Nautique Surf System

[NautiqueJeff]

I was told by my dealer that it is not going to be available yet however, for 2014 this will be an option and there should be a retro fit for any 200 sport with the Linc 2.0

I can tell you that they have NOT tested this on the 200 Sport yet. They have said that they plan to test it at the factory, but that as of right now the plan is only to offer it in the Super Air Nautiques.

[ViSoR]

So if you have a 2012 210 with Linc 2.0 you can install this?

[MinnesotaNautique]

I can tell you that they have NOT tested this on the 200 Sport yet. They have said that they plan to test it at the factory, but that as of right now the plan is only to offer it in the Super Air Nautiques.

I hope they work it out, lot's of 200's out there...

[NautiqueJeff]

So if you have a 2012 210 with Linc 2.0 you can install this?

Sure can! You'll need the two plates for the transom, the wiring, and a software update for the LINK.

[NautiqueGreek]

I have a 2011 SANTE 210, do you think it will work with that version of the LINC system ?

[NautiqueJeff]

No, unfortunately it will not. You need LINK 2.0 in order to use the NSS.

[MTRBTR]

I really like the basic design of this.
I know like people have said, Nautique is probably not ready to make an aftermarket version of this but it seems like for those of us that own older boats that you could develop a manual version of this pretty easily that would not have to be part of any electrical system. Pull a pin, slide it in or out etc. Someone should develop that!

[High altitude]

Already started working on my design. I built some "surfgates" last year and tested them... but I was not impressed enough to keep them. Some of the guys with older Malibu's have seen some amazing results but I couldn't dial it in.

The last day of testing was in 38 degree water so maybe I didn't wring out every possibility!

[High altitude]

Has anybody actually seen one or is it all from the website? I have seen multiple pictures and I can't tell if the waveplates come out perpendicular or at an angle. It would seem that coming out at an angle would be impossible (based on the plates) but I have seen a few pictures that make it look that way. Thanks. -Marc

[NautiqueJeff]

I am going down to check this out firsthand on January 15. I'll give a full report.

[High altitude]

Thank you! If you get the opportunity to take pictures... I know a lot of us would appreciate it. -Marc

[scottb7]

I wonder how much $ and if someday nautiqueparts could get all the bolt on stuff and then we (2011 and earlier with/without linc) could rig some switch like this. This type has led's showing the in/out level for both sides. i get that it would not be as good but it would be pretty sweet. Are the new nautique ones elec or hydraulic?

[MIskier]

Much more elegant job than the 'bu, these are basically interceptors mounted vertically rather than the horizontally at the transom.

The transom hook on the prostar functions in much the same manner as these do. They allow for earlier separation of flow from the hull which has the effect of creating a bigger hollow behind the boat.

Posted this yesterday on Team Talk as a little synopsis of how these work from an engineering perspective


Although these are still going to have the same problem as the surf gate in that they will cause the boat have to be continuously counter steered to remain on a straight course due to the increase in pressure that occurs right before the interceptor.

I attached an image that shows how it functions and the resulting larger hollow.

Credit for the figure is to Hydrodynamics of High Speed Marine Vehicles

[High altitude]

I wonder how much $ and if someday nautiqueparts could get all the bolt on stuff and then we (2011 and earlier with/without linc) could rig some switch like this. This type has led's showing the in/out level for both sides. i get that it would not be as good but it would be pretty sweet. Are the new nautique ones elec or hydraulic?

That's basically what I used for my "surfgate" trial last year. I didn't spend the extra money to use the lighted trim switch but instead used some ballast pump rocker switches. Exact same setup just without the pretty lights. Needless to say, this (above) would be a better long-term solution but it costs more money and was not worth it for trial version. I would bet money that Nautique went with electric actuators (versus hydraulics) due to the simplicity of the setup. Assuming that is the case...the wiring would take less than an hour. I would expect the installation to take a bit more. I would assume the plates are thru bolted and that would be a pain in the arse for many boats. -Marc

[scottb7]

Here is an interesting one...One could simply mount four of these, two on each corner. The trim tab blocks come in two different sizes. They would have very minimal effect on wake when retracted.

http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/VO-QL3841717.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJDnuQ_xsWI