I have a strange problem. I have a 1999 2100i which is direct inboard and primarily a Tige ski boat.
Some time ago, we started adding fatsacks (1 500 lb) and everthing seemed to be fine. Then some wierd things started happening with the wake. The first time I kind of wrote it off with a number of scenarios (water depth, potential mud in area, etc..).
What happened, was the wake completely went away as if the Taps went down, but the boat rooster tailed really bad. I don't remember what happened with the speed of the boat, but I think it was at the same rpm as we were riding (rpm's are more accurate are what I look at more than the speed). The taps gauge read wake position (7). This happened in one particular area and I recalled seeing it before.
The next time was a little stranger. This time there was a possible explanation which I now question. Managing to get the handle caught in the prop, the rider pulled on the line before we cut the engine. Rope tension (Im only speculating here) pushed up on the TAPS plate (which was already at full wake position).
Once we got going again. The wake rooster tailed and and the right side of the wake (riders perspective) no longer had a nice ram and was very uneven. Even toeside (left) was bad. We never got the wake to look good that day.
So.... I went back and looked at the TAPS and this is what I found.
1. At wakeboard position the TAPS looked even
2. At slalom position, the TAPS looked uneven (one piston slightly more extended)
This still did not explain why the wake looked funny. But I chalked it up toe bad TAPS and bought new pistons. But before putting them on I tried taking the boat out using more weight now this has happened.
Putting another 500 lbs it appeared to have the same problem until...
1. Last pull of the day the wake took good shape for no explanation
2. Went out yesterday and the wake looked great
3. Played with TAPS and have everything seems good.
4. With all that weight, the only factor seems to be weight distribution that affects the wake.
Now I'm at a loss. I spent $250 for new pistons which I can return. However, I still don't know if I should. My inclination is to return them and live with status quo.
I know this is probably more confusing written down, than actually experiencing it. However, if anyone can shed some light on this I would really appreciate the help....
TIGE M.D.??????? You out there still???
I'm perfectly happy to clarify anything else.
Chris
Some time ago, we started adding fatsacks (1 500 lb) and everthing seemed to be fine. Then some wierd things started happening with the wake. The first time I kind of wrote it off with a number of scenarios (water depth, potential mud in area, etc..).
What happened, was the wake completely went away as if the Taps went down, but the boat rooster tailed really bad. I don't remember what happened with the speed of the boat, but I think it was at the same rpm as we were riding (rpm's are more accurate are what I look at more than the speed). The taps gauge read wake position (7). This happened in one particular area and I recalled seeing it before.
The next time was a little stranger. This time there was a possible explanation which I now question. Managing to get the handle caught in the prop, the rider pulled on the line before we cut the engine. Rope tension (Im only speculating here) pushed up on the TAPS plate (which was already at full wake position).
Once we got going again. The wake rooster tailed and and the right side of the wake (riders perspective) no longer had a nice ram and was very uneven. Even toeside (left) was bad. We never got the wake to look good that day.
So.... I went back and looked at the TAPS and this is what I found.
1. At wakeboard position the TAPS looked even
2. At slalom position, the TAPS looked uneven (one piston slightly more extended)
This still did not explain why the wake looked funny. But I chalked it up toe bad TAPS and bought new pistons. But before putting them on I tried taking the boat out using more weight now this has happened.
Putting another 500 lbs it appeared to have the same problem until...
1. Last pull of the day the wake took good shape for no explanation
2. Went out yesterday and the wake looked great
3. Played with TAPS and have everything seems good.
4. With all that weight, the only factor seems to be weight distribution that affects the wake.
Now I'm at a loss. I spent $250 for new pistons which I can return. However, I still don't know if I should. My inclination is to return them and live with status quo.
I know this is probably more confusing written down, than actually experiencing it. However, if anyone can shed some light on this I would really appreciate the help....
TIGE M.D.??????? You out there still???
I'm perfectly happy to clarify anything else.
Chris
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