Surf Gate - Malibu Boats Wakesetter 20VTX 2019 Owner's Manual

There is a breaker board in the port rear closeout adjacent to the
engine compartment. The black board contains four (4) breakers. If
the Power Wedge III will not operate, verify that the supplemental
breakers located in the port rear storage compartment are properly
set.
Note that the Power Wedge III should always be retracted
when not in use.
Models: The Power Wedge III is standard available on all Wake-
setter models.

SURF GATE

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Surf Gate, especially when teamed with the Power Wedge III,
offers the most innovative wake-production in the industry. As with
the Power Wedge III, control of the two transom-mounted gates is
through the 12" MaliView touch screen as explained in the Dashes
and Video Screen section of this Owner's Manual. The Surf Gates
can also be controlled by the optional rotary control knob offered
in the Sport Dash; the optional steering wheel controls; or the Surf
Band.
The gates are controlled by selecting the desired surf side of the
boat (port/left or starboard/right). When a gate is deployed, the actual
desired surf wake will be created on the opposite side of the boat.
For example, when the left wake is desired, select the left arrow; the
right/starboard gate will be the gate that will deploy. The gate will
deploy only between the speeds of seven (7) mph and thirteen (13)
mph. While the boat is underway, the surf wake can be transferred
from one side to the other in less than three (3) seconds. While the
transfer is occurring, there is an indicator horn on the transom that
signals to boarders/surfers when the surf wake is about to transfer
from one side to the other. There is also an indicator light, offered
with the optional tower light package, that will also indicate the surf
wake is transferring. This can be deactivated as explained in the
Dashes and Video Screen section of this Owner's Manual.
Because the gates can function independently of each other, it
is important for people on board to pay attention to how the boat is
leaning. Unlike earlier methods for creating a surf wake, with Surf
Gates the surf wake will be at optimal performance when the boat is
weighted evenly. If too much ballast, gate and passengers are loaded
to one side or the other, it could create an unstable situation in which
the boat could become swamped. Always use common sense and
good judgment in adjusting weight on and in the boat.
The Surf Gates have a pressure relief valve, similar to the Power
Wedge III pressure relief valve, which allows the gates to move man-
ually and freely in the event of a fault. For information on how to use
the pressure relief valve, refer to the Care and Maintenance section
of this Owner's Manual.
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in water sports. Too much ballast, gate and passengers to
one side of the boat could create an unstable condition
that could create an unsafe situation for all. Even in mak-
ing waves, care must be taken to put safe operation first.
Never place objects on a Surf Gate or try to use a Gate to
support a person's weight. The Surf Gates are not manufactured or
mounted to accept additional weight.
added weight on it, and subsequent damage to the Surf
Gate or transom of the boat as a result will not be cov-
ered under warranty.
The Surf Gates should always be retracted when not in use.
Models: (Optional) The Surf Gates are standard on all Wakeset-
ter models.
Underwater Gear (Rudder, Fins, Strut,
Propeller, Paddlewheel, Raw-Water
Intake/Sea Strainer, and Bow Thruster)
Beneath the boat are several critical components for the proper
and safe operation of the boat. In general, consumers do not have to
give these items attention beyond routine checks and maintenance,
but if any of them are damaged, it can result in a truncated outing.
Rudder: The rudder is part of the steering system. The steer-
ing wheel turns the rudder in the direction that the driver wishes to
steer. More information about the steering system is available in the
Starting and Operation section of this Owner's Manual. Note that the
rudder extends below the hull of the boat. This is critical to remember
when boating in shallow water or water with obstructions. Even if the
water appears deep enough for the hull, it may not be deep enough
for the rudder to pass unimpeded.
the rudder, rendering it inoperable. Such damage is not
covered under warranty.
Pay attention to how the
weight is distributed on
and in the boat at all times,
particularly when engaged
Never add any weight to a
Surf Gate, nor use one to
hold a person's weight. The
Surf Gate cannot sustain
Do not operate the boat in
water too shallow for the
rudder to operate. Ob-
structions can also damage