RZ2 SURFGATE

[adamsjstt]

I have some info on another thread titled malibus surf gate wave but I thought I would start a new thread dedicated to the surf gate design. The first picture is the wave after I installed a quick "surfgate" just to see if the concept would work on a TIGE. Obviously the gate works on a tige so the second pic is a couple different sizes I will try out this weekend. The far left is the original size I used the first time. On my first try with the gate I noticed water coming over the top of the gate so on the next couple sizes I added a couple inches to the height. Looking forward to this weekend.

[Timmy!]

Do you have the original '07 platform or did you upgrade to the newer one?

[Timmy!]

Also, what are the approx dimensions of the board you are using and what size rod? Thinking about trying it out on my boat this weekend.

[talltigeguy]

Has anyone made an estimate on how much force is put against the gate at surf speeds?

In one thread, I heard someone say that they were just going to stick their surfboard in the water and see how much force is there.

I do worry that by mounting it to the swim platform brackets, that the sideways force is going to cause havoc on the swim platform mounts. The mounts were made to withstand a lot of up and down force, but not side to side.

[Timmy!]

I do worry that by mounting it to the swim platform brackets, that the sideways force is going to cause havoc on the swim platform mounts. The mounts were made to withstand a lot of up and down force, but not side to side.

It's not a Malibu hull...

[adamsjstt]

Also, what are the approx dimensions of the board you are using and what size rod? Thinking about trying it out on my boat this weekend.

I have the 07 platform but I trimmed it down as much as I could without cutting into the mounting brackets. I have a thread on here but I do t remember what it is titled.
The gate sizes Ill be trying out this weekend is 13 1/2 inches tall and the two lengths are measured from the top (cause the boat side has a slight curve) one is 13 and one is 19. The original one was 19 long and 10 1/2 height but with the water coming over I added a couple inches to the height. The all thread is 3/4 and In the picture and the length for the shorter piece( closest to the boat) is 12 inches (using the front hole in the swim platform mounting bracket) and the one that mounts to the back of the gate the is 14 inches (using the rear hole in the swim platform mounting bracket). On my first design I did not use the center hole in the swim platform mounting bracket. I with be using a longer rear all thread to see how much the angle or the gate changes things.

[Timmy!]

Cool, thanks for the info.

[adamsjstt]

Also I placed the gate so that the bottom of the gate is level with the vertical side Of the hull before it starts to vee.

[Moki]

I noticed that the Malibu swim decks have indents on the side of their swim platform for the surf gates. If you get this to work, I think you have just created TAPS 3!

[adamsjstt]

Has anyone made an estimate on how much force is put against the gate at surf speeds?

In one thread, I heard someone say that they were just going to stick their surfboard in the water and see how much force is there.

I do worry that by mounting it to the swim platform brackets, that the sideways force is going to cause havoc on the swim platform mounts. The mounts were made to withstand a lot of up and down force, but not side to side.

I am only using the bracket for testing I will be using g hinges and a piece of aluminum for the gate as a winter project.

[adamsjstt]

I noticed that the Malibu swim decks have indents on the side of their swim platform for the surf gates. If you get this to work, I think you have just created TAPS 3!

O it works I am way happy with the wave and the safety of keeping the boat weighted evenly. Also when you are ready to wakeboard all you do is close the gate and your ready .If you notice on the Malibu swim platform the platform is raised where the gate closes against it which allows a taller gate without sticking above the platform. I have a couple ideas how I will add height to mine. Winter project

[NICKYPOO]

I have to admit, thats a nice looking wave. Well done.

[talltigeguy]

I am only using the bracket for testing I will be using g hinges and a piece of aluminum for the gate as a winter project.

What is a 'g hinge'? Here is what I get when I google it:



I think this looks really sweet, Adam. I think what you mean is that the alluminum tab will not push against the swim bracket when you have the final product done.
Will it be automated, or manual? Seems like a manual hinge that locks in place would be pretty neat and save the expense of installation and ram failures, etc.

[talltigeguy]

It's not a Malibu hull...

I am ignoring you...

But that was a good one.

I do have a few gelcoat cracks on one of my Malibu's swim platform brackets.

[Timmy!]

I am ignoring you...

But that was a good one.