Rugger

33 minutes ago, Hyperryd said:

I still love looking at these gates.  Too bad you missed that one little spot...

haha I didn't miss anything.   Anything that looks wrong is either a reflection or a feature.  lol

7 hours ago, andreas said:

good job ! can i get the patent of the wedge ?  du you have size on how far down the wage goes and the rest ?

Sorry I do not have dimensions of this project anymore.   The foil was approximately the same as a stock wedge, but the brackets were much narrower to fit in between the 87 exhaust ports / transom.    The final angle (how far down) was adjustable based on changing positions of the stopping points (moving that bottom bolt into one of 3 holes on the bracket).

Saweet! 

Thanks for sharing this project.   @Number9 ...He said something off Ebay.  Looks like the way they rolled and shipped it didn't help matters.   It should not have had wrinkles... REALLY appreciate you sharing the goods and bads to help the next guy (like me!).   

 Looks like a sweet upgrade and well worth the time.    Appreciate the tips on the eucaboard as well.   Solid project.   Hope you and your family enjoy!

Thanks for posting this.  Awesome project!

@safegate — kinda tempting to keep it simple I think after seeing this project.  Looks great with added bonus of improved performance

Awesome project!  Thanks for sharing.   Great low-cost DIY solution for an automated controller.

1 hour ago, Jhartt3 said:

I will post my project as i plan to use an arduino for control - still trying to figure out how to get GPS data into the arduino currently - but i'll post step by step on that.  My larger concern is the physical stuff since i'm a EE the electronics is no problem.  But how to mount the gate how large to make it etc. is where i'm currently struggling

Start a topic in shop talk under surf devices and ask your questions there.   That's what this site is all about... throwing in other people's experiences to work together on projects.   I'm sure all of us could learn more about the arduino system as well in this capacity.   There are also a few good threads in Shop Talk to check out and get started with in terms of sizes and angles.   Although unlike EE stuff, the mechanical side is not an exact science believe me.   Welcome to Wake Garage!

4 hours ago, Jhartt3 said:

i've got a 1999 Sunsetter VLX.  I assume my angles would be similar to yours do you remember what they were?

I don't remember exactly... most gates seem to be in the 20-25 degree range.    If I had to do this platform over again, I probably would not have cut it down all the way from the back of the platform, but starting 6" from the back if that makes sense.    Make your gates first, get them to the outside edge of the transom as far as possible, and then determine how to cut down your platform would be my advice.   Oh, and post your project (in progress and then completed) for others to learn from please!

7 hours ago, formulaben said:

Where do you find the Chinese knockoff?

Look on the Resources page under flooring. This one is marine deck factory.   

Haha

Thanks @Hein, and good idea on black screws.  Would look nice. 

I've seen boats that use 2 Nauticurls on them.  Said they got a better wave than using just one but I haven't tried it personally.   They were not line up with each other either, but offset.

@Shoebox most here think it does make a difference with a taller gate (delays more water), especially as you sink the boat w/ballast.  

However I would not worry too much about it because there are so many variables to a surf Wake that at one point in my testing gate height the results seemed negligible.   In other words it doesn't suddenly start working at a given height.   Taller gates spray more too, but so what. 

Another option if you want them flush is to raise your swim platform.   I lifted mine 3" which gave me 14" tall gates that were flush.   Although the newer modern boats typically have a higher mounted platform already.  Mine was ten years old  

Thanks for sharing this project.  All I can say is wow!   Looks awesome and I love the attention to detail.  

I think most on this site have boats ten years or older and your post proves the concept, make your current boat better.   Looks brand new.  

Really like the carbon fiber look with French stitching.  Nice to see other flooring alternatives as well.  I'm gonna get a sample of that stuff to check out.  

Here you go @Macdaddy ...another option for a 247.   It seems to require more ballast weight than gates, but a bolt-on solution, no swim deck issue and the wave looks great.   

Great post TimbrrSS.  Thanks for updated pics too.

Those swim brackets look great... I almost did the same.  Shadetreefab ... yeah I saw timbrss ballast pump bracket too in the other project.   Great solution 

Thanks for updating pics.  I hate seeing this project though... it's staring me in the face because I need to copy it for my 247.   

Badass project. 

@Surfingrx  yes, they work just like a factory surfgate.  I had been using flat plastic ones all summer roughly the same dimensions.  The wake logic controller also works awesome as well and is fairly popular now, from a GPS based automation standpoint.

Really hard to comment on surf gate vs a wave shaper.  They both essentially do the same thing, delay convergence, just from a slightly different location and many are slightly different sizes anyway.   I've been using some form of diy surf gate since 2012 so I'm obviously sold on its benefits.   

The wave is great, long, and the convenience makes it hard to go back.   Plus the Wake transfers are fun to do.   Hope that helps 

Thanks.  I updated/edited the project above with a few more pics of the LEDs.   Got to see them from the shore on a camping trip.   The LEDs did not improve my surfing ability, however. 

Yes.  Used #14 SS (I think), along with 3m 4200.   They aren't going anywhere.   Very little force at all to the hinges.  

Thanks man.   Oh and I can arrange a wake garage sticker for you.  Let me know!

appreciate everyone's input and help on this project along the way.  Love wake garage for that.   Can probably solve a lot of problems when we put our heads together.  

21 minutes ago, Jeffo said:

Rugger, 

that Sir, is one awesome job!!

Great write up as well!

you Sir are a very talented individual.

Coming from the guy who made an insanely cool surf exhaust wake plate?   Thanks, my friend, I'll take it.   

It's good to share hard work, and the mistakes along the way... and I make plenty of those!   

Thanks for the update and heads up.  Still looks awesome.  Are you going to try to shore up the adhesive?  What about using something like 3m 77(?) adhesive spray? 

Not sure how I missed this project since surf projects are my favorite... but well done Kaneboats.  Thanks for sharing!   Such an simple, inexpensive way to achieve dramatic results.  The look on his face says it all.  

The owner of Glide is on Wake Garage too.  So if you guys post questions about these or other seal questions over in shop talk forums I'm sure he'd be a helpful resource.