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Adding autovent to 2017 M235


potterm

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I was disappointed to find that my boat came without autovent.  (Malibu's 2017 brochure lists it as a standard option).

First question is how helpful is it to not have to burp your bags?  Does it work well?  

Has anyone used the wakemaker autovent add on kit on a M235?  

Can you just use a Y or T into the vent line without a check valve?

 

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All it is a vent line that plugs into the top of the bag.  You can call wakemakers and probably do it for less than $50 in parts.  Yes its a nice feature, I am very surprised your M235 did not come with It?   Have you asked your dealer if they could just add it on for you?

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8 hours ago, Fman said:

All it is a vent line that plugs into the top of the bag.  You can call wakemakers and probably do it for less than $50 in parts.  Yes its a nice feature, I am very surprised your M235 did not come with It?   Have you asked your dealer if they could just add it on for you?

It's a little more than that. It is a dual line setup with a check valve on one side. It Y's into a single vent line and attaches to the existing thru hull.

3 hours ago, wakebrdr94 said:

Just have the dealer add it on.  Two hoses and two through hills and your good.  

    I've played on an M a few times, I've actually liked the wake and wave better without PNP added weight.

See above. I added it to my boat easily. I like how it works.

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I always vented my bags through rear cup holders.  Kind of a 23 psalm kinda thing.   My cup (holder) runneth over....

Yes having PNP vented makes life better

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On 4/18/2017 at 10:22 PM, potterm said:

I was disappointed to find that my boat came without autovent.  (Malibu's 2017 brochure lists it as a standard option).

First question is how helpful is it to not have to burp your bags?  Does it work well?  

Has anyone used the wakemaker autovent add on kit on a M235?  

Can you just use a Y or T into the vent line without a check valve?

 

Dripless water system kinetic vent, works like a charm used the o rings from the plugs for sac vent , $7.00 bought 3 plus shipping one dribbles from vent , used the 3rd one

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4 hours ago, granddaddy55 said:

Dripless water system kinetic vent, works like a charm used the o rings from the plugs for sac vent , $7.00 bought 3 plus shipping one dribbles from vent , used the 3rd one

Is this what you used?  Can you post a link.  I tried to look for it before from your previous post and didn't find it.  I believe I was missing the word kinetic.  

https://www.dripdepot.com/item/kinetic-air-vent-and-vacuum-relief-valve-protected-outlet-size-three-quarter-inch-mpt-w-pressure-check-no?gdffi=cf83ccffd3ab412e9fd6fb117dbb26c9&gdfms=F35D3AEA26BD4C7BAB86C654E7B72493&gclid=Cj0KEQjwxPbHBRCdxJLF3qen3dYBEiQAMRyxS79i1lB4BLKQaIAybobdVF46n4xz-UuDzuJ_kzUfGXkaApMn8P8HAQ

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2 hours ago, potterm said:

That's the type, mine had bigger threads , not skinny at bottom 1 1/8? No it's actually 1inch but pictures at drop depot not same as mine below  

https://www.dripirrigation.com/1-kinetic-air-vent-vacuum-relief-valve

https://www.amazon.com/Kinetic-Vent-Vacuum-Relief-Valve/dp/B00TB7FOB8

though I think I got mine at dripdepot you went to

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1 hour ago, Cole2001 said:

I can't believe I boat that costs 3 times as much as my tige didn't come with vent vines! 

I guess every manufacturer has different priorities. 

Thanks to my dealer and malibu it's going too.  I may still try kinetic drip valves.  

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9 hours ago, potterm said:

Thanks to my dealer and malibu it's going too.  I may still try kinetic drip valves.  

Do it 1st, cause you know they will be slow about it

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