is a thread to watch and learn. OP is spending time and $$$ to customize this thing to a level of awesomeness beyond all reason
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