Perfect Pass installed

[Moki]

Well, I finally got Perfect Pass installed and have been using it the past few weeks. Here are some shots of the process and finished product. I used a diamond tipped bit that worked great on fiberglass. Also, I finally got some good advice from the guys at Perfect Pass on how to fix my throttle cable problem where it would spring back and not hold a fixed position. It appears that more friction was needed via a tightened down cable fastener. Everytime I asked my dealer, they would say that it was a coast guard safety feature. Now, my throttle is still smooth, but holds at any position.:ro:

[zad0030]

Nice Job Moki!!:ro:http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

[da.bell]

Looks nice. You out did yourself this time. :ro: :ro:

[laserfish]

Did it make you as nervous as I was to drill that big hole in the bottom of your boat. I measured 20 times to cut once! Best investment I have made in the boat. Now you can watch your kids instead of the speedo!

[wannabewakeboarder]

But how's it work is the question?

[Moki]

Did it make you as nervous as I was to drill that big hole in the bottom of your boat. I measured 20 times to cut once! Best investment I have made in the boat. Now you can watch your kids instead of the speedo!

Yes, that was definitely the toughest part. I had to get drunk (and I don't drink) in order to drill the hole:D . Seriously, I measured about that many times as well and drilled a very, very small pilot hole to make sure that I was in the right place before pulling out the big bit.

But how's it work is the question?
It works great! It is especially nice when wakesurfing. Without it, my hand was always on the throttle and my attention was always watching the speedo and tachometer as laserfish pointed out. With a GPS, I noticed that it is not too accurate at higher speeds, but what boat speedometer is?

[chpthril]

Great job Moki. What you have done with an already fantastic boat is amazing :bo: :bo: :bo: :ro:

[yllw20]

looks good. did you just put it in where the speedo was?
You will be very stisfied when you are behind the boat.

[dogbert]

You will love it. I can't imagine not having PerfectPass or some sort of speedset.

[Moki]

looks good. did you just put it in where the speedo was?
You will be very stisfied when you are behind the boat.
Yeah, the directions said to replace the tachometer, but Dog convinced me to replace the speedometer.

You will love it. I can't imagine not having PerfectPass or some sort of speedset.

Yes, I am loving it so far, my wife and I seem to get along better on boating trips now:D

[dogbert]

Yeah, the directions said to replace the tachometer, but Dog convinced me to replace the speedometer.

Is it working out for you? I use my tachometer a lot with PerfectPass. I find that I can get my boat to lock in at certain speeds a lot faster if I pay attention to the RPMs.

[Wake Bandits]

Fantastic Moki.
It's about as tricky a job as one can accomplish.
Ya pulled it off nicely.

[Moki]

Dog,
I like having my tach instead of the original speedometer. PP has a tachometer that shows all the time, but I am used to seeing it on a dial rather than digital. Also, it would bug me if the speedometers were not in sync.

Sticky,
Thanks for the compliment

[CP3]

at the bottom of the last pic is that your ski pylon. looks like it has some extra support that I dont think anyothers do

[dogbert]

It's the same one I have. Let me tell you it's waaaaay over-engineered. Moki and I could do parasailing from it (but probably not together) :D

[da.bell]

That is the way it should be. Over-engineering isn't always bad.... :D :D :D

[dogbert]

When I got my tower, I removed my telescopic pylon. Unfortunately, the stainless pylon fused with that mount (made of cast iron). I had to take it to a local machine/weld shop to have them cut it out from the inside. Quite a production. But, I'm glad it's there so when I pull tubers (oh, did I just say that), there's no worries about the pylon failing. I think you could actually suspend the boat from the pylon mount.

[da.bell]

When I got my tower, I removed my telescopic pylon. Unfortunately, the stainless pylon fused with that mount (made of cast iron). I had to take it to a local machine/weld shop to have them cut it out from the inside. Quite a production. But, I'm glad it's there so when I pull tubers (oh, did I just say that), there's no worries about the pylon failing. I think you could actually suspend the boat from the pylon mount.

Don't tell CP3 that. He might do it since he already attempted to lift his boat by the tower from what I recall. That is why he needs a new one I think..... Am I wrong????

[spharis]

I sold mine to a stripper on ebay when I added my tower.

[da.bell]

LOL

[CP3]

I want one. I cant even tube from mine

[dogbert]

I still have the pylon...best offer takes it. Its height is adjustable from midget to tall (and no, I don't want to know details). :D

[dogbert]

Did I say it came with a harness?

:D

[CP3]

Its height is adjustable from midget to tall (and no, I don't want to know details). :D

I see you like a variety :D

[dogbert]

I see you like a variety :D
We used it as a pylon...your intended use is your business :p

[CP3]

if youre into midgets thats cool just not my bag :D

[dogbert]

Hey, I wasn't the one tossing minimes into the bow...

[da.bell]

This thread is going south quickly. :D :D :D

[CP3]

This thread is going south quickly. :D :D :D

so is dog :D

[zad0030]

i gotta mow the lawn

[da.bell]

i gotta mow the lawn

ha ha ha

Just got finished washing two vehicles... Less than 20 minutes.... :D

[zad0030]

haha wrong thread...howd that happen... i can speed cut in 45 min

[Moki]

I leave you guys alone for a few days and look what happens to this thread......did you say it came with a harness?:D

[Fit to be Tige]

Hey Moki - - a bunch of us are looking at making the leap and going for Perfect Pass in one form or another.. So other than drilling the hole in the bottom of your boat, was it really that easy? How long would you say it took?

[noworries]

I installed a Wakeboard Pro on my '02 2000V Limited this spring. I've got the Merc 315MPI engine.

The process is straightforward:

(On a V-drive anyway) Remove the back seat and panel covering the v-drive to gain access to the bilge)
Run the harnesses up the side and secure the wires
Remove a speedo and hook up the wires
Install the controller up high on the kickpanel under the dash and connect the harness
Measure, measure, measure, for the paddlewheel then drill a small pilot hole
Verify from the inside that the pilot hole location is OK, or fill it with epoxy and start over.
Drill the paddlewheel hole (note you can move it about an inch in any direction relative to the pilot hole since you're drilling a 2" hole) I put mine more or less across from the sea water pickup behind the port bunk but inside the strake.
Apply silicone sealant to the thru-hull fitting and install it aiming the arrow more or less toward the bow (so it will tilt inward slightly to follow the water flow down the hull). Don't apply silicone all the way up the threads because you want to be able to get the paddle wheel out later if needed.
Install the nut and gasket on the inside, install the paddlewheel and run its harness to the dashboard and secure the nut with the supplied safety wire.
I left the servo note to the last here, although I did that first. You install it so the cable will reach the throttle linkage and replace the ball stud on the throttle with the supplied parts. The only ready place I found to install my servo was to secure it to the port exhaust riser. The exhaust hoses from the riser to the down legs on mine aren't long enough to use the supplied hose clamps. So, I made a bracket out of a piece of angle iron, bolted it to the exhaust riser using existing tapped bosses in the riser, then drilled two small holes in the server bracket to bolt it to the new bracket. Its really stout and I like the solid mounting. Other engine configurations may have other mounting places that will accept the hose clamps.

I'd leave the back seat out for the first test drive in case you need to get back into the bilge for some reason.
I also took the opportunity to make up a fake-a-lake in the seawater supply line using a PVC tee, heater hose, ball valve and hose adapter, and to change the transmission, v-drive, and engine oils, fuel and engine filters and spark plugs, AND, to align the prop shaft.

In my case the prop shaft was misaligned which had caused the output shaft seal on the v-drive to start leaking a little. So, I pulled the V-drive, got a gasket set and seal from Walter and took it to a machine shop to R&R the output shaft. It turns out that a slight groove had been worn into the output shaft that fortunately they could polish out.

Definitely align your prop shaft. Walter wants no more than .003" difference between any measurement around the coupler. Mine's less than that now...

We'll be headed out tomorrow, actually, to give the PP a try. The whole project list took me about three weeks... PP itself you could do in a half day or so. It helps to have a second set of hands when you install the thru-hull fitting.