Chase1987

30 minutes ago, Russell said:

I’m curious what changes would need to be implemented.  I built a testing device that essentially mimicking the deployed NSS.  I still have the device, but would need to measure the deployment dimensions.  I want to say the “blades” deployed equally down and out an inch or so.  I believe I filled my ballast for the test (1,400 lbs).  Possibly I tried with no ballast as well.  I’d say the results were not impressive.  Actually looked kinda crappy.  My Mission Delta produces a much more shapely and useable wake.  I make room for the possibility that the deployed blades need adjustment, just didn’t try it yet.  This summer maybe have another go at it.  I’d be curious what you come up with.  Keep me in the loop, please.

what did you make the testing device out of i'm thinking about making my main stainless base plate and mounding it to the boat with a couple bolts where the slides would be then trying to make some temp things to try different orientations.

On 11/18/2019 at 10:28 AM, Max 1.6 said:

from horizontal to around 20deg from horizontal. That's the angle of actuator deployment you need to have a properly running system

Hey so I’m designing one for my boat.  Looking at new NSS systems they actually angle toward the front of the boat creating a less than 90 angle with the side of the boat they also don’t go down just out.  Why do most of the diy NSS systems go down and out.  I drew up my template and then drew a line from the bottom edge down 1.5” and out from the side 2.5” this extension would put my actuator at a 26 degree angle.  Does this sound right? has there been any testing to see if strait out to the side or even out and down or offset like I drew it?

59 minutes ago, Max 1.6 said:

I do build some kits each year. 

What would it cost

What would it run

Could you get the plates cut for my boat if I sent templates?

On 4/15/2021 at 8:28 AM, Chadtige03 said:

Cucv. I trimmed the top off cause it was acting like when you stick your thumb on a garden hose. It was a punch point between the hull and the gate. So off it went and took care of the problem. You can see the difference in the pics.  Just the way my hull was shaped at transom. 

The boat I’m looking at has the splash pockets right where yours are set up think there would be any way around that with a setup like yours?