PWCMuscle’s Joe Zammataro was able to catch time with Dustin Farthing to interview him about his 2016 carbon fiber 600-plus horsepower Sea-Doo race ski. The highest horsepower you can buy from Sea-Doo is now just over 280-horsepower (no, it’s not 300. That’s just the model number), which means Dustin’s Team has modified his ski so much so that it has more than double the normal amount of horses from the factory. To get there he had to install a turbocharger, ported his cylinder head, installed performance rods, pistons, valves, and manifolds.
These parts are what makes him able to reach speeds of upper 80’s during races and lower 90’s when just tearing up the lake. But what really makes this boat stand out from the rest of its class is that in 1.8-seconds from the starting line, Dustin is already going 60mph. That acceleration is faster than a Lamborghini, Ferrari and Bugatti 0-to-60 time. All of these great parts can quickly add up so it is nice that Dustin is backed by a sponsorship from Factory Monster Energy Sea-Doo and Mountain Motorsports along with a few other smaller sponsorships.
High speeds can cause huge adrenaline rushes but you must be able to hold on especially if turning since you can experience G-force if turning hard enough at fast enough speeds.
If you are reading this and want to start modify you craft to start seeing faster speeds Dustin points out a few things that can get you higher numbers. If you are starting with a Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 a V-Tech Tune, SOLAS Impeller, and Air Intake System will get you to see upwards of 80mph. These modifications will keep the reliability of your craft if you plan to use it for racing or just recreational use.
