Back corner vents

[wakesetter8796]

Is there any way you could add those to a boat without them(Vride)? I just want to add a little bling to it. It doesn't have to be the 21 ones it could be the ones from 06 and older. I think they are called stainless steel vent corners, anyone know where to get them besides dealer?

[wakesetter8796]

heres what im talking about.

[old skool malibu]

Try ebay?

[scott_fx]

Try ebay?

i think he's asking if it's possible... not where to get them

[wakesetter8796]

Nothing on eBay.... Asking if it's possible, and if it is, where to get them.

[SkiingPT]

Probably Dealer. Had to replace one of mine and had to order from the factory. Took a few weeks for them to fabricate it.

[srintx]

You may be able to get them; the only problem I could see is that they are recessed/inlaid in the design of the fiberglass.

[wakesetter8796]

You may be able to get them; the only problem I could see is that they are recessed/inlaid in the design of the fiberglass.

Saw that, would be hard, maybe dealer could do it. SkiingPT, how much did it cost(if you don't mind telling)?

[MalibuTime]

Saw that, would be hard, maybe dealer could do it. SkiingPT, how much did it cost(if you don't mind telling)?

I can say for sure that laying them on top without having them recessed you will forever be catching stuff on that point that is on the side of the boat pointing forward.

Edited June 28, 2012 by MalibuTime

[wakesetter8796]

Good point...

[wakesetter8796]

Though it looks like there are two screws holding each end, if we drill far enough it might be good.

[srintx]

Even with them being recessed we find that you can still snag a cleaning cloth on them every now and then.

[wakesetter8796]

If I get them, do you suggest we drill them in as far as possible?

[wdr]

WS, the vents screws on mine are drilled all of the way through. If you go that route you will also need to get a "good" double faced tape to help keep the edges adhered to the glass. On mine the radius of the corner plus the stiffness of the SS vents makes it hard to get a duplicate radius of the vent to match the hull and I had gaps until I redid the factories poor installation. The new tape helps it sit flush and look better and as srintx said the numbers will catch on a cloth and bend.

[scott_fx]

for the tape... 3m vhb would most likely be your best bet. that stuff has amazing holding force (they use it to hold up aluminum panels on skyscrapers)

Edited June 28, 2012 by scott_fx

[wdr]

The 3M is what I used and they are proud of when it comes time to pay.

[scott_fx]

The 3M is what I used and they are proud of when it comes time to pay.

yeah. not cheap. i used it (along with a few screws) to hold on the hinges for my 3 piece sunpad mod. i believe i calculated the holding force to be around 2k lbs

[Soon2BV]

mine have two screws holding them in, and like others have said the end points will stick out a bit and can catch on clothes, ropes, waxing cloth, etc.

They are pretty nice. Maybe you could round off the end points a little before installing and that might reduce stuff catching on them.

[wakesetter8796]

Thanks! Assuming u can get some, I will put tape where they will go, stick them on, then drill all the way. Sound good? Also, about how much do they cost?

[wdr]

You can call TNT in Hendersonville (615) 826-2655 for pricing, but you probably need to be sitting down when you ask the price.

[wakesetter8796]

My friend and I will be going over there soon to look at a VTX, so I might ask then. I assume it's about 100....

[Rivertime]

On 6/27/2012 at 9:07 PM, wakesetter8796 said:

heres what im talking about.

Looking to purchase both rear vents for a 2013 Wakesetter LVS

[Eagleboy99]

These?  https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/malibu-boat-grill-vent-cover-3328035-2-26-3-4-inch-stainless-stbd

 

[Eagleboy99]

And the port side.  https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/malibu-boat-grill-vent-cover-26-3-4-x-3-3-8-inch-stainless  I'd buy spares.  I am not sure I like this design as I see so many downsides to it.  Oh well, like Dad used to say "Not my pig, not my farm".

[Bradley Thornton]

Looks like you can buy the set.

https://www.greatlakesskipper.com/malibu-boat-vent-grilles-3328034-2-26-3-4-inch-stainless-set-of-2