Finally pulled the Trigger on a GSA system.

[Thegerman618]

Sorry I am late and my master wave technician has answered most of the questions.

No Dakota...Never Ever. You have a beautiful state...but NO! Your welcome to sunny CA. Anytime though.

So here is what I have changed since the first trip:
2 new batteries (so the boat would start haha)
New prop-Acme 1235
Additional 300 in lead (200 in the bow, 100 in the rear)
Moved the lead to the rear of the boat (but not behind the partition, it's under the Enzo 350 lead a side)
Day 1 was blown out pretty bad but we were able to get this:
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I use Jenn because she is average height, everything blah next to me. Wave looks okay, but absolutely no push could be weather, wind but doubtful. She has ridden in much worse on slower boards on smaller waves no problem.

This is much better than this from Trip 1 credit Dave Powell another normal size person:
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Day 2:
Added roughly 300lbs to the bow for a total of 500ish up front. We work specifically on the goofy side this trip mostly. We got this:
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Here is what makes me think bow weight is the devil on the boat. This is my listed wave 3000lbs surf side only (no bow weight):
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Here is picture of the bow while in motion for listed wave:
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I am weighting to see what Ryan at GSA has for me he seems to have a plan to get this wave dialed in. I'll keep this thread alive till I get this sorted out. Whether it's a picture of a massive monster that will sink the titanic or a wonder review of how to remove a GSA system and do gel coat repair.

I am not saying we tried EVERYTHING, and I am not giving up just yet. But I/we are quickly running out weight placement ideas.

[bsreid]

I honestly feel like the 24ve was designed to be listed and that's it. Hopefully you guys can figure something out. Do you think a taps 3 system would be a better option?

[UNSTUCK]

I honestly feel like the 24ve was designed to be listed and that's it. Hopefully you guys can figure something out. Do you think a taps 3 system would be a better option?

I was thinking that as well. What needs to happen to get the GSA tab down to near vertical, just to try? What makes this hull different than a Z3 hull that responds so well to taps 3? With my 21v it did not respond well at all to a Taps 3 tab at near vertical. Maybe this one will.

[Thegerman618]

The sheer size of the these tabs alone will not allow for a vertical deployment. Right now we are deploying roughly 8-10 degree, I may push this to 15-18 to see what happens. Only after we have exhausted all other options.

[Germaine Marine]

I was thinking that as well. What needs to happen to get the GSA tab down to near vertical, just to try? What makes this hull different than a Z3 hull that responds so well to taps 3? With my 21v it did not respond well at all to a Taps 3 tab at near vertical. Maybe this one will.

The hulls are drastically different the list would be staggering.

[dakota4ce]

I honestly feel like the 24ve was designed to be listed and that's it. Hopefully you guys can figure something out. Do you think a taps 3 system would be a better option?

Well, if we want to get technical, the 24Ve was designed to wakeboard.

[dakota4ce]

I say ditch the bow weight, let it rise up, and set the tab to 13 or 15 or 18 degrees and see what you get. Start with that dial all the way to the right. Then dial it back bit by bit, and let out some weight on non-surf side. Or, wait until Ryan helps out. Tell him you're broadcasting this process on the forums and he needs to come out and dial this baby in!

He installed one on my friends Epic 23 2 weeks ago and the guy is happy as a clam. I think it is in there.

If this ends up as a lost cause, is Ryan taking the system back or would you have to sell it? I still have faith in you, other than I can't believe you don't want to come back up here. What is the status of my old boat these days?

[Thegerman618]

Not giving up, I will exhaust all options before I get to that point. I haven't and won't discuss return options with Ryan until I truely believe we have tried everything.

Your old boat...well it sat here at my house all last summer. I did all the fluids and impeller for him in April last year. It sat and sat. It is now for sale unfortunately and if I had the funds I would buy it. Though I was able to borrow the Duffy flap but never got a chance to install it on my boat. Which brings me to my next idea, GSA with the Duffy flap. I know guys wanted to see a Taps3 with VX. I may be able to try am expieriment to test that if I can get the flap installed.

[dakota4ce]

That is FASCINATING! Never used it? Holy cow. How much does he want?


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[Thegerman618]

I am not sure his asking price, and wouldn't be my place to assume anything.

[boonecragun]

^^Maybe UNSTUCK should buy this gem...i.e., the major gangsta lean 24Ve..

[dakota4ce]

Excellent boat. Miss it! Love my new one too, but man I loved that 24Ve too.

[UNSTUCK]

I hear UNSTUCK is eagerly awaiting a phone call from brads friend.

[dakota4ce]

I hear UNSTUCK is eagerly awaiting a phone call from brads friend.

I just caught up with this thread from the other thread--so I guess we are all on the same page now [emoji23][emoji23]!

Good luck! Hit me up if you have any questions!


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[dakota4ce]

And German--get that GSA cooking my man!


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