PWC steering system

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by james.c.a., Jun 13, 2008.

  1. james.c.a.
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    james.c.a. Junior Member

    i am building a jet-ski as a hobby although i am having problems on determining how to create the steering system. does anyone have an idea on what kind of materials i should use to make the handle bars (preferentially GRP), how to connect the handle bars (bearings/slots into a tube?) and how to make it watertight? any help will be greatly appreciated!
     
  2. diverdon
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    diverdon Junior Member

    You plan to fab the handle bars from scratch? I would adapt a used set from a old PWC, snowmobile or motorcycle. Many Harley Davidson dealer stock a large selection of bars so you could peruse some there.
     
  3. james.c.a.
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    james.c.a. Junior Member

    Thanks for the idea, I've contacted a few PWC manufacturers who were unable to help. I'll have a look at bike handle bars although i plan to create the whole prototype from scratch with new components. I've built the body and fitted the internal components, just slightly confused on how to connect watertight bars with a throttle cable running through the centre?
     
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