81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

[archbuilder]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Nice post Jay, have fun with the ski! Very innovative on the lake fixes! I did see a guy make a head gasket out of a 12 pack carton one time....that is hard to beat, lol!

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Now that is what I call redneck engineering.

 

[parrisw]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Really nice work on the Jet Ski. Now we need some vids of it in the lake!

 

[clockwatcher]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Redneck at its finest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5SxX2EntEo

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Hey frisco,
Nice work as usual. The video's were very good too.
I hope you really enjoy that ski.
Bob

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

The ski is cool, but the boat is better. I really is for guests that go to the lake with us. I will let them drive it, but NO ONE touches the boat!

 

[parrisw]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

The ski is cool, but the boat is better. I really is for guests that go to the lake with us. I will let them drive it, but NO ONE touches the boat!

That's pretty cool of you. I'd love that if I were a guest. But you'll have loads of fun with it. Are your kids going to use it?

I let my 8 year old daughter drive my boat today while sitting in my lap, she had a really great time.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

As long as people respect it, they are welcome to use it.

Of course the kids get to use it. They both sat in front of me on the ski and drove it themselves. I was alone on the thing for about 15 minutes yesterday, and the rest of the time I had a kid with me. The same goes for the boat. Every outing the sit in my lap and drive. Zachary is a little older so I stand behind him and monitor.

This is how I learned boating safety and driving skills when I was younger.

 

[parrisw]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

As long as people respect it, they are welcome to use it.

Of course the kids get to use it. They both sat in front of me on the ski and drove it themselves. I was alone on the thing for about 15 minutes yesterday, and the rest of the time I had a kid with me. The same goes for the boat. Every outing the sit in my lap and drive. Zachary is a little older so I stand behind him and monitor.

This is how I learned boating safety and driving skills when I was younger.

Pretty cool. I'm sure you's kids love you for it. That's how I learned when I was kid, my dad is awesome! He's a well respected boater around here, he's an advanced sailing instructor, he used to race sailboats allot, and is qualified to skipper up to 100tons I think for power boats, he's forgotten more then I'll ever know, and that's no exaggeration.

 

[clockwatcher]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Every outing the sit in my lap and drive. Zachary is a little older so I stand behind him and monitor.

This is how I learned boating safety and driving skills when I was younger.

That's the good stuff.

 

[199q]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Jay, you need to talk to my friend Brian about that polaris. He has 6 old Polaris and 3 are now running with engines he rebuilt himself. He also has that same hull you have but is putting a 1200 motor in it (4th ski).

It is a good idea to run compression checks often and make sure the carbs are working properly to prevent burning the motor up.

Good Point. A leak down test, and compression test will tell you all you need to know about the motor. 2 stroke is a whole new animal, but very very fun! I enjoy the powerband. An Air leak is the two stroke's worst enemy, and will blow up your engine faster than a worn out piston.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

I just got back from the lake and everything is perfect. Great power band, and loads of fun. we are ready for our big party this weekend and I cannot wait to get the boat out again.

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

friscoboater,
Sounds like you have a big weekend planned. Have fun and keep it safe.
Bob

 

[BigBoatinOkie]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

What do you think Frisco? Should I buy?
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/boa/1744477378.html

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

I missed it. What was it?

 

[BigBoatinOkie]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Oh, I guess it sold. It was a 1980 Glasstron 19' exactly the same color as yours. Wasn't an SX though, can't remember what it was.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

I have been bad and not keeping up with the forums. To be honest we have been at the lake or working everyday. I am rockin a great tan and we have put about 5 hours on the boat in the past couple of weeks. One of our friends that has a 26' Crownline met us last weekend and we tied up and had a great time. I need to remember to take some pictures and get them posted. We are going out again tomorrow and I hope to get alot then.

 

[BigBoatinOkie]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Although we've enjoyed your thread immensly, we expect you to be out having fun, not hanging out here with all of us slowpokes who didn't get our boats done in time for summer. But, I must say, 5 hours sounds like enough for 1 good day at the lake to me. I sure enjoy your pics and vids when you have time.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Hello all. I thought I would post some pictures of the festivities from the lake, and give you an update. We have been enjoying the boat like you would not believe, and we have been at the lake as much as possible. We all have a tan, and looking forward to alot more fun. as you remember I purchased a 1995 polaris SL750 and rebuilt the engine. That thing has been so much fun, I got another one. This one is not as much of a basket case and runs pretty good, but I need to do some upgrades before we start pounding on it. Having two skis and a boat is alot of fun for the parties we have at the lake. It is alot of work though, and at teh end of the weekend I am beat. Hey that is what summer is for... right?

Here is some videos (My sister is commenting)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsBa7vnZNK0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZYPmqda8AY


Here are some pictures

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Twins

I promise to get more active again, but with work and the lake, I am going 24/7.