Hyperryd

Great job as usual Rugger!  If the rest of your boat get equal attention that the ass does, it's going to be better than a new boat for sure!!

15 hours ago, Shoebox said:

Could you have made them less tall - in line with the swim step?

If I was going for purely cosmetics, sure.  I'm a believer that once water starts running over the top of the slapper you have reached the point of diminishing returns.  If you are adding a lot of ballast you are sinking the ass end and lowering the slapper in the water.  To me it's a simple decision of function over form.  You don't add slappers for style points, although you can do extra things to make them look nice.  I wanted mine to look stock and gave them a pretty good shape.  They will never be accused of looking better than @Rugger stealth gates, but then none will.

Very nice Timbr!!  Its weird seeing those on the back of a Malibu.  LOL.  I think both surf systems are great.  They get you out there surfing so much faster.  Having people that ride either side be able to go right now, with the push of a button, is priceless.  Welcome to the surf system club!  We can debate the differences all day, but only if that argument is being held on the water with test rides of each to compare!!

13 minutes ago, Rugger said:

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.  

World Peace!!!!

Ok just killer surf waves...

That is just awesome Rugger!!  You have way more fiberglass patience than I do.  They definitely look better than the brand new Malibu gates.

 I followed up with Tim at Glide Bearings on pricing. 

Regular cap GMSS Shaft Seal = $160. $220 for the pro kit with strut bearings. 
Split Cap GMSS Shaft Seal = $195 includes extra seal. $255 for Pro Kit. 

Tim is offering a 10% discount for Wake Garage forum members. PM me or tim@glide here on this site for the discount code.

In the PSS there will usually be a dark area on the hull under the seal from graphite grindings. Sometimes there will be some grinding noises according to my dealer, but I never heard any. 

Here's a couple of pics of them in the water with no ballast. 

Great job. It definitely updates the interior. 

I've heard great things about Ram mounts.  For now the one I have is working great.  The newer Bluetooth units sound great.  The older ones weren't quite there and had some sound issues.  I do notice a difference going from different sources.  My IPhone 5S is louder than my iPad or my android tablet with the volumes set all the way up.  

I used a trim router right on top of the flooring with the wood template underneath, no problems.  Just go slow and try to be consistent all the way around.  A full size router would be a challenge.  I also only ran the router at 3.5 to 4 on the speed.

It's great.  Goofy is ridiculous.  Regular isn't as pretty but has the same push weighted evenly.  We usually just cheat 300lbs to the regular side and it cleans right up.  Either human ballast or dump off 300lbs from the opposite side.

No but Motel 6 left the light on for me. 

2 hours ago, abe2branscome said:

I've got it figured out for 40$. 475$ is pretty high. No thanks. 

That's great man. I can't even get the parts for $40, but the best part is I just saved 15% on my car insurance with Geico while reading your reply. Thanks!!

15 minutes ago, abe2branscome said:

Do you have a wiring diagram of your setup?

I do "build to order" these controls. It comes complete with switches and decals for $475 +shipping.  You just need to supply power & ground, hook up 2 wires from each actuator and plug in the switches.  Works like a champ. 

And it worked great when we were driving into the rain on Lake Shasta. You need windshield wipers next. Then we can just keep surfing!

Now I get it!

Great job. Hey just curious, why the recessed area in the floor?

Is there going to be a lid?

Sweet!  Can you take a pic of the swim step leds with them off?  It's hard to get a good view of the clear tubing in place with them on. 

Can't wait to see it in person this week.

Very nice and clean set up!

Nice

Now I finally see how it works!!  Take one more pic with it down from the back and it will make more sense. 

I see you have a lot of exhaust steam on your regular side.  You should do something about that!!  LOL