One question I have for you is which model of Lenco actuator did you use on your project? You shouldn't have too much trouble making a smooth foil wave. Added pics of the switches I added near the dash. Pat of the issue IMO surfing with the diamond hull is the lip on the back of the boat that helps lift the back end up for skiing to make a smaller wake. Plus, select your rider profile and the system will . As part of a DIY surf gate project (located in surf projects) I was working on for my 2007 Malibu 247 LSV, I decided to update my swim platform. . Can easily get confusing as to starboard/port, inside/outside, top and bottom, etc. Makes a difference. 10. Shiny stainless looks great. Hope that helps, Posted August 26, 2017 Seems like the most bullet proof way of doing things. Sorry I have been away from the sight. Rugger you did an awesome job here making this look like an OEM installation. For the past few years I've been watching foilers on the lake but wasn't getting the itch to try. Water ski, wakesurf and wakeboard all day. Trimming: Next step -"Trimming" - Now that you have generated size from stern weight, you can begin to add forward ballast to help balance or "trim" the boat to add length to the wave face. I have the exact same model as you. Just sayin. Things I all ready can tell I like better are that there aren't huge surf tabs on the surf gate system. This stereo bracket was never meant to be used on my year, therefor the fiberglass behind the dash has been cut away from the factory, leaving nothing to mount to. I want this! Share. Mine needed that longer throw. . 02Mali23lsv, Malibus wave is more like an ocean wave because Surf Gate produces the swell on top of the lake level. Can probably solve a lot of problems when we put our heads together. (edited). The Luxury Sport V-hull, or LSV, series are the world's best-selling traditional bow towboats. Thanks! Worked great! If you run a controller you can set it to throw partway if needed but just make sure the gate can open all the way without damage in case something went wrong with controller. Where the stereo controller mounts I made an aluminum fill plate with holes for mounting the surf controls. The new surf gate swim platform was wider than my stock platform so things are really tight. Display as a link instead, I talking about adding trim tabs to the bottom of the a currently owned older model boat to help shape the surf wake. Got to see them from the shore on a camping trip. Rockerswitchpros.com. 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I wanted the system to lookseamless, like it rolled off the factory floor this way. Thanks. how do them compare to like a wave shaper? Theres also a heads up on the 12-inch display screen that Surf Band has initiated a transfer so there are no surprises for the driver. Here are some videos. I am starting to source materials for my build even before I pull my boat out of winter storage so want to make sure I have the right parts. I used the Spectrum Gel Coat, ordered online to match the 2007 Malibu black gel coat. Number 9 - I bought it a while ago for a different projectbought it off ebay. MXZ stands for maximized, and the Malibu Boats MXZ features three boats that have maximized pickle-fork bows, maximized wake and wave performance and maximized luxury. Looks great, but I do miss the bigger size of the 2007 platform: . He was willing to wrap it up and ship it up to me in Canada thankfully! Con: not as adjustable. I've never been this old before. I used the Wake Logic controller. I added black gel to tint the top layer. DESCRIPTION. Turned out pretty well. Yup, fiberglass labor is expensive. Think about it. 1st world problem, I know. Me too! You didnt need to understand the physics of water displacement to enjoy making wakes and waves. Powered by Invision Community, Copyright 2005-2022 | TheMalibuCrew.com, https://photos.app.goo.gl/GUc66REegPCe9dju7. This carburetor float is designed to precisely fit your vehicle and deliver reliable function for maximum performance. Next I moved onto mocking up the gate shape. Creating a perfectly shaped, glassy wave from the back of your boat with a single touch is nothing short of amazing, and theres little to it when you know what youre doing. I think if you get it from mmiyou will be fine and I can't think of anything else you will need. I will update if more mods are needed for this project. I run with the wedge down,wake makers 850s in the rear lockers and 300 in the center locker along with a 300 in the walkway to the bow. So I really have a surf gate and a suck gate. Great for wakeboarding, just not great for surfing. This takes a lot of trial and error with extending and retracting the actuators to make sure your placement is bang on. Malibu intends to vigorously defend its intellectual property related to wake surfing systems. Really pleased with how it's put together and functions. They look identical to the factory hinges Malibu uses. And they toltaly look better then factory. Install the connectors to the cables from the actuator. It instantly became the next thing the competition was chasing as well as a customer favorite. They aren't going anywhere. Restore formatting, Surf Gate allows you to make a wave on one side of the boat or the other by simply pushing a button. I was able to track down some surf gate dress upplates locally for a really reasonable price. But I took a few interesting picturesat the campsite this weekend. Shareyour completed boat projects! In 5 of the 6 boats tested, the steering wheel effort needed to correct the heading change was relatively effortless 3lbs or less. Since the pieces had so many curves and edges, I ended up giving it 3-4 layers because I knew it would be wetsanded quite a bit and I'm no expert. Link to comment Share on other sites. thanks again, Yes most commonly. Would love to see them! I used a marine epoxy from menards and secured them so they would not twist out. I usedheavy roving cloth for the inside of the gates. Add on Malibu's patented SURF GATE and Power Wedge for limitless fun on the water. It provides a wave but it is very flat and is hard to even stay in it. That looks awesome @Macdaddy. Im just not wanting to give-up floor space and rear seat, in the name of increased wake size. You can order their products through sites like DigiKey who carry a lot of their products. Ive seen video of people with dd boats that are really heavily sacked, and producing impressive wakes. That or the avalanche. I have a 2011 23 LSV and I believe the dull shape is the same as yours. I own a Malibu MXZ 22 wake setter. More info is found on the Wake Garage resources page. The highest-priced model is the 257 SSX, which will have a starting MSRP of $119,998, including the Surf Package, Volvo Forward Drive and a Folding Arch Tower. Followers 1. cket on my 08 boat was a little tricky. I looked at some photos of factory gates on VTX's and the hinges seem to sit the same way as mine. @JoeBuI screwed them in probably could have used a very slight spacer/adjustment. No more crazy leaning boat, no more waiting, no guessing, no more fat sacs, back to wakeboarding in seconds, side to side transitions! i am sure you can fabricate your own surf gate setup but what will it do to the hull in the long-term? It was not as precise as a laser, but came out pretty good for plasma cutter. - Next step was to then stand the front, smooth it out with filler and prep for gel coat. I still wonder if the step on the back of my hull is making the wave like this. Can you share the dimensions for the surf gates? Malibu's ISP. Snoop around google and youtube to see if you can find some one with your hull who has been a guinea pig for a tab system. I know the pics of them are not flattering, but no one will ever see them. That's funny!! You never have to think about it, Surf Gate just does it for you. I wrote up the custom brackets and platform swap as it's own project in the project database: GATE CONSTRUCTION: I would say 2-4 inches under not moving. I useda few layers of 3/4 oz matt for the outside because of the curves. Im just guilty of wanting more than I have. (edited). You do the math!! I ended up removing that anyway to run an MC1 stereo and the Wake Garage switches from the marketplace on this site. It was a PIA but worth it in the end. Killer job these look better than factory but do the work? This is a momentary switch, turn it to one side or the other and it snaps back to position, it comes w/ optional LEDs, and fits right into the normal switch bank. 2. It was easiest for me to have one Lenco all the way extended, and another all the way closed so you can know where it will rest in both positions, and make sure your brackets are in the right place. I now use a Nauticurl and run it about 2 feet or so forward of the transom and with the front pointed down slightly, so that the get is vertical when at surfing speed (bow rise.) Sign up for a new account in our community. The Surf Gates extend the hull of the boat on one side to change the convergence point of the wakes, giving a clean and curled wave that's perfect for surfing! They work great. Reach out to me. 3. The video references how Malibu's system using Surf Gate and the Wedge results in 1200 higher RPM at surf speeds and how that added RPM and drag drastically increased fuel . Im pretty sure that made perfect sense. They make various wireless controllers and parts. Not saying they did not do a great job.but more than what I wanted to spend. I agree, you can't overengineer, Posted March 27, 2018 We cut out the emblem with the CNC and then tack welded a few bolts on the back side. Plus the Wake transfers are fun to do. Period. After several hours, the quick connectors on the extension cables did not work. Looks amazing! Im very aware that when you set ski boats deeper into the water, the opportunity of taking an unplanned roller over the side means you might put your boat on the bottom of the river. I had to decide between using the stock platform, modifying the stock platform, tucking the gates under the platform, or replacing the stock platform with a newer version. Keep in mind these are not interchangeable with other versions -- if your boat originally had this actuator you must replace it with the same one. I ended up having to use less lights than I plannedfor, because the strips weren't fitting into the cutout. The Wake Logic also has aremote control for the rider to use as an option from behind the boat. Epic! I think malibu should care as much about the finish work as you do. With Surf Gate you keep your boat evenly weighted from side to side and let the technology do all the work. Thanks Rugger. Malibu has also shifted the market away from stern-drive boats to high-performance V-drive boats. Malibu Boats 11.9K subscribers Malibu's sport-specific hulls are paired with our exclusive Integrated Surf Platform (I.S.P. The wave is great, long, and the convenience makes it hard to go back. Copyright 2005-2022 | TheMalibuCrew.com This project made my boat better, I think. Im certainly not aspiring to a traditional surf boat. And good riddance. Clear editor. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Also got surf gate emblems off eBay to make it to look as factory as possible. I found a cheap $80(CAD) 433mhz remote relay controller that I am able to wire into the surf control buttons and it controls it perfectly. Please register or log in first: ***Professional Shops are also welcome to showcase custom workfor any category, but youmustdesignate your company name under "installation shop" withincludedinfo. I have tobe honestthis is where the budget went bye bye. . Sign up for a new account in our community. Love the you took the time to cover the screw heads as well. No project is too plain, cheap or lame to post all will be helpful to someone. Planning on just this and found 2016 gates to match. Tons of wave adjustability to help find the "best wave". (edited). You just knew it was fun. Custom Surf Gate Install 2007 Malibu Wakesetter Surf/Wakeboard Boat 759 views Premiered Feb 21, 2022 10 Dislike Share Save MT406 Mechanics 525 subscribers I give a walkthrough of the. That way when it was wet sanded, it would be completely level. Jul 13, 2012, 04:00 ET. The marketing of surf gate is you can surf a level boat which is true to a point but if your looking to improve the wave then you will want to lean it to the surf side. Your foiling wake is seemingly perfect. I ended up cutting them out and directly wired the, to the acuators and all works well now. this is amazing, great work. I built an aluminum bracket to span the fiberglass and give the bracket something to mount to. March 27, 2018. Here's the old 2007 swim deck. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000481015618.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.6ea04c4dC698iv Definitely can recommend these hinges after a season on them. Kinda cool The foil is not deficient. Full surf band with the bag for all Malibu models 16-17'. To understand how Surf Gate actually works, check out this Surf Gate animation. 07-13-2012, 07:29 PM. 7. Now for my 03 gates, I recessed the bolts so the face was clean. What's so hard about drilling a couple of holes and installing the tabs vertically. Wedge up does not help the steering. I designeda DXF file in Adobe Illustrator based on the Malibu logo with a curved border. The one thing Id consider is throwing lead into the trunk, under ballast sac. 2012. Looks like a Malibu sunset. The wave is pretty good. The following video from a few years ago but many of the points are still correct today when comparing MasterCraft's Gen 2 Surf System with Malibu's Surf Gate and Wedge. I will add a pic later to show this. Once cut out, I sanded them down. I had to get two Lenco 7 Degree mounting shims for the actuator mounts on the transom. 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Used #14 SS (I think), along with 3m 4200. I got a custom made rocker switch for powering the surf system from an eBay vendor. Thanks! Ill have to mess with the wedge some. or a combination of all of these. Surf Gate works in conjunction with the rest of the parts that make up your Integrated Surf Platform, or I.S.P., so the next step is to learn about Power Wedge III and Quad Hard Tank. We evenupgraded the tower to an all blackG3 last summer. Here's the old 2007 swim deck. Grant - Here is the info i have. Hope this helps the next guy. Really looks factory or even better. As you may know Wake Logicis a standalone controller that activates the Lenco actuators to do a number of things, but obviously a surf system is a great application. Next I glassed the front sides of these. For the family that likes to do it all, choose the 20 VTX crossover boat. Remember your childhood instinct to push down on a toy boat as you skimmed it across the waters surface? My problem is the wave isnt clean. For the power switch, I used a simple contura switch that matched the stock OEMdash switches. Marked the holes that needed to be drilled. Today, at the helm of a Malibu boat, you can create wakes and waves that transform the water into the ultimate watersports playground for you and your family. My problem is the wave isn't clean. Yes. So if I order the 2 actuators and the same switch platethat you have, is there anything else that I will need,in order to get the actuators working? Used 3m marine sealant 4200 fast cure. I recommend Sierra Nevada (pale ale or summerfest). For now, I went cheap on the lights, just cut up some pieces from a waterproof5050 red LED strip I ordered for $9 on Amazon. With wiring, they ahve all the diagrams and quick connects to make it very easy. Would you be willing to share the dxf file for the Malibu emblem with me ? does having the wedge up help turning? Watersports Favorites Spring 2022; Videos; Articles; Learnwake; Wake Awards Tape mounted the actuators to find the correct placement. I'm a fan of the surf wave and convenience produced by gates or as our MB Sportsmembers here call them, "goose slappers.". Please note, this will not work on earlier version boats with the Lenco actuators. Powered by Invision Community, Surf Device Material: Starboard or a HDPE, Control: Powered with Automated Controller. Think mine were just 3" butt hinge, 1/8" thick. The pros who know about surf gate will be Malibu dealers and you can be sure as sh*T that for sake of their dealership privileges and patent infringements, they aren't going to do it. I updated/edited the project above witha few more pics of the LEDs. lol. We can all share and learn from each other inone place. Malibu boats: surf gate. I got my hands on a circa 04?-07 helm Malibu stereo controller bracket that I utilized for mounting the control buttons. Please register or log in first: ***Professional Shops are also welcome to showcase custom workfor any category, but youmustdesignate your company name under "installation shop" withincludedinfo. I like the stealthy look. They polished to a high shine. Call Malibu direct as well. Toss it and get another $15 spray gun. I fill my center tank and put the surf gate out and that's about it. DIY or Professional Installs. It is a throw away test model that I will try in the next week or so. Next, I mocked up where the gates were going to go on the boat.use lots of blue painters tape so you not scratch your boat. I just pulled the trigger on an Axis foil and am looking forward to the 2022 season. Repack Shaft Seal, Rechroming and powdercoating peeling Malibu emblems and bezels, Stereo Off Delay when switching from running to Acc, 3 batteries relocated, custom box and switch access door, Wet Sound Rev8 tower speaker and amp upgrade, Bow seating and integrated ballast upgrade, 2001 SAN Tower & Windshield Frame Powdercoat, Fixing Gel Coat Spider Cracks 2002 Malibu VLX, Interior and Floor update to make 2002 Malibu VLX like new, Surfgates - 2002 Malibu 21 VLX Wakesetter, Replacing the steering cable on a Vdrive (centurion avalanche), 1 to 4 Piece Bench Seat/Jump Seat Conversion, Adding / Repairing Dash Depth gauge on 06' Malibu VLX, Storage Trays over additional ballast in rear compartments, Cheap Amp Cover to space away stowed towels, etc. It's easy! Foiling is my go to, and I need zero ballast for that. ADD TO CART. or hinges I tracked down some really nice polished stainless hinges with welded pins from Aliexpress. (as nice as HDPE can be). Great group of guys here to help each other, Posted March 29, 2018 I think I will hold off on the extionsions and just cut the connectors out like you did. I did run manual switches up by the dash to operate the gates. Once I had a basic size for the gates, I threw on A LOT of masking tape to cover anything that could be scratched. So glad you posted this. Very little force at all to the hinges. I got him to take a ton of measurements of the platform to make sure I could fit it on my boat, he was really helpful with this. I'm building a set thiswinter if I get time for sure. I could try it without the wedge. Do you think if I had ask adjustablewedge that prop wash would mellow out at all? DIY or Professional Installs. Fall 2020 I decided to go ahead with a surf gates retrofit on my 2008 Malibu VTX. I have reached out to Rob with evolution/infinity and he has been helpful but I havent seen anyone pics or videos of them on a diamond hull. They achieved everything I was after, including the 3" lift. NOBODY is installing aftermarket surfgates commercially. In fact, if you build some, feel free to start a thread in shop talk for projects in progress and youll get help along the way. Your results have inspired me to give it a try myself. With Cobalt's revolutionary surf system, Custom Wave Technology powered by Volvo Penta, you get the combination of Malibu Surf Gate with an explicitly designed surf hull, the Volvo FWD powertrain, and multiple hard ballast tanks that can have as much as 2,350 pounds of ballast. Share your projects,find inspiration for a new upgrade, orlearnthe basics or low budget solutionsfrom projects before you. I also want something that is plenty heavy duty so when a knuckle head kid climbs over it, it doesn't bend. It's easy for the driver to switch wakes on the fly as well. Once the pattern and size where decided and cut (cardboard),I used the pattern and cut thegates out of coosa board. 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