1995 Seadoo XP800 restoration

[vspec1]

I decided to pick up this XP800 and try and bring it back to life. It was in sad shape but after seeing what some of the other members have done...I decided to take on the challenge !!!

I am going to get the reproduction decals as these were in pretty sad shape. Im still looking for a seatcover...the guy I bought the ski from gave me a spx seat with the ski...but I really want a factory yellow cover... Here are a few pics of the ski when I got it.... kind of sad.

I was told there were only 2500 1995 XP800's and that they are approx. 40lbs lighter than a 1996 XP. I do have a mint 1996 XP and it appears to have a much thicker top deck. The 1995 XP800 you can actually see light thru it

I have to tell you removing the decals is a all day job...even with a 3M Magic eraser....

[vspec1]

some pics of the clean up and decals removed

here is some progress :

[vspec1]

Things Im currently seaching for: XP800 seat cover or complete seat also the round seadoo badge (it's about the size of a quarter) that goes on the nose of the ski

[troyheb]

Try part# 219902677 for the badge. It looks like it may be close, or maybe the same size.
I have seen original seat covers on Ebay every now and then, but they want $$$$$$.

[Duke]

Looks great so far. Some water sanding and compound and it should be like new.

[vspec1]

Try part# 219902677 for the badge. It looks like it may be close, or maybe the same size.
I have seen original seat covers on Ebay every now and then, but they want $$$$$$.

Thanks Troy !!! Hows your project going?

[vspec1]

Looks great so far. Some water sanding and compound and it should be like new.

Thats where you come in.....need your awesome bodywork skills....

[Matt Braley]

Looking Great! I got that hood off to you today....your gonna like it.

[vspec1]

Looking Great! I got that hood off to you today....your gonna like it.

Thanks Matt !!! I really appreciate that you have such a great inventory of nice parts !!!

[The Rooster]

Hey Patrick, did you try contacting "Mau5head" in North Carolina about that seat? He's got a lot for sale in the SeaDoo classifieds.

[vspec1]

Hey Patrick, did you try contacting "Mau5head" in North Carolina about that seat? He's got a lot for sale in the SeaDoo classifieds.

I appreciate the heads up !!! I just sent him a pm....its worth a shot. Someone has one of these Im sure...just need to track it down.

[troyheb]

Thanks Troy !!! Hows your project going?

Slow. lol.
The weather has been holding me back mostly. It has been quite cold and wet here this winter.

[LooseBoltsRob]

Something tells me this ski isn't only going to be a 58 mph turd like the museum piece. Duke, you and I need to step up our game and gain about 1 mph to keep up with Patrick's new racer as it'll probably only go 62, lol.

[greenbullet]

Nice ski.... I wish there were clean ones up here for under 3k lol

[Duke]

Something tells me this ski isn't only going to be a 58 mph turd like the museum piece. Duke, you and I need to step up our game and gain about 1 mph to keep up with Patrick's new racer as it'll probably only go 62, lol.

Pretty sure I'm in the 61mph range with the latest update. Not worried about Pat's SS XP800. Lol!!