Wedge Installation

[lyle]

Hey guys, Im sure this has been asked to death, but didnt find anything on it doing a quick search. Is it hard to install a wedge on an older (00-02) sunsetter/wakesetter? Meaning, would a guy with 'basic' skills be able to do it? If so, would anyone know the best place to track one down? Not sure if there are many used ones out, or if the best bet is just to get a new one. Thanks for putting up with my ignorance

[Stevo]

Fairly easy install if you can maneuver easily in the V-DRIVE Lockers, Direct drive is much easier. Hardest part is guts it takes drilling into your transom.

new ones can be found here

http://www.bakesonline.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=wedge

or keep tabs on the classifieds , they go fast... used in good shape $400-$500

here is my thread from last month

http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/38135-installing-a-manual-wedge-couple-questions/

[Stevo]

also, you may need to remove , and slightly relocate your bilge pump, mine was mounted up against the transom in the exact location where one of the bolts came through.

[lyle]

Stevo, thanks for the info! I see on that site the foils, but not the brackets... Do they all come together?

[slap]

Stevo, thanks for the info! I see on that site the foils, but not the brackets... Do they all come together?

No. They can be found on eBay, though: http://www.ebay.com/itm/230769893592?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_948

[slap]

FWIW, if I were going to plunk down $1000 for a wedge, I think I'd also spend the $85/hr to have it professionally installed since it would be a fast job.

[Stevo]

FWIW, if I were going to plunk down $1000 for a wedge, I think I'd also spend the $85/hr to have it professionally installed since it would be a fast job.

for me it would depend on your location to a reputable dealership. mine is 45 min away.

took me about 2 hrs (measure 4 or 5 times , drill once, could probably be done in less than an hour), and you need a 2nd person to hold the wrench while you torque the nuts

Edited July 12, 2012 by Stevo

[teamerickson]

FWIW, if I were going to plunk down $1000 for a wedge, I think I'd also spend the $85/hr to have it professionally installed since it would be a fast job.

and miss the fun of doing it? Meh. Edited July 12, 2012 by teamerickson

[Stevo]

No. They can be found on eBay, though: http://www.ebay.com/...49#ht_500wt_948

That one was sold

here you go

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Parts-Accessories-/6028/i.html?_nkw=malibu+boat+wedge

[slap]

and miss the fun of doing it? Meh.

LOL. Ok, so maybe I'm a wuss. Drilling big holes through the transom just scares me.

[skibreeze]

LOL. Ok, so maybe I'm a wuss. Drilling big holes through the transom just scares me.

I'd much rather do it than have somebody that doesn't give two s***s about it.

[Nitrousbird]

LOL. Ok, so maybe I'm a wuss. Drilling big holes through the transom just scares me.

Wuss. I've drilled 6 hols in my boat in the past year, one being almost 2.5" in diameter. Not a big deal, measure 3x, you only get to cut once.