
02-8
SECTION 02 - HULL PREPARATION
SEALING OF BODY
COMPONENTS
Important areas to check: hull, storage compart-
ment cover, water trap tank, drain hoses, seat
seal and rear baffle. Reseal all leaks (refer to ap-
propriate
Shop Manual ).
HULL AND BODY MAINTENANCE
TIPS
To obtain a smooth hull after every use, wash wa-
tercraft with soap and water. This will remove res-
idues which will slow your watercraft. Wax the
hull periodically. When storing outdoors, keep
your watercraft covered.
LIGHTWEIGHT PARTS
There are several aftermarket MFG which pro-
duce lighter weight and/or stronger parts for rac-
ing purposes such as seats and storage covers.
These are worth considering. Be sure the parts
you are installing are within the rules.
SPONSON KITS
Advantages of the Sponson
– improved handling
– reduces spin out. Holds better in corners
– more stability
NOTE:
The sponsons on the Stock Sea-Doo wa-
tercraft protrude beyond the width of the hull
bond flange. Because of this it is necessary that
the sponsons be filed or ground down to fit within
the bond flange in order to be race legal.
There are long type sponsons and short type
sponsons available in kits. They do work well
when interchanged within the same type. It is
only a matter of preference.
Available Kits:
Short Concave Sponsons
Short V-shaped Sponsons
Long Sponsons
Installation Guidelines
The following pertain to all types of sponsons. The
sponson holes location are given for short type.
For long type, it is recommended to experiment to
obtain what you require.
Minor adjustments in angle or height location of
the sponson can have a tremendous effect on
handling and speed. The position illustrated is a
good starting point. Pro riders experiment with
sponson design and location many times before
they choose a position or design which is best
suited for their riding style.
Experimenting with location of sponsons is time
consuming but necessary. Sponsons that are an-
gled with the front too far down will cause the
rear of the watercraft to drag in the water. Spon-
sons angled with the front too far up will cause
the nose of the watercraft to plow. You must find
the position that works best for you. The one
sponson position that keeps the pump in the wa-
ter in corners without sliding out, while not creat-
ing excessive down force.
Sponsons, when attached must not exceed the
width or length of the bond flange. The bond
flange is considered the fiberglass joint under the
rubber bumper, not the bumper. Most add-on long
sponsons will require sanding on the base before
attachment to prevent this from occurring.
295 500 248
BLUE/PURPLE
295 500 194
GREEN
295 500 195
MAGENTA
295 500 329
BLACK
295 500 249
ORANGE
295 500 168
GREEN
295 500 252
LIGHT GREY
295 500 254
GREY
295 500 330
BLACK
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