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05-15-2018, 10:44 PM
BigOrange

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Originally Posted by hawgtitan

Actually it was yesterday (May 14). The pic is only about 3-4 miles down river from Rock Island State Park which is the head of Center Hill Lake. They have been working on the Center Hill Dam in Smithville, TN for the past 8 years or so and the lake level is 20 ft. or so lower than normal summer pool, therefore the ramp at Rock Island is not usable except for small aluminum fishing boats, so on a weekday you have miles of lake virtually to yourself. There is a ramp for the area this pic was taken only about 15 minutes from my house. This far up the lake, it is not uncommon for the water to be this calm year round (except during periods of high winds obviously), even on weekends, since the ramp at the state park is not usable. The water temp surprised me also!! Once you got about 5-6 feet deep, it was a different story. We've had several days around 90 degrees, so it has the surface warmed up nicely. Especially where the channel is this narrow. Now that I've given away my secret, I won't ever see this again!!!

I have thought about using that small marina on the White county side sometime, the one further up river from Pates Ford. Sounds like the area of the lake you are talking about. Have you ever tried to board / surf on Great Falls? I rode around on a run-about up there one time, seemed to be a lot of logs in the water. Anyway, with now a more permanent place on Tims, I don't know when I'll be back up there....would like to!
05-15-2018, 10:52 PM
hawgtitan

Great falls is fairly narrow and has a lot of private docks. Makes it hard to surf without pissing dock owners off! But, rightfully so. The ramp I use is about 1/4 mile up river toward state park from marina you’re speaking of.

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05-16-2018, 11:39 AM
Poison

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Originally Posted by trayson

Two of the three subs are visible, so I cleaned up the LED's on those and reinstalled the box.
https://i.imgur.com/9gEBJ7w.jpg

Went up Saturday morning for the closing day at Mt Hood Meadows. Then drove back, had lunch and launched the boat for some sunshine and 80+ degrees. Good sized crew for the stereo demo on Saturday.

Love the PNW for sunny blue skies on the mountain and sunny blue skies on the river for a 'double board day'. Snowboard morning, wakesurf afternoon!
https://i.imgur.com/uVH8lBW.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/eAhG0u6.jpg

We all got a laugh out of the name of this ship. I told my wife it was in honor of her. hahahaha.
https://i.imgur.com/XRjuj3F.jpg

Trayson, do you have pictures of the back of your subwoofers? I'm curious what the enclosure looks like and how it sits on top of the kick panel. I'd like to do something similar but I'm not real interested in cutting out the footrest.
05-16-2018, 12:55 PM
Charlie99

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Got out this week with my 2017 SE550. I installed enzo sacs over the winter, got the times figured out and let the wave roll. Biggest wave I've seen to date was figuring close to 6000lbs of water weight plus crew of 6. Attachment 27014
05-16-2018, 06:39 PM
dakota4ce

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Originally Posted by Charlie99

Got out this week with my 2017 SE550. I installed enzo sacs over the winter, got the times figured out and let the wave roll. Biggest wave I've seen to date was figuring close to 6000lbs of water weight plus crew of 6. Attachment 27014

How are you getting to 6000 of water? Out of curiosity?

I have 1280# custom rears and 850# lead and I -think- I am at 5110#.

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05-17-2018, 03:24 PM
Charlie99

I have upgraded to the Wakemakers enzo sacks, which are taking 16 minutes to fill also had, 2 400lb fly high sacs filled and 4 fly high buddies 150 each
05-17-2018, 04:30 PM
MJHSupra

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Originally Posted by Charlie99

I have upgraded to the Wakemakers enzo sacks, which are taking 16 minutes to fill also had, 2 400lb fly high sacs filled and 4 fly high buddies 150 each

6000# and a 550. Nice. Brings a smile to my face. Wish I could catch a ride.

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05-17-2018, 05:35 PM
dakota4ce

I think you’re at 5740......BUT I could be wrong and that’s kinda quibbling anyway. Pretty much 6000#!

I think the factory rears are 750 but could be wrong...if they’re 650s then you’re rocking 5940.

Damn I need a 550! Nice work. That has to be a riot. My 440 won’t pull it.

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05-17-2018, 07:12 PM
MJHSupra

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Originally Posted by dakota4ce

I think you’re at 5740......BUT I could be wrong and that’s kinda quibbling anyway. Pretty much 6000#!

I think the factory rears are 750 but could be wrong...if they’re 650s then you’re rocking 5940.

Damn I need a 550! Nice work. That has to be a riot. My 440 won’t pull it.

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With 5K, how many people do you usually ride with? You have some nice pics on here of what your boat produces.

Should be interesting with the 19s and the sub floor ballast and how riders will push that weight. Pretty sure they run 5-6K on the PWT Tour boats.
Those are also 550s
05-17-2018, 08:50 PM
dakota4ce

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Originally Posted by MJHSupra

With 5K, how many people do you usually ride with? You have some nice pics on here of what your boat produces.

Should be interesting with the 19s and the sub floor ballast and how riders will push that weight. Pretty sure they run 5-6K on the PWT Tour boats.
Those are also 550s

I usually have a small crew—2 adults in boat or one small woman and 4 kids in boat.

I could prop down and go up I am sure. Running a 2775 as it is. It does a nice job, I am just a spoiled brat maybe? 🤣

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05-17-2018, 09:46 PM
wario

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Originally Posted by dakota4ce

I usually have a small crew—2 adults in boat or one small woman and 4 kids in boat.

I could prop down and go up I am sure. Running a 2775 as it is. It does a nice job, I am just a spoiled brat maybe? ��

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Just going by the pic’s I’ve seen I’d say your doing fine, visually your wave is just as good with less weight.

I was on a friends SE last weekend with upgraded rear bags and a little lead, that wave was fantastic. So far what I’m finding is absolutely these boats need lots of weight but I do think there’s a point that you should stop adding weight and start adjusting angles.
05-17-2018, 10:54 PM
dakota4ce

May 2018 picture thread

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Originally Posted by wario

Just going by the pic’s I’ve seen I’d say your doing fine, visually your wave is just as good with less weight.

I was on a friends SE last weekend with upgraded rear bags and a little lead, that wave was fantastic. So far what I’m finding is absolutely these boats need lots of weight but I do think there’s a point that you should stop adding weight and start adjusting angles.

You’re making a great point. I also hate to admit—the tallest wall of a wave is not the most fun to surf. Adding a little bow weight and speeding up makes a noticeably shorter height but much longer pocket, and if airs and such are your game that’s actually the cats meow. It’s not as sexy visually, but it rips. We were up to 12mph today, and the catch of the back of the pocket was so strong. It also takes the super grabby curl out of play.

But something about a wall that looks so cool—and takes great pics [emoji847].

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05-18-2018, 12:05 AM
KG's Supra24

Got the boat in the water for the first time this year. Fired right up!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...68c822bebb.jpg

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05-18-2018, 03:21 PM
trayson

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Originally Posted by Poison

Trayson, do you have pictures of the back of your subwoofers? I'm curious what the enclosure looks like and how it sits on top of the kick panel. I'd like to do something similar but I'm not real interested in cutting out the footrest.

Well, I imagine this is the factory "footrest" as it's got wires and hoses running through it. Looks like it had a sub in there at one point.
https://i.imgur.com/RKVR8q6.jpg

The box that was built was basically a big wedge. The sides are right triangles (I think there might be a flat piece at the bottom that effectively chops off the very tip of the triangle.) But the basic idea is like the pic I drew below. Make the angle of the hypotenuse of the right triangle the same angle as the face of the footrest, then they'll mate up perfectly and the face of the box with the subs will be plumb. The box does NOT extend all the way to the gunwales, which should be kinda obvious since the gunwales curve outward from bottom to top.

It's pretty tricky to get the box in there. You have to definitely take out the cupholder enclosure. It'd be really easy to get it in if you removed the front seat.
https://i.imgur.com/OI6dyiw.jpg
05-18-2018, 03:26 PM
trayson

Here's our launch ramp now that the Columbia River has hit flood stage. We're still riding though!

https://i.imgur.com/pCEPFmj.jpg

Close up on the downsteam dock... NO Parking! That dock is obviously unusable for boarding passengers, and the upstream side of the dock is covered with floating driftwood.
https://i.imgur.com/LMn77KO.jpg

This is another of our local docks. The gangplank down to the water is usually at a 20 to 30 degree slope, and it's almost flat now.
https://i.imgur.com/xfifIrg.jpg

Had a fun time on the water though. Worked on coaching a goofy rider, so after that a friend rode some heelside on the goofy wave.
https://i.imgur.com/5yGrDfG.jpg
05-18-2018, 05:28 PM
russellsmojo

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Originally Posted by KG's Supra24

Got the boat in the water for the first time this year. Fired right up!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...68c822bebb.jpg

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Nice!

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05-19-2018, 10:23 PM
bsharer

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Y’all ever heard that free parts cost you the most?! It’s true. Used up a bunch of my time and patience on this free box with subwoofers. It’s starting to come together though. Pieces need to be coated and final finish on them.
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05-20-2018, 04:53 AM
GregInKS

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Finally got it out of the garage this year! Water temp hit 70 in KS so it was time to go!
Kids are starting to learn and the wave was great. I have a new hammerhead I really wanted
to get on but we spent 1/2 our time towing other boats back to the dock... Moomba power!

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05-20-2018, 11:45 AM
Broke Pilot

Went out on windy rough day in Conroe... so a normal day lol.
My niece turned 16 yesterday, all she wanted to do was go on the boat, what a great kid. She even drove us to dinner at fajita jacks on the water! I figured she might as well get to drive something on her 16th!
http://i.imgur.com/6kxOp2B.jpg

And look at this concentration... my daughter is gonna be my new driver lol! She did great.
http://i.imgur.com/GC6p5j7.jpg
05-20-2018, 12:06 PM
Shoebox

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Originally Posted by Broke Pilot

Went out on windy rough day in Conroe... so a normal day lol.
My niece turned 16 yesterday, all she wanted to do was go on the boat, what a great kid. She even drove us to dinner at fajita jacks on the water! I figured she might as well get to drive something on her 16th!
http://i.imgur.com/6kxOp2B.jpg

And look at this concentration... my daughter is gonna be my new driver lol! She did great.
http://i.imgur.com/GC6p5j7.jpg

That's awesome!
05-21-2018, 12:33 AM
bergermaister

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Originally Posted by trayson

Here's our launch ramp now that the Columbia River has hit flood stage. We're still riding though!

https://i.imgur.com/pCEPFmj.jpg

Close up on the downsteam dock... NO Parking! That dock is obviously unusable for boarding passengers, and the upstream side of the dock is covered with floating driftwood.

That doesn't look too bad. We went out on Mother's Day and it was a total shit show with massive currents pushing the docks, and logs at an angle. And everyone trying to squeeze in on the lane by the usable dock of course.

Came back through your channel on the way home from Portland and it was like dodging bullets with crap floating everywhere. That last no wake run through the house boats was painful. Don't know how you do it.

This was a first for me. Cruise ship on the Willamette River heading out. You can see Mt St Helens in the background too.

https://i.imgur.com/KRJy2D0.jpg
05-21-2018, 06:54 AM
chawk610

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Out in heavy winds Saturday...bit it chilled out after dark
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05-21-2018, 09:43 AM
korey

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Laurel Lake, KY
05-21-2018, 10:01 AM
DFTR Josh

Made a quick run to our holy ground Lake Powell to help a buddy with his clients. No boat but I did get to float, heading back this weekend.
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05-21-2018, 10:03 AM
RC_Hinojosa

Got out on Lake Houston Saturday...it was kinda windy but otherwise a good day out on the water. 500lbs of bags from Lead Wake fit perfectly under my bow cushion and the weight really seemed to help the AutoWake predictive state achieve my set points quickly.

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05-21-2018, 10:24 AM
5:00

Sad day here at Lake Anna. We sold our lake house and now we just have an empty lift. With all of the work we did we made a tidy profit so it was worth the blood, sweat and beers. Going to miss the hell out of that place.

We are keeping the boat at the lake on a leased lift as it is the best lake in the area. Hopefully we will make it down enough this summer to make it worth it. We are moving to a permanent lake house in 2-3 years so we are excited for that but it will be a long wait between.

At least we are next to another Moomba in the new slip so it is in good company.

Sad empty Moomba and PWC lifts.
https://i.imgur.com/aFjlN7l.jpg

Last U-Haul round ready to go.
https://i.imgur.com/j2fsy4Y.jpg
05-21-2018, 10:47 AM
trayson

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Originally Posted by bergermaister

Came back through your channel on the way home from Portland and it was like dodging bullets with crap floating everywhere. That last no wake run through the house boats was painful. Don't know how you do it.

We don't. 15 minute motor to get to our play spot via the main channel. 15 minute motor home via the main channel. The only time we do the 30-45 minute idle through the no wake houseboats is when we're intentionally doing the scenic tour.
05-21-2018, 10:59 AM
moombahighrider

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Originally Posted by DFTR Josh

Made a quick run to our holy ground Lake Powell to help a buddy with his clients. No boat but I did get to float, heading back this weekend.
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Josh, what boat you rolling right now? We are heading to Powell this weekend too. Basing out of halls crossing on a daily basis Friday through Tuesday. I’ll keep an eye out for you. We have the 2017 mojo pro in pacific blue.
05-21-2018, 11:10 AM
DFTR Josh

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Originally Posted by moombahighrider

Josh, what boat you rolling right now? We are heading to Powell this weekend too. Basing out of halls crossing on a daily basis Friday through Tuesday. I’ll keep an eye out for you. We have the 2017 mojo pro in pacific blue.

I'm not sure on the boat, my Craz went on a demo last week and might be sold. Spent many years camping just out of BF in an RV(Stanton Creek), we now are out of Antelope Point Marina in Page, AZ. On the way home yesterday we passed a blue pro, good hell does it look good in person.
05-21-2018, 11:46 AM
Mojo2.5dusty

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This was my weekend project. Finished with the box and wiring. Just need to seal and paint the box and hook up the amp. Excited to hear it.

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05-21-2018, 01:40 PM
deerfield

5:00 - Last Saturday there was a marketing promotion for lots at the new Laka Anna resort development. You by any chance check it out? If yes, anything interesting going on there? - Deerfield

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Originally Posted by 5:00

Sad day here at Lake Anna. We sold our lake house and now we just have an empty lift. With all of the work we did we made a tidy profit so it was worth the blood, sweat and beers. Going to miss the hell out of that place.

We are keeping the boat at the lake on a leased lift as it is the best lake in the area. Hopefully we will make it down enough this summer to make it worth it. We are moving to a permanent lake house in 2-3 years so we are excited for that but it will be a long wait between.

At least we are next to another Moomba in the new slip so it is in good company.

Sad empty Moomba and PWC lifts.
https://i.imgur.com/aFjlN7l.jpg

Last U-Haul round ready to go.
https://i.imgur.com/j2fsy4Y.jpg
05-21-2018, 03:50 PM
DatTexasBoy

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Originally Posted by KG's Supra24

Got the boat in the water for the first time this year. Fired right up!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...68c822bebb.jpg

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One of my favorite places!!!!
05-23-2018, 02:56 PM
5:00

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Originally Posted by deerfield

5:00 - Last Saturday there was a marketing promotion for lots at the new Laka Anna resort development. You by any chance check it out? If yes, anything interesting going on there? - Deerfield

To get to our place we have to drive South on Kentucky Springs Road which passes right by that development a little before our turn. The development seems to be coming along further every time we pass. They have the big signs up now, roads are paved and they are having specials every once in a while. That seems the only time to try to buy in. Of course they will probably be happy to make any deal. It is on the hot/private side of the lake. That wasn't for us since there is no fuel and no restaurants. On the flip side you get a longer season due to the plant output. It looks like a nice place but that is really all I know about it. I am not sure what water front lots go for but you can probably give them a call to find out.
05-23-2018, 03:11 PM
trayson

been having a blast with quite a few outings in the last week.

7 person crew, good size for fun.
https://i.imgur.com/hxwMu0i.jpg

And playing until sunset.
https://i.imgur.com/pBiFhmp.jpg

Boats and...
https://i.imgur.com/qDGi8HZ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ElVvWxO.jpg
05-23-2018, 03:22 PM
aerolland

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Originally Posted by trayson

been having a blast with quite a few outings in the last week.

7 person crew, good size for fun.
https://i.imgur.com/hxwMu0i.jpg

And playing until sunset.
https://i.imgur.com/pBiFhmp.jpg

Boats and...
https://i.imgur.com/qDGi8HZ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ElVvWxO.jpg

What a rough life.

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05-23-2018, 03:32 PM
trayson

Went to the AWS demo days. Got to try out the Radinn WakeJet which is a battery powered jet surfboard. This is the G1. The G2 is a lot better from what I've heard. It was pretty fun and once I got up, I was cruising around easily.

https://i.imgur.com/fij7JEN.jpg

I also got to try a OneWheel, I know it's not on the water, but it was at the Demo days, and it was really fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLb0T1Dmw_o

Love those sunsets on the water.
https://i.imgur.com/ixPaM3Z.jpg
05-23-2018, 03:33 PM
trayson

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Originally Posted by aerolland

What a rough life.

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I know! It's terrible. :-P
05-24-2018, 11:44 AM
DFTR Josh

Looks like the weather is going to cooperate for another run to Powell. Snagged the SA yesterday and she needed a cleaning since the boat sits in the water full time. I’ve got another day to get it ready just to get it crazy dirty again.
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05-24-2018, 12:09 PM
stevemarich

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Originally Posted by DFTR Josh

Looks like the weather is going to cooperate for another run to Powell. Snagged the SA yesterday and she needed a cleaning since the boat sits in the water full time. I’ve got another day to get it ready just to get it crazy dirty again.
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Damn that is gorgeous

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05-24-2018, 03:10 PM
kaneboats

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Originally Posted by DFTR Josh

Looks like the weather is going to cooperate for another run to Powell. Snagged the SA yesterday and she needed a cleaning since the boat sits in the water full time. I’ve got another day to get it ready just to get it crazy dirty again.
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Worth it all day! We are getting a monsoon over the weekend.

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