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Down2Race
10-15-2015, 11:04 PM
Decided to tackle a project. Found some old insulation foam boards and thought I'd try to make a surf wake device with it. Does anyone know the dimensions on the Ronix Surf shaper or the wake shaper that velcros to the side of the boat? Right now, I'm at 24" long and 11" tall. I can make it whatever width in 2.5" increments. With all pieces, it's at 18". Any help appreciated.

Down2Race
10-15-2015, 11:09 PM
Gonna sand it and waterproof it after gettin it to the right size...might fiberglass it

Down2Race
10-19-2015, 04:57 PM
Well...for anyone interested, it turned out pretty good. Tracking a straight line at 11mph. Just need to fill the 350lb sac on the back seat (it's just filled partially in the vid to offset my weight). There is a 550lb sac on both sides of the motor. More weight should give it more push.

2500HD
10-19-2015, 07:50 PM
Looks good, and yes more weight.

Down2Race
10-19-2015, 08:59 PM
The dimensions ended up smaller than I initially stated. I only used 4 of the 7 foam pieces and cut them down as well. In addition to the 550 sacs on each side + partial 350 bag, I also had the facory 400lb hard tank full. Probably a total ballast weight of almost 1600lbs. Filling the 350 all the way and a few friends along should make a huge difference. Plus I can move people around to fine tune.

plav77
10-21-2015, 04:29 PM
How did you waterproof it? Guessing it floats?
I used a skateboard ramp but haven't gotten to test it out yet, I was going to spray foam it so it floated.
I like your idea though, my concern is about it getting wet inside.

Down2Race
10-21-2015, 06:37 PM
I just used rubberized paint (for undercoating vehicles) initially to see if it would work. Now, it's fiberglassed and painted with marine engine paint. Yes, it floats. The foam dives it buoyancy. Got the Velcro (industrial strength 2") from Home Depot.

joel210
10-21-2015, 09:01 PM
Looks good! What did you final dimensions end up being? I am in the process of fabbing up something for my 89' sunsport, I think we have similar hulls

middlegriff1
12-12-2015, 01:14 AM
This is added to my winter mods list. Don't have to drill holes in the boat. The Ronix shaper is rediculously priced at $600.

Wrenhaven
12-20-2015, 06:35 PM
So it just velcros to the side of the boat? Would think the force of the water would pull it off.

Cool.

Ganig1962
05-07-2016, 02:34 AM
That's interesting

Teetels
05-07-2016, 04:45 PM
PVC board using finishing screws...we just need more weight in the Malibu sunsetter

Wrenhaven
05-08-2016, 11:12 AM
I'm eyeballing the ramps I use to change my oil in a totally different way now :D

MDVols
05-09-2016, 05:51 PM
PVC board using finishing screws...we just need more weight in the Malibu sunsetter

Did you get any pics of the wave, my buddy has the same boat and was wondering?

Cwhite4
08-17-2016, 08:06 AM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KPOH1S/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_x_fQeTxbSHE24WK. Would this work?

Cwhite4
08-17-2016, 08:17 AM
How can I make the above pillow work like the ronix wake shaper ? Any suggestions?