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put a couple hours on the gates today. I can't be happier. Takes 20 seconds to switch sides with my strap system on the top. running full 750 on the surf side. half 750 on none surf side, half 1100 on front and wake plate up. No lean. The boat doesn't turn as sharp against the gate but it does turn.
2003 Supra Launch 22SSV
1986 Ski Natique 2001
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I have about a dozen runs on it with all different weights and conditions. Everytime I go out I cant believe how well it works. I'm now running 750 on the wake with 350 on the other, nothing up front, wakeplate at half and @ 9.5mph.Thats 1800 lbs less and 1.5mph less with no lean! Im
using allot less fuel and getting a comparable wake. I'm finding that with less people in the boat I adjust the gate angle in a little and with more I adjust it out. Completely Awesome in my book. I can't believe there isn't more DIY off these things. I've sold two of my bags since starting to use it and am contemplating if I need to up grade my pumps still since Im only filling up two bags now.
2003 Supra Launch 22SSV
1986 Ski Natique 2001
Senior Member
That is awesome. Very impressing engineering.
When you get a chance, show us some pics of it in action now that you have the setup figured out.
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I've been getting a lot of interest in the gates recently. I made a video for someone and figured that I would add it here for those interested. If you interested in more info feel free to PM me. My Youtube channel has some other videos of them in action but I keep running out of memory or batteries when I take my GoPro out on the board with me. Thanks for watching.
Last edited by CornRickey; 09-21-2013 at 12:28 AM.
2003 Supra Launch 22SSV
1986 Ski Natique 2001
Senior Member
That looks awesome! Where did you get that locking ram/actuator/hinge thing?
Former owner of a 1987 Supra Saltare. Current owner of a Malibu 23LSV.
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+ 1.Originally Posted by CornRickey
a closer look at the lock mechanism.
Where did you source this?
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.
Tow Rig: 2013 F150 Ecoboost FX4 (wife's rig) Other money pits include:1998 BMW M3 Cabriolet, 2002 Audi S6 Avant, 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636.
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local hardware store. Rockler has them also.
2003 Supra Launch 22SSV
1986 Ski Natique 2001
Senior Member
Tell me what they're called then. I am really good at searching for stuff, but not sure what keywords to use.
I get a few things that seem similar when I look for a "Folding Brace". But no ringers...
EDIT: Found it. "stainless folding bracket". "Stainless" was the magic word!
http://www.zorotools.com/g/00063830/...FWxo7AodUQoA7A
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.
Tow Rig: 2013 F150 Ecoboost FX4 (wife's rig) Other money pits include:1998 BMW M3 Cabriolet, 2002 Audi S6 Avant, 2005 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636.
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that's it but mine aren't stainless and cost 12 bucks each.
2003 Supra Launch 22SSV
1986 Ski Natique 2001
Senior Member
Spent the day on Lake Washington yesterday and put a bunch of time on the gates. Took the liberty of taking a little video.
2003 Supra Launch 22SSV
1986 Ski Natique 2001
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