How To: New steel frame PWC stand

[1MACGYVER]

I cant post into the 'How To' so ill put it here and if someone wants to move it there feel free.

This week i bought a new MAG welder, helmet etc so i decided to make a PWC stand to suit both my ski and my neighbours standup.

I went for a 500mm height and 350mm rail spacing.
My other goal was to have a stand i could dismantle to save space.

For extra strength on the bottom rails i cut in and welded the inner square tube front and plug welded the back.

Here is the base frame welded up.

All the main parts welded up.

Wheels and the outer rail tabs attached.

Ground down, cleaned up and preped for paint.

i used 90x35x1200mm pine rails wrapped in carpet, with the ends angle cut to make a nicer edge.

Paint drying.

Broken down for storage, it takes up very little space.

And finally fully assembled.

Im really happy with it, kinda wish i filled the plug welds completely, if it irritates me enough i may do it later. If anyone wants the dimensions let me know.

 

[Dr Honda]

Very nice work.

 

[LouDoo]

WOW, I want one. I especially like the way it breaks down for storage. You should talk to someone about marketing these.

Lou

 

[1MACGYVER]

Thanks guys, it works so well, the 2 locking castor wheels were a good idea.

Ive just spent a few hours helping my neighbour strip the old hydroturf and graphics off his standup. I hate the person who used Araldite Epoxy to glue the old turf down, up to 4mm thick in places had to be power sanded off.

Ill post some more pics when its done

 

[Dr Honda]

Square nose super jet...... That's the best stand-up. It worked so well, that when Yamaha decided to update thier ski... they just changed the top deck, and didn't touch the lower hull, and drive system. BUT... most guys don't want the older looking ski, so you can find the 700 square noses cheap. (best bang for the buck)

I have one in the stable too. :thumbsup:

 

[1MACGYVER]

Its a bit over the top and its completely stock but looks cool and a lot better than before.
Got the kit off ebay, the seller printed me custom numbers to suit the ski.

 

[Dr Honda]

WOW !!!!


Very nice graphics. Did you have them done local to you?

 

[1MACGYVER]

WOW !!!!


Very nice graphics. Did you have them done local to you?

No they came from Florida
http://stores.ebay.com.au/USERTECK?_trksid=p4340.l2563

 

[RFoster130]

Wow, very nice, the stand and ski both.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Nice job..

I have always stored mine on my trailer. But i could see how much easier it would be to use your steel frame...

 

[jnylund]

nice!

I want one with big knobby tires that I can push through the grass and get back to my shed

 

[hfgreg]

Moved this to the how to section.