Ebay intake grate

[kennster]

I saw an intake grate for my 96 xp on Ebay...it's the *Solas Intake Grate SD-IG-B*..Is it a good top loader??..Price seems ok..

 

[rhonus]

You got the link for it?

 

[kennster]

i actually found one cheaper on another site.......is it a good grate?..


http://www.iboats.com/Sd-Ig-B-Solas-Intake-Grate/dm/view_id.510791

 

[kennster]

i actually found one cheaper on another site.......is it a good grate?..


http://www.iboats.com/Sd-Ig-B-Solas-Intake-Grate/dm/view_id.510791

 

[Spimothy Leary]

I prefer the stock, (or even no grate) but I ride mostly on flat water.

Can we back up a bit ? What is the reasoning behind wanting to spend $70 + shipping on a grate ?

Are you having specific issues ?

 

[kennster]

On my 96 XP...i seem to cavitate more than on my 96 GSX....Im a bit of a fat F U C K ...lol..the nose come out of the water alot..even when trim is all the way down...

 

[Spimothy Leary]

hmmm, well maybe some peeps that have experimented with various grates can chime in with specifics, but i'm not sure the grate will solve your problem. (I could be wrong, I'm about 170 lbs soaking wet)

I rode a 96 xp for 3 yrs, beat the crap out of it, the nose always tended to come out of the water a little bit when sitting back in the seat. I probably spent half my time on the ski standing up to be honest, kept the nose down and allowed my knees to absorb the bumps.

 

[kennster]

I used to own the same ski back in 96..when i was about 80 lbs lighter....had no problem...i always stand up riding anyways..more fun...im still playing with the trim tabs...im putting spacers in.,.to try and get the nose down alittle..

 

[AdamXP800]

I have that same solas top loader grate. I love it gives me nice hook up in chop and nice hook up for killer wave jumping.

 

[kennster]

Im right on Lake Ontario....so plenty of waves to jump there..