anyone have any video from behind the boat with the new surf platform to see how or if the water comes in contact with it?
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anyone have any video from behind the boat with the new surf platform to see how or if the water comes in contact with it?
I've put up a few from my Mojo. I think it works great as it eliminates that "rooster tail" that the corner & lip create with with standard one. IMO, it creates a cleaner face on the wave.
However, it didn't improve my already mad skillz . . . . :)
looked at a new lsv that had the new surf platform and can see how it will help with the surf wave spray that I get when surfing with my boat.
I just put one on my LSV 07. It sure takes a lot of pressure off the platform when surfing because the platform never touches the water. That was my main reason for the change. I do have to run 1/2 to 3/4 plate now, where before I ran 0 to 1/2 depending on the amount of ballast to keep the wake clean. I have 1100 rear & 400 center, and use a spare 750 on the seats if I don't have more than 3 or 4 persons.
Why do you have to run 1/2 to 3/4 wake plate with the new platform? (I'm assuming you mean down, so 3/4 down would be almost parallel with the hull)?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffro
Did you just order the platform through your dealer? How long did it take to get?
Also, did you reuse your existing brackets off the old platform, and how did you secure the new platform on? Sorry for the 20 questions....
Need the plate now because the platform does not drag in the water like the old one did. My old one was actualy acting like the plate to some degree. Atlanta Marine did the install, using existing brackets. They drilled and tapped 4 bolts into the brackets to take the play out. It took 3 weeks for Moomba to ship it. I did call Skiers Choice to make sure it would work before I had them order it.
I just ordered the surf platform from the new local dealer. Should have in about 3 weeks. Hope it's worth it.
Please post some video of it on the LSV. Love to see what it does.
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Originally Posted by Jeffro
May I ask how much it ran you? Was it complete with rubrail and padding on the deck or are those separate items that must be added when ordering the platform? I am also thinking about ordering it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffro
Jeffro, did you order yours with the SS rubrail? I ordered mine without it, since my current platform doesn't have one I didn't figure I'd miss it. And it seems like the screw holes for the rubrail would be a likely suspect for potential water intrusion into the platform.
Or scratch up your front side pretty good pulling yourself up on it. I thought that of all platforms I saw with a rail at the boat show earlier this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by mnpracing
I'm also interested in the cost if you don't mind sharing.
My local dealer here in Las Vegas, told me it would be 549.99 plus 49.99 for new brackets for the surf platform with the SS Rubrail... that sound correct?
+ $350 for the non-skid...Quote:
Originally Posted by ZSullivan
Sorry for the delay, here are the pictures with the set screws:
Attachment 15019Attachment 15020
It does have the SS Rubrail and End Cap.
Dealer called to say that my new surf platform is in! Bad news is that I'm gone for a week so won't be able to mount it and test it until the 28th.
Soooo what was the final say on this surf platform!? Final cost? Is it worth it? Do I have to order it from my dealer!?!?...Quote:
Originally Posted by mnpracing
I don't remember the final cost, but I really liked the new platform. I felt it was worth it. Some people spend that on stereo equip, just depends on what your preference is. I thought it didn't need to be so deep, it is at 6 inches deeper than the stock platform, which gave me concern not to stand on the back edge of it much since it would be putting more strain on the brackets, but I may have just been overly cautious. The curvature of the sides allowed the water to pass right by it, so the platform was not dragging water. To me it was worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by tgoody14
I have the new Surf platform on my Mojo and Love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by mnpracing
Like said, it doesnt drag in the wave now and the transition is much cleaner. Now.
I am not to worried about standing on the rear, i have done it several times and no issues.
How ever, im looking at getting some rubber edging to go around the lip, last time we were out my dog got a nasty gash in his rear leg from one of the corners on the platform, he has never had that happen and id hate for that to be a knee..
As for the new Mounting brakets with the pins to tighten the platform up so it doesnt rattle.
Well the first set of pins were allen heads counter sunk into the bolts, they striped right out, so my dealer used SS screws with larger heads that wont strip out as easy.
Deff love the platform.
I don't like that they "dumbed-down" the surf platform by not finishing the bottom. The one I bought had a finished bottom with a SS rubrail around it to match the boat. I would not have bought one if the bottom wasn't finished. I don't think that is an option any longer, unless you get a Supra platform.
The bottom is finished for '13, but it isn't a 2 piece design like it was in '12 or on Supras.
did anyone actually ever post the final pricing on the platform and brackets?
It was just shy of $1k with shipping. Should be less this year for the 1 piece platform.
I pulled my invoice:
$575 - Fiberglass Swim Platform
$350 - Surf Platform non-skid
$159.92 - Shipping and Handling
$67.29 - sales tax
$1,152.21 - Total
This was the version with the flat finished bottom (no lip), and a SS rubrail around the edge. This did not include new brackets, as I used the brackets off the old platform.