Surf tabs

[Boonejeepin]

I have lost another battle to mod fever. I love the ghetto gates on my XLV but I want to try a permanently mounted system. With the complex shape of the XLV hull I have ruled out permanently installed gates or a NSS style system. I hope the tabs work half as well as the gates. The only downside with the gates that I have found is storage while not in use and the minute it takes to remove and install.

I have some OEM surplus Mastercraft surf tabs, switch, and mounts on the way. The tabs will be controlled with a manual switch. I'll post progress pics when the parts arrive.

[mmandley]

Yup I suggest you take some video and pics of both sides while surfing, then do the upgrade and do the same again for comparison reasons.

You might even take notes of what you like and don't like about each system.

I'll be looking forward to your report.

[Boonejeepin]

I have a better idea. Come and see for yourself. 😀

[jstenger]

May I ask what you paid, and if there are any more available?

[Boonejeepin]

May I ask what you paid, and if there are any more available?

I paid just under $600 and the parts are available on EBay.

I hope it is $600 well spent but I won't know for sure until the parts arrive.

[jstenger]

Is the transom on the XLV flat like the Mojo/Mondo or curved like the LSV?

[jstenger]

I have lost another battle to mod fever. I love the ghetto gates on my XLV but I want to try a permanently mounted system. With the complex shape of the XLV hull I have ruled out permanently installed gates or a NSS style system. I hope the tabs work half as well as the gates. The only downside with the gates that I have found is storage while not in use and the minute it takes to remove and install.

I have some OEM surplus Mastercraft surf tabs, switch, and mounts on the way. The tabs will be controlled with a manual switch. I'll post progress pics when the parts arrive.

Did you see/order the 20' Lenco extension harnesses?

[Boonejeepin]

Is the transom on the XLV flat like the Mojo/Mondo or curved like the LSV?

Curved similar to the LSV. There should be just enough room to mount the tab base on the transom bottom edge before it curves.

It would be so much easier if it were flat like the Mojo/Mondo.

[Boonejeepin]

Did you see/order the 20' Lenco extension harnesses?

I sure did. I think they were $19.99 each. I also bought the MC upper mounts just in case their standoff/angle work better.

[Boonejeepin]

I saw this online. Which hull is this?

Does anyone know how this install turned out?