Just thought i would start a thread for do it your self wake shaping devices like the surfgate.
Just thought i would start a thread for do it your self wake shaping devices like the surfgate.
Function before fashion!
These are the ram mounts
all the pieces installed
Function before fashion!
Function before fashion!
That is bad ass! Are those cutting boards? Is this manually actuated or is there an actuator under there??
Former owner of a 1987 Supra Saltare. Current owner of a Malibu 23LSV.
Last edited by 2500HD; 06-06-2013 at 08:07 PM.
Function before fashion!
Yeah, I see a Ram Mount failure in your future...
But Hey, it's not like you've got a TON invested. I've been reading all the threads and watching the developments. But as I have a fiberglass swim platform it'll probably be best for me to wait it out and see what develops before I press on...
(although if I did go the ram mount option, I could always use a mount that clamped on the railing of my swim platform...)
2008 Moomba Mobius XLV. Monster Cargo Bimini, and more mods to come...
1992 Supra Sunsport. **SOLD** 2k pounds ballast, Surf System, Blue LED's everywhere, decent audio system.
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the other option you have is to use an aluminum spacer that is drilled and tapped to attach to the swim platform brackets. this is what i will probably do for my buddies moomba assuming mine works
Function before fashion!
I'm gonna try raising my old swimdeck with a 2x4. It's sitting about 6 inches under water when weighted. Out of curiosity have you try'd one with a taper with the bottom edge tapering towards the top? Just wondering if it would help eliminate the spray and still give the boat enough crab?
Function before fashion!
Thought you might be interested in my latest design. Not sure if enough of it will be in the water at speed though. Guess i'll find out this weekend!
It's pretty much a free floating rudder that can be pinned to the side. I'm hoping enough of it is in the water underspeed to delay the wave convergence.
yes, that is a scrench acting as a temporary pin
a shot from under hull
Function before fashion!
I don't think you will have any problem with it staying in the water at speed. I think your issue will be having enough diversion of the water coming off the side of the boat to make a difference. I think stearing might be a issue since what it is is a rudder. Let me know how it does.
2003 Supra Launch 22SSV
1986 Ski Natique 2001