XLV Ghetto Gate

[jmvotto]

Any details how you guys are attaching to non-custom, non-surf platforms? Besides the tied down straps to the transom.

mine is only 3 inches from the edge as the platform covers most of the transom, look at the pics with mine vs Russ's

also I will paint mine black if it works well and I measured correctly

[trayson]

mine is 20" along the bottom edge

Have you had a chance to try yours out yet? Be sure to post up how you have your setup weighted.

[trayson]

I see myself using the gate the majority of the time. It creates a clean face without explaining to everyone why they need to be on one side of the boat. Using the gate frees my seat from bags and I like that as well.

I am sure I will load up with a list from time to time just for fun.

Okay, Russ. What's your "normal" ballast setup now going to be with the gate an even weighting? Do you see yourself making another one for goofy?

[jmvotto]

If mine works, for twenty bucks I make one for the other side
30 second change over
Only have one goofy rider

[jmvotto]

Have you had a chance to try yours out yet? Be sure to post up how you have your setup weighted.

I will hopefully this weekend

[Boonejeepin]

Okay, Russ. What's your "normal" ballast setup now going to be with the gate an even weighting? Do you see yourself making another one for goofy?

With ghetto gate - 1180 playpen bag full, both vdrive 900s full, 400lbs of lead in surf corner, 900 on floor when I am light on crew. Sometimes a 540 partially filled (maybe 200 lbs) on top of the 1180.

I definitely see myself making a goofy side gate. I enjoy trying to surf backside on the goofy wave.

Without ghetto gate - 1180 playpen bag full, surf side vdrive 900full, offside vdrive bag about 150 lbs, 400lbs of lead in surf corner, 900 on floor when I am light on crew. 540 on surf side seats.

I run an Acme 2079 14.5 - 12 pitch prop.

[trayson]

With ghetto gate - 1180 playpen bag full, both vdrive 900s full, 400lbs of lead in surf corner, 900 on floor when I am light on crew. Sometimes a 540 partially filled (maybe 200 lbs) on top of the 1180.

I definitely see myself making a goofy side gate. I enjoy trying to surf backside on the goofy wave.

Without ghetto gate - 1180 playpen bag full, surf side vdrive 900full, offside vdrive bag about 150 lbs, 400lbs of lead in surf corner, 900 on floor when I am light on crew. 540 on surf side seats.

I run an Acme 2079 14.5 - 12 pitch prop.

I tried that a week ago. It's NOT easy! I felt like I was riding on a teeter-totter. In fact, I think I was better at riding goofy than I was at riding heelside. Riding goofy though I have to think a lot more getting up. Riding heelside, I didn't get up the first try. Talk about humbling and feeling like a newb again!

[Boonejeepin]

I tried that a week ago. It's NOT easy! I felt like I was riding on a teeter-totter. In fact, I think I was better at riding goofy than I was at riding heelside. Riding goofy though I have to think a lot more getting up. Riding heelside, I didn't get up the first try. Talk about humbling and feeling like a newb again!

I am not good at it, but it is a challenge and I enjoy that

[mnpracing]

How are you guys getting comfortable that the side pressure on your platforms isn't too much for the platform and mounts? Anything scientific or just visually checking for stress?

[Boonejeepin]

How are you guys getting comfortable that the side pressure on your platforms isn't too much for the platform and mounts? Anything scientific or just visually checking for stress?

Just visit and checking for signs of stress. No concerns so far but I guess it is some degree of risk.