Just remember looks can be deceiving. I tested some of my setups and they looked great but totally lacked push (this was w/o the gate, but the same principal applies).Quote:
Originally Posted by parrothd
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Just remember looks can be deceiving. I tested some of my setups and they looked great but totally lacked push (this was w/o the gate, but the same principal applies).Quote:
Originally Posted by parrothd
Tested my ghetto gate both straight with the hull and angled at about 20 degrees.
Results were better with the straight extended hull version.
I have always wondered what an angled blade would do. Can't wait to see pics.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmvotto
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Weight. 1180 basement
520 bow
1250 surf side
750 starboard
Two 185 lb men
No real lean
Straight gate
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...pspclaie0c.mp4
Gate angle about 20 degrees
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...psnx717cpv.mp4
Feel dumb for asking, but are you guys mounting these on the opposite side your surfing?
The wave was good with the angled gate but it was a bit sloppy and lacked push. We tired adding and dropping off side weight with this setup and it didn't make much of a diff.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmvotto
Adjusted to straight and it cleaned right up. Wave had great push from 3' back to the curl. XLV throws a sick wave with the gate on it and nearly zero list. If you have xlv and surf you need the gate.
Yes, opposite side.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerstroke99
Thanks, found some HDPE on ebay for relatively cheap, going to try this first before I mess with swim deck/make one!Quote:
Originally Posted by muehlcj
On JM's xlv no modification was made to the swim platform. The gate was installed on the factory platform and worked great.Quote:
Originally Posted by powerstroke99
plus I use 1/2 cutting boards from sams club
I was also thinking of modifying the platform to save on some fuel. I hate that the thing just drags through the water when surfing.Quote:
Originally Posted by muehlcj
Note worth the effort and really doesn't make a difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by 5:00
Just an update the geto gate rocks..
I didn't test or use it much until now..
Makes the wave a lot easier to setup and more consistent. The wave seems longer and has a lot more push for me. We were able to double up surfers the other day, also now I can come down the wave out into the flats and then back again. Kinda hard to explain... Really fun..Wasn't a believer until now.. :)
Trying get out into the flats, hard to see with the angle..
https://vimeo.com/134273209
More pics. Need to paint it black now
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...pshqanjdtt.jpg
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...pskyoixqsp.jpg
Mine isn't as nice.. But reversible, we used it a ton..
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08...438fcf0f62.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08...57bb6b8033.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08...70a1f3ccb0.jpg
Wish I had a platform like yours. I hate the hollow bottom of the lsv platform.
That's about 175-200$.. Pretty easy to make..
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Originally Posted by kaneboats
This needs revision, but gives you an idea....Quote:
Originally Posted by sivs1
Painted black, plus video in action.
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/h...pskhmvevxd.mp4
What is the foam that you guys are using to cover the top. Looks like surf foam that you put on the top of wakesurf boards. I'm making my ghetto gate for my 05 XLV now and want to put the foam on the top. Any good source for a nice big sheet?
I used hydroturf.
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Like Russ said, he used hydroturf. a lot of people have ripped out their carpet and have used hydroturf instead. And likewise used it to make gunwale step pads and to line the bottom of their lockers.Quote:
Originally Posted by flydoc
The best source I've found is www.pwcmuscle.com and ask Derek to give you the 15% forum discount. I recommend the molded diamond b-stock because it's way cheaper and the imperfections aren't noticeable unless you really look for them. Derek might not have the bstock on his website, but he can get it just fine. That is what I did, called and asked. Good luck.
found this at local Costco, JUST arrived after I found another (more expensive) source... UGHH...Quote:
Originally Posted by jmvotto
This is Canadian Costco btw..
http://i.imgur.com/iRlUukzl.jpg
Ordered two of these and got $10 shipping. Not too bad. Here we go.
http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/...tedSku=1005246
Doesn't help you much now, but I would have gotten three of them and doubled up on the part of the gate that goes up against the transom.....mine broke cause the material was just too thin and the section at the bottom that went around the platform brackets was just too small. Maybe you could change your order before it ships??
Easy, Grasshopper. My wife will not miss the part that is going to thicken that board. Heh, heh, heh.
So she's saying thicker is better?
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No, I said she won't miss it. Oh, wait a minute .. . . . .
Should have never doubted you, always Mr. Prepared!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kaneboats
well we did run out of beer in the boat one timeQuote:
Originally Posted by mikenehrkorn
I wanted to thank everyone for posting the details on their Ghetto Gates and how they made them. We made one this weekend I was shocked at how much of a difference it made. We easily gained and extra 5 ft of pocket and a foot of wave height. Wife was super pissed about me "modifying" the boat until she rode behind it. All was ok once she realized how much more area she had to ride around in. Thank you.
post some pics
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We put it together to try it out. Now that I know how good it works, I am planning to spend the money on black HDPE and make one that will hold up longer and doesn't look as bad when on the boat.
Looks almost identical to the version 2 I made. My blade or gate it self is 14 x 24, so it's pretty big. Need to get pictures of it and post up. Mine is designed to switch from Regular to Goofy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Derrick
Yes SIV1 get those pics up....lets see it.....and Derrick any wave pics with it on??
Got my first try at a gate done last night. We'll try it out tomorrow.
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Are you putting anything between the gate and the hull to keep it from getting damaged?
Looks great!
looks almost identical to version 1 I madeQuote:
Originally Posted by kaneboats
good looking design, what about an extra piece for stability behind the platform? would that be possible? similar to the piece on the edge of the platform..Quote:
Originally Posted by kaneboats