1998 GS Carb Mount

[etemplet]

Why all the extra mounting brackets and such on the 1998 GS arrestor housing instead of just bolting to the engine and carb like most other SeaDoos??.

 

[mikidymac]

Because the seadoo intake manifolds are notorious for cracking so the more bracing the better.

 

[etemplet]

This is the only ski I've seen that is braced this way. Not that I've seen a lot of skis but I have a few. The 2003 GTI doesn't have this brace and it uses the same carb set up. I was just curious. I thought it was homemade at first but it was too perfect. LOL

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

Those brackets, to someone, are probably worth their weight in gold!

Those brackets make it go faster and vibrate less than the cheesy manifold can accept. All in the name of reliability, dependability, fuel and cost savings, sorta like those plastic engine covers on modern cars a dealership must charge an additional $30 to remove before servicing the engine. Just try getting past smog checks without one!

 

[etemplet]

So I should put them back on then???

 

[racerxxx]

I'm seeing all the same brackets per the fiche. Or am I not in the right location?

Microfiche for 1998 GS




Microfiche for 2003 GTI

 

[mikidymac]

Looks like the typical 720 brace to me.

 

[etemplet]

Must be a California Brace. LOL First one I saw in cajun land but this ski is from Minnesota.

 

[racerxxx]

And how many hands have been inside the hull before you? Just cause it isn't there on one ski but is on another doesn't mean it shouldn't have it. Always check the fiche.

 

[GGuillot]

So I should put them back on then???

Why would you not put them back on? Why question why in the first place? Unless you're joking around, which is becoming annoying, you should understand why.

 

[mikidymac]

No joking around etemplate! This is serious business [emoji2955]

If you don’t like the way the braces look just leave them off, I’m sure the seadoo engineers didn’t really think they were necessary.

 

[etemplet]

ya know..... All I said was this was the first one I've seen like this. You guys really need to chill.