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Hi guys - I'm jumping in here as I've been googling rudder play and came across this thread. I have a Malibu 2005 Response LX and get a little bit of vibration when I make a hard right turn to get the rope to the skier. I have a little bit of play especially compared to my dad's 2006 Response LXI that has none whatsoever. I contacted ski dim about parts to repack and they said my model doesn't have any packing only seals. Maybe you guys can help me out? Would replacing the seals eliminate the play? I'm anal and grease the zerk fittings annually as suggested and I'm all about doing my own maintenance. I was hoping this may be a simple job and not have to remove the gas tank also by removing the back seat and floor panel. Any input would be appreciated. Ski dim also mentioned that an 1/8" of play is acceptable but I'm thinking that the new seal may eliminate the play and the vibration.

This isn't exactly skiing related but does anyone have a Max Boat Lift? Do you like it? I'm in the market for a new boat lift and I'm not the happiest with my Shore Station. I figured I'd throw it out there as the Max's look pretty nice. Thanks!!

@jpattigr eventually we may upgrade to that too.

Thanks guys!! From your input and some more research I'm going to go with the 3 Event Version for my dad's boat and probably upgrade mine to 3 Event also. None the less I appreciate all the input!!!

@eleeski We're on a public lake with buoys that go missing somewhat often so going the magnet route really isn't an option for us. :-(

I just checked the new Wakeboard Version and didn't see anything with "Simple Slalom" in the manual. Looks like only the official speeds.

Hi guys - I'm looking for direction here. I've searched other posts and some of them get a little to technical for me. My dad picked up a used 2006 Response LXI last year. It has the paddle wheel version of Wakeboard Pro. We want to upgrade him to Stargazer this spring. I have the Wakeboard Pro Stargazer Version on my 2005 Response LX. We are amateur skiers skiing anywhere from 15 to 28 off with a course on our lake. We don't ski at the official speeds as we pick speeds inbetween. We're going anywhere from 30 to 34 mph running in Wakeboard mode. There are also other boats on our lake running the same way. With that being said we've all experienced surging at times and some have said it's better to upgrade to PP 3 Event and run in Slalom Practice mode cause you can pick any speed you want right? There is also a Wakeboard Mode built into 3 Event from what I can tell as here and there we'll load up the Response with fat sacs so my brother can board. So with all this info is it just better to get the 3 Event Version and run it in Slalom Practice Mode or is it ok to purchase the Wakeboard Version (it's a little cheaper) and run it in Wakeboard mode for Slalom Skiing? From reading through the manuals I'm thinking of the 3 Event Version. If we go that route what are the small speed changes that are allowed? .5 MPH? I'm also thinking of upgrading my Wakeboard S to 3 Event. Thanks for the help in advance!!!

So also another note. Someone on the Malibu Facebook Page said to call Medallion. They were actually great!! First off you can get new clear covers for dirt cheap if yours are scratched. 2nd they gauges are over $200 less if you go direct versus buying from Bakes or Great Lakes Skipper.

I actually have a spare multi gauge and rpm gauge off a 2005 Response LX. Multi Gauge I just replaced cause the plastic had some scratches on it but it worked ok. The RPM gauge was removed for my perfect pass.

Our friends had the same issue with a brand new MC. Got an error with the cylinders and calling out plugs. Turned out to be a bad oil pressure sensor. Hope it’s a cheap fix for you.

We used hose clamps with a small piece of chain. Worked great and they have been in for almost 10 years. No drilling and we didn’t have to pull the course to do it.

@GAJ0004 Awesome. I'll definitely be looking into upgrading my software then. Thanks guys!!

@uwskier - I saw that I can actually upgrade my wake edition to 3-event for about $200. I may have to check that out next spring with PP.

@Windsurfnut So you upgraded to 3-Event? I'd actually have to see which version I have. It should be listed on the module correct? I see that 3-Event can be run in Wakeboard mode also right? http://perfectpass.com/?q=systems

@Windsurfnut The problem with Slalom Mode is that you can set a speed for 33mph. It's 32, 34, and 36 right? I'm not sitting in my boat at the moment so I can go in and look.

@Windsurfnut I failed to mention that most of us are skiing in "wakeboard" mode as we're not competing. We have a course but are all skiing anywhere from 15 off to 32 off (28 to 34mph) so the difference in the surging on my boat could be due to that. Maybe I should play with the crew weight a bit too. Maybe that would help but I'm not sure. Mine doesn't surge at a specific ball. It will surge after every turn when loading the line. It's uber frustrating if someone fly's past the set speed on my boat.

Wow!! Still the sizes I need. Thanks for sharing!!!

Most of the boats on our lake with PP are simple. Put the throttle down and call it a day. My 05 Response I have (Installed PP in 2015 when I bought it) doesn't like to go way past the set speed otherwise it surges like hell. I never played with the settings much but if I get the skier up and throttle up to the speed it works just fine and maintains speed pretty well. Maybe I should play with the crew size settings a bit or something but I've got it figured out at least I think.

Thanks!

Also for the gents that use wally buoys. Can you attach them to an insta-slalom course or do I need to update the cables some how?

@Andre - I just heard back from Insta-slalom and they are going to replace at no cost. I'd reach out to Lisa there. Good luck. I may try the wally buoys in the future. I just know they are pricy.

Hi Guys - we have an insta-slalom course that is about 13 years old which floats in a public lake from middle of May to middle of October in southern MI. Most all of the balls last all season (sometimes into the next year) minus that occasional boat or ski that may damage them. With that being said I've had to replace over half of the balls from insta-slalom that were put in the lake over around the time of Memorial Day. They are all cracking / splitting at the top maybe from the sun? I've contacted insta-slalom to see if maybe we got a bad batch or something. I've figured I'd ask you all who ski on private lakes how long your course balls last? Are you replacing them every 3 or 4 months? Seems excessive to me when in the past they have lasted much longer. I know the sun may fade them but it's like they're literally melting. Any other good options for durable buoys / balls you'd recommend?

Thanks guys. I was aware of the factory settings on the HO site but just looking for some guidance on fin placement. I’ll check out some of these videos.

Amateur here folks. Skiing at 28off but interested in maybe getting into fin adjustments. Is there a guide online for the HO Syndicate fin? Currently skiing a Syndicate Omni!

Knock on wood we've had very good luck with our course in Southern MI. We applied for a permit and dropped it in the lake about 13 years ago. We only had to apply for the permit for three years and then we were basically grandfathered in. We purchased an insta-slalom course and started with 8' buoy lines. Our concern was about keeping the mainline lower along with the pvc. We found quickly that it was actually better for folks (non skiers) to see the mainline and the PVC booms so we revised all the buoy lines to 5' long. This also helped the course float better. Some folks were clueless at first. They'd anchor through it, get their anchor caught on the mainline, or go tubing through it..... The first year we had some issues with a few fisherman and locals but the best advice I can give you is to kill everyone with kindness. Many people will respond much better when approached with a smile. Even this past weekend we had a fisherman fishing in the course. We didn't do a drive by and spray him........ :-P We pulled up slow, said hello, asked him how they were biting and simply asked if he minded if we took a rip through the course. He said "sure no problem, I enjoy watching you guys." A few weeks ago we had another that asked if he could stay in that spot for about 10 more minutes as the catching was good. We said no problem and about 10 to 15 minutes later he moved out. There's always been this terrible wall between skiers and fisherman. We do end up dealing with a few grouches but my best advice would be to mend the fences between the two groups on your public lake. Be kind. If you get a grouch who won't move then go for a good free ski. Non of us our pros on our lake so it's easier to ski the course another day and not have a group of folks building a resistance against skiers. In the past 13 years we've had the sheriff called on a ski boat once because a fisherman said skiing wasn't allowed when people were fishing..... Oh, lastly. Our course sits in water that is 30' to 75' deep. We have one spot in the middle where it's about 10 feet. We have actually never pulled the course out. In October we pop all the balls off and let it sink to the bottom. One of my close friends is a diver so in the spring he dives down and floats each section up. The mainline is in great shape for being the water that entire time. The pvc has some algae on it but that's about it. Good luck!!!!