RMK818-Single ghetto Gate

[psycho-heico]

also where did you find an extra Aware stereo control, I see you have one on the back of your boat.....

[mikenehrkorn]

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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The OBV doesn't have much of a profile on the transom, so I don't really get any spray but your transom has quite a bit of contour. You could probably cut the edge of the gate closest to the stern to the transom profile and then just reattached it to the support arms a few inches from where it is right now. Basically cut the profile and "slide" the whole thing towards the stern.

[jmvotto]

Like this.

[mikenehrkorn]

^^^ what Joe said...

[mikenehrkorn]

Like this.

Do you leave yours on all the time Joe? Or just put it on for the pic?

I was wondering, cause my OBV handles like crap with my gate on and wondering if its too far into the water or something.

[jmvotto]

Just for the pic, it's small enough to fit in the rear storage no problem.

I find it steers ok while turning towards the side with the gate but like crap opposite side.

[mikenehrkorn]

I find it steers ok while turning towards the side with the gate but like crap opposite side.

Yep, that is exactly what I experience as well.......nearly impossible to turn left with a regular surfer!!

[parrothd]

It does take some getting used to. I've adjusted our pickup to use the gate as advantage. I head at them then turn with the gate and swing the boat around in front of them, kinda like a dirt bike slide stop 180..

[mikenehrkorn]

Thanks for the tip, I will give that a try.

[sivs1]

also where did you find an extra Aware stereo control, I see you have one on the back of your boat.....

Came with the boat, matching one next to the driver, love them both....

ok thanks, does not look like you are using an eye bolt or ratcheting it to the boat.....have you tried to put it on while out on the water?? our routine, is kids get to tube first, wakeboard runs then surfers at the end....would have to put it on a few hours into the day on the water.... I will try the wood one first then transfer the design to HDPE after....

I am currently using a ratchet strap to secure it to the tie down on the opposite side. I have some ideas for version 2 and am hoping I can eliminate the strap. I do not put it on until we are ready to surf, either before or after the bags a re full. I have both regular and goofy riders, the ability to switch is nice, takes about 2 minutes to unhook, remove and replace on the opposite side.