Surfgate style tabs on my 24v or not. Thoughts?!

[NICKYPOO]

I'm kind of afraid this is gonna work really well and then I will have to do it.

[Ruger761]

Well cr*p got to looking at the teak gate some more, and my nice little prototype isnt angled out enough compared to the way he has it. Have to do some tweeking this weekend

[duffymahoney]

Here is where I plan to install them.


Here is the material I plan on using with the lenco rams and stainless hinges. I am thinking white and 1/2 thick- 9"x18".

http://www.customcreativeplastics.co...h=30&item=SB20

[duffymahoney]

Here is the overall design I think will work. I think malibu's design will translate perfectly to my boat.

[cpropes2005]

What is up with that hinge in the second to last picture?

[duffymahoney]

From pictures I have seen it looks like malibu started with a wakeplate and added a plastic piece on top, then on newer models it's just the plastic. Maybe a 1st generation vs a 2nd?

[adamsjstt]

What is up with that hinge in the second to last picture?

That is a DIY project from malicucrew.
http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/...ns-gate/page-8

[Ruger761]

Round 2 adjustable and better built.


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[NICKYPOO]

I can't wait to see some pics, or vids. I'm hoping you're at the lake now

[duffymahoney]

If it works I can see it making direct drives so much better!

[NICKYPOO]

If it works I can see it making direct drives so much better!

I consider mine one of the best surfing D-drives around. I've been watching a lot of vids and I'd say my wake is at least as good as, if not better that the teakgate wave. If it works out as it looks like it should, it should be a fairly respectable little surf boat.

I can't imagine what its goin to do to your boat, duffy. Your wake is already world class.

Have you run it with full ballast yet?

[duffymahoney]

Its cold and rainy here Soon enough I will get a chance to put her in the water.

[adamsjstt]

There are several success stories on DD DIY surfgates. Here is one from Malibucrew


http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/...0613-teakgate/

[Ruger761]

I was hoping to go today even though the lake is flooded, but woke up to more rain. So hopefully test it next Saturday.

[NICKYPOO]

Boooooo!