Duffy's 2012 Tige 24v Mods

[duffymahoney]

I am going post all the mods- installs I am planning for this summer.

Here is the short list-

Cut the chines out-

Bigger dual bow ballast, perhaps under the deck as well-

Figure out or re-locate gas tank vent (currently it's underwater while surfing)

New custom surf rack-

4 Port heater install-

Wetsounds 420 install-

Sea strainer install-

Install new strut-

[duffymahoney]

Here is the new custom rack install on my tower. I used some cool thumb screws and tapped my tower so that I can still put my bimini up. I am going to have my upholstery cut a small hole in my bimini.

[Timmy!]

Where'd you get that rack and how much was it?

[duffymahoney]

http://www.centurioncrew.com/index.p...ead-surf-rack/

[Timmy!]

Must be the same guy?
http://www.wakeworld.com/classifield....php?view=2509

[duffymahoney]

Yep, his name is Piper. Great guy. The rack is super well made. Should be the best option for protecting high end boards.

[bigtige72]

I just ordered those from Corson last week, quick delivery, and very well made rack! I'll be mounting them on a Samson Edge tower which will be a little different. But well worth it to keep my Lake Wakes boards off of the floor of the boat! Ill be interested in your ballast set ups, I have a 2004 24V, and will be adding additional 1100 lb sacs to the rear corners.

[duffymahoney]

You should have bought my custom sacs for sale. The 24v loves the weight and the wave is amazing.

[Nobody]

If that's the short list...where's the long list?

[bigtige72]

You should have bought my custom sacs for sale. The 24v loves the weight and the wave is amazing.

I thought about it, I hummed and haad too long, and my wife told me i had to wait until after my birthday.... because you never know what you will get!!!

[duffymahoney]

I got my 4 port heater installed. Installing a 4 port under the helm was a pain in the as**. So probably everyone would stick to 3 ports. Looks super cool

[duffymahoney]

Here is where I am putting my wetsounds 420 at now I just need to wire it. I also put a tower mirror on. So far so good! Summer is getting close up here in the north

[NICKYPOO]

I thought the chines were goin down this week?

[duffymahoney]

Sorry I gave up on them. Everyone scared me too much! I am going to think about and plan some still, but it will most likely involve some fill.

[bigskymudflaps]

I agree about the chines, too sketchy not knowing the effect. Add the potential for structural failure, no way I'd even consider it. How about filling them in wih some silicone to test the wave? Keep the speeds down and I'd bet it will stick for a few passes. The through hull 3m 5200 stuff is really sticky and cures pretty fast , comes in white and black. Worst case scenario, you scrape it off and you are left with some gel coat damage. If it improves the wave, I'd bet you could have a fiberglass guy fill them. A bunch of glass and gel coat work, but no structural mods. I like the idea. Looks like the current z3 has very small if any chines.