This is exactly the answers I'm looking for I am new to seadoo and want and need to understand all options available yours will be an option to consider...money well spent right the first time is the lesson here, I appreciate the response, BTW you are killing me my next toy will be and always has been for an AC cobra and factory 5 I believe is out of Conn. is one of the better kits frame wise for the cobra kit how is it outfitted...engine, rear, steering?love to see some pics... Johnnyo