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06-05-2008, 08:10 PM | #1 |
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Help setup Jetski
Just got a new 2007 Yamaha FX HO. Took off all the decals and it looks Tuff! Some friends and I are deciding if we are all going to get the same manufacturer of sleds (So we can try and get a group deal) as we will be using them for tow surfing as well. My question is how can I rig the ski for the time being to carry my gear? My fins do not fit in the front storage compartment. I am mainly worried about how and where to put my fins and gun. How do I secure these items to the ski? Searching through the forums on here I have seen guys using the wake board racks from Sea Doo. Will these racks fit on the Yamaha?
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06-05-2008, 08:19 PM | #2 |
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Re: Help setup Jetski
Anyone have any hook ups with a sled manufacturer or dealer? We are looking to buy 3. Any extra tools or tips I should always have on the ski at all times? Thanks.
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06-05-2008, 09:21 PM | #3 |
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Re: Help setup Jetski
Talk to Dave (ralphthehalibut).
I am local, you can checkout my Extractor Sled. It is actually on the roof of my suv right now. Dan at extractor sled is where I got my sled. http://www.extractorsled.com/ You can't beat the customer service and warranty. Secure your gun by using a bungee around the mirror, put the tip of the gun against the mirror. I would be more concerned about how you are going to care for your fish without a sled, the last thing you want to do is waste fish. Some guys use surfboard bags, coolers or kill bags. In a jam, you can put ice in the foot well and put your catch under the ice. Your fins are another story, I am not familiar with your ski. I do not think that the Sea Doo rack that I use will fit on your ski. Tools- garden saw (colapsable), plyer (long), long sharp knife. Equipment/Safety- VHF radio, cell phone, SPOT, Fire extinguisher |
06-05-2008, 10:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: Help setup Jetski
heres a link to a cool site that may be of some use to jet ski divers...
http://www.kiwiskidevelopment.com/de...?nc=3099&id=41
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06-05-2008, 11:02 PM | #5 |
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Re: Help setup Jetski
Man, I love that setup. Very impressive. If I had a ski, I'd set it up like that and also put a sled on it like the one FJHIII is showing. There wouldn't be much that you couldn't safely carry.
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06-05-2008, 11:08 PM | #6 | |
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06-05-2008, 11:11 PM | #7 |
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Re: Help setup Jetski
That rack looks like it would take up way to much room on the back of a ski. And for $1200 for the rack. I would much rather buy a sled instead.
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06-05-2008, 11:39 PM | #8 |
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Re: Help setup Jetski
Gener's right - the rack is nice, but at that price you can get a sled which has more storage, allows for easier entry and exit into the water, makes the craft more stable, etc - it's just a better option.
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06-05-2008, 11:58 PM | #9 |
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If I could afford a $10,000 jetski, then I could afford the rack and the sled. But I don't have the money, so its just wishful thinking on my part
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06-06-2008, 12:31 AM | #10 |
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Re: Help setup Jetski
Or the 400# t-shark, 250#s of WSB, 300# BSB (in mex), etc. Some sleds have hard attachment points thatg you can actually screw racks into. Diablo - you don't need 10K to get a killer ski. One of the beautiful things about skis is that so many people buy them, use them once or twice, then just leave them sitting. There are tons of 2-4 year old skis out there with 20 hrs or less on them that sell for 1/2 or less of what they would new. If you take your time and wait for a good deal you can probably find a near new ski and trailer with enough cash left over to buy a used sled for less than 5K |
06-06-2008, 02:53 AM | #11 | |
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Don't say stuff like that...Wonder how cheap I can get a machine here on the Island?? If I buy a ski, I'm blaming you guys.. |
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06-06-2008, 09:55 AM | #12 | |
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Steebies a long board with bungee cord could work for your gear a small inflatable as well if you can't afford a sled By the way how did you take off all the frekin stickers? hair dryer or windex??? |
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06-06-2008, 11:52 AM | #13 |
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Re: Help setup Jetski
I used a brand new razor blades for the sticker removal. And then diluted some goo gone with water in a spay bottle to take the adhesive off. WD40 will take the adhesive off too, but takes alittle longer. Good Luck!
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06-06-2008, 12:00 PM | #14 | |
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I am going to get a kill bag and just strap it to the back for the time being. What is the garden saw for? I figured long plyers and long knife if things get stuck underneath or around the prop. I got the radio, gps (on order), cell phone, fire extinguisher, whistle and flare gun. |
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06-06-2008, 12:05 PM | #15 | |
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Hair dryer and goo gone/goof off what ever it is called. Heat up the tip of one side start to peal back with the hair dryer in front of the portion you are pealing back to loosen the glue. 1 hour to take every sticker off. |
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