Hmm, what's wrong with just using that as is? As long as it extends once you hit the throttle again, its perfect. It does say "...or a non-engine switch." Looks like a basic SPST switch.
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I think as is it only retracts if it senses 0 rpms or you turn off the ignition, so it would not retract for turning to pick up a downed surfer. But if you wired it on a relay from the neutral safety switch, voila! Retracts automatically when you get a rider. Doesn't solve the manual deployment or overspeed retraction issues that are also programmed into surfgate, but sure gets you over the low speed handling hump.Comment
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Well, if using the gates in conjunction with even weighting, you no longer have heavy list to deal with. In leaned over surf config, our RZ2 handles like a handicapped whale. I think even weighting even with a tab on one side would be an improvement!Originally posted by NICKYPOO View PostComment
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If it's sell-able....go for it.Comment
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It sure would be nice to be able to run two tabs of off one DPDT switch. Left-Off-Right. Excuse me, Port-Off-Stbd.You'll get your chance, smart guy.Comment
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Theres a lot of guys trying just bolt on or clamp on ones that leave them exended right now. Yes it hurts handling some but I dont think its as bad as a fully listed boat is. Hoping to get a test in soon on my throw together one to see what it does.
Adamsjstt when you tried it out on your RZ2 what did it do to the handling?Comment
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The gates are 18" long?Build thread: http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?14787-Duffy-s-2005-24v-wakesurfing-mod-thread&highlight=duffys+24vComment
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That would definitely require a computer of some sort... the actuators are momentary, so you would need some other sort of "brain" to tell the actuator "full out" and "full retract."Originally posted by NICKYPOO View PostComment
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you deploy the surf gate on the side you're not surfing on so if I am surfing port side the gate is on the starboard side so when you turn right ( starboatd side ) it turns fine when you turn to the left ( port side) it takes about three times the area to do 180 degree turn I never went above 15 MPH since my gate was mounted permentally deployed so I can't comment on handling above 15 MPH. I am working on mounting mine with quick dissconect hinges and in time making them automated using kendo actuators .Comment
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Hmm, could it be done with a timer? Sort of like the ballast timers?Originally posted by shawndoggy View Post
Just thinking out loud here. Electronics are not my field.You'll get your chance, smart guy.Comment
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One thing that comes to my mind is to have to limit switches on the throttle. The first one would be at a low rpm enough to give you roughly 7mph. This would activate a relay to deploy the gate. The 2nd switch would be at a high rpm roughly 15mph to de-activate the gate. It would take a little adjustment on the throttle linkage switch mounts to get it to work smoothly but could be somewhat easy vs a computer controled one which is way over my head.Last edited by Ruger761; 04-17-2013, 06:17 PM.Comment
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You mean like an RPM window switch?Originally posted by Ruger761 View Post
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/...ow_Switch.aspx
Are you looking for an RPM Switch that will turn a circuit on, then off at a different rpm? How about one for your late model coil-per-cylinder ignition system? Or, something for your car with dual coil packs? Maybe one for a Viper or even a Harley Davidson? Look no further, our new Digital RPM Window Switch will do it all! This Switch will accept an input rpm signal from a coil negative terminal (for stock ignitions), a tach output from an ignition control, an ECU tach output or even a 5 volt tach signal. Another great feature is that no rpm modules are needed! The rpm activation points are programmed by simply scrolling through the LED display to your desired rpm amounts.The switch has two outputs; one Normally Open, the other is Normally Closed. It can be programmed from 200 rpm to 15,000 rpm in 100 rpm increments. It can be used with an input voltage of 9-18 volts.
lots of 'em on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=...1&_from=&_ipg=Comment
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That is exactly what I what thinking but a heck of a lot easier than what I was talking about doing
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