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for a 23 footer...I was expecting a bit larger of a wave...
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Yeah, probably the angle.. Mind you I just rode behind an 09 Centurion Enzo 244 and it was COLLOSAL!!! I guess I was expecting almost the same wave out of the Malibu..
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is it closed loop cooling? Seems to have a bit of steam coming at you on the goofy side..
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We just had a 2013 23 LSV at our polar bear event, although it was not the tallest wave, it was LONG, really long with good power. One of the things that was also very clear and seems to be shown in your pics, it makes a much better wake weighted, in other words, listed w/o SG.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7305/1...640e8f3c_b.jpg IMG_7501 by wake9, on Flickr http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5544/1...6f648f92_b.jpg DSC00202 by wake9, on Flickr |
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You are correct on the wieghting of the 2014. I have been behind both versions, surfgate and listed 2013's. The 2014 performed much better with surfgate then the previous version. It's gonna have more potential due to more freeboard and deeper storage. Is it better than a fully listed version of the same boat? I dunno. But I know the answer to that on the previous hull and the listed wave is better.
1300lbs in the bow would be hairy, even with the higher freeboard. Excessive bow wieght kills push at times also, cant over do it. |
Are sg waves soft?
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Softer than a properly listed wave? They seem that way to me.
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I am in the market for a new Malibu. I have a great goofy wave on my listed 11 LSV. Tried a 13 LSV w/ surf gate. Wasn't completely sold. I don't know if you can even order the new boat without surf gate? Malibu's goofy wake is way better than its port wake when listed.if you could order it w/o surf gate, you would prolly have a hard time selling it down the road.
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I have a 2009 Malibu 247. Slammed and leaned with 2600 lbs, the surf wake is great. Loaded flat with 2200 lbs, and a home made manual gate, the wake is better in every respect. Measurably taller by about 4", very slightly longer, better transition, more push, curls around behind the rider more, easier to catch - just more fun to ride. The only "advantage" of the leaned wake is if you If you like a much steeper face. I have the option of leaning it or using the gate - I always use the gate.
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I think this has been discussed to death on malibu crew that listed wave is better than SG wave. SG wave is in no way bad but just not as good as a properly dialled listed wave.
For 95% of the buyers out there it is good enough and the ease of switching sides are a big plus. That being said I think the nautique with NSS seems to put out better wave. |
That wave does look super long. Congrats.
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Checkout what a 2013 LSV with Surf gate can do when properly weighted, I think the 2014 has even more potential. The only downside is that you are running a lot of ballast and I think LS3 will become the engine of choice for anyone serious about putting out a great wave.
http://i.imgur.com/1zwx2Och.jpg http://i.imgur.com/YskYNROh.jpg |
The 23 LSV at the polar bear pictured only had the 350 in it, and it didnt' seem to have any issue with power, needed more freeboard, but power was fine.
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That is very interesting. I payed for all of the boats gas at the event they averaged from 4.5 to about 6.5 GPH, the bu and the MB at the higher end (the MB had 4500 lbs of ballast plus people) and all of the boats had ~350 HP motor options, except our Z3 with the 409. None of them had issues with power, but most were propped using something like the ACME 1235. I guess I just didnt' think about it til now, that listed vs non-listed would make that much of a difference in power needs, and I am guessing gas also.
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Makes sense. More surface drag when fully weighted. I was in that boat also, and the 350 is not enough for the new LSV. I don't think they should even build that boat with the 350.
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So how much weight are you running to get that wake with SG?
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