211 surf wake

[FatBoy]

You can go to any auto parts store and buy gasket material in a flat sheet that you can lay the vent on and trace out. Then cut it out and super glue it to the inside. Probly don't even have to glue it as it will be sandwitched between the vent and fiberglass all the way around but I just thought the glue would keep the water from pushing it away from the grill.

[Mikeski]

I need some clarification. I though Clubmyke was talking about the round plumbing fittings below the rub rail, Fatboy is talking about the air vents above the rub rail. I know my air vents stay above water but my plumbing fittings are often submerged.

[clubmyke]

yep.... it is the airvent...

[clubmyke]

recent pic from saturday.... shannon is getting air on the new walzer boards..

[surroundsound64]

Sweet shot Mike!!!

[ihaveansv211]

how do u 211 guys keep all the water from going into the blower vents on the side? anytime we add a lot of weight to the boat they almost go under

[ag4ever]

Read earlier posts.

They used duct tape over them, but are looking into alternatives.

[jvuotto]

ihaveansv211,
I have a plastic sheet under the vent cover.

[clubmyke]

what type of plastic ?

[jvuotto]

All kinds of options.

http://www.mcmaster.com/
search for 7701T33

[ihaveansv211]

my wake from earlier this year

[clubmyke]

dude,

that is one long wake on the starboard side.... how do you have it weighed ?

[ihaveansv211]

thats on the port side, its one port side tank, and some friends. where the weight goes is most important

[clubmyke]

where is your weigh placed ? i can get a very good starboard wake but my port side is a bit short compared to it and the barrel rolls off a little shorter. it is very clean with good drive though...

btw, to keep the water from coming in is a tricky one... how is your air intake setup ? duct tape is a major pita... it comes undone and leaves a sticky residue...works if you dont have anything else...

if both sides are used (you should have 2 intakes) then you are okay (mine is on the port side only, hence i have to disconnect one to use it when i set up for port so air can come in..)

i use that really heavy duty transom tape underneath the vent of the starboard side...just make sure you have a air vent on the other side and dont forget to cover fuel vent.

here is the link_

http://www.keelshield.com/10.html

btw, you might want to check the location of your bilge..i had to have one installed on my starboard side (the factory had it installed on the port side :?: )

[clubmyke]

here are some starboard shots (btw ,eric is 6'2")...