XLV Ghetto Gate

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On JM's xlv no modification was made to the swim platform. The gate was installed on the factory platform and worked great.

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.

[jmvotto]

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.

Note worth the effort and really doesn't make a difference.

[parrothd]

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..

[jmvotto]

Had some request for photos

[jmvotto]

More pics. Need to paint it black now

[parrothd]

Mine isn't as nice.. But reversible, we used it a ton..

[spyder]

Wish I had a platform like yours. I hate the hollow bottom of the lsv platform.

[parrothd]

That's about 175-200$.. Pretty easy to make..

[sivs1]

Leave it to you to make one that works on both sides. Nice friggin job! I am waiting for a template for one that works on the '06+ LSV's. After riding Russ's boat I am on board but there is no way I'm going to experiment around and try to figure it out. Nice job! Keep us posted.

Here is version 1. There are still some issues but the void it creates tells me it's doing something. I have the stock platform. I need to add something between the hull and the gate to prevent spray. All 3/4 inch plywood and 2x4, wrapped in marine vinyl I had laying around.


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This needs revision, but gives you an idea....

[jmvotto]

Painted black, plus video in action.