COVERING MY BLUE BALLS!!

[ROBERT CROSS]

The only balls I could get were blue, (thank you USA Womens Soccer Team)

I knew the DW would not appreciate them hanging out in the open, so I covered them.

Cut a template....

Transferred it to a small section of vinyl roofing eve vent...

No more embarrassing blue ball syndrome....

Added benefit, no...."why do have those blue balls in front of your motor?"

Bob

 

[ssv1761982]

Let us know if they make much difference.

 

[ROBERT CROSS]

Will do....waiting for the weekend!!

 

[sledman8002002]

Nice job with the 'cover up' Robert. I was able to jam 4 in mine but no way to cover them up like yours. I get asked about them alllll the time! I just tell 'em they're for a spur of the moment beach volley ball game

Let us know if they make much difference

My findings are bottom 2 aid in better floatation height at rest while the upper 2 aid in splash-back while coming off of plane. (Maybe. Not positive about that tho) I look forward to Roberts findings as well.

 

[ROBERT CROSS]

sledman,

Do you have a CMC hydraulic jackplate with gauge?

The sender arm for mine is located on that horizontal plate you see right at the rear edge of the white cover I installed, I think another ball there would jam it.

I installed the balls on Whippers advise....he noticed a big improvement in holeshot performance. My new Hydromotive 24p QIV Round Ear has done wonders for mine, I have more fun being QUICK than FAST, if the "balls" help even a little I'll be happy.

 

[sledman8002002]

Do you have a CMC hydraulic jackplate with gauge?

No, no hydraulic Robert, the original Allison 9" manual JP with a 2" setback added. I'll try to get to remember to take a few more in depth pics this afternoon for you.
Yes, I suppose (and makes sense) it would aid in holeshot as well. I really like the added lift while the GS is at rest.

 

[sledman8002002]

From below in first pic, from above in second. You can see why I like your enclosed lid idea.

 

[ROBERT CROSS]

UPDATE.....

Well, after three daze of use, the takeaway is.....the balls help.
The stern is up about 2", doesn't sound like much but does make a nice difference. We drift/picnic quite a bit and it's nice not getting swamped by every passing ORCA.
Most notable improvement, better holeshot. Much less bow lift and we get over the hump much quicker.
I know the QIV 24p round ear has made a big difference also, but w/balls the stern lifts a lot faster and the hull seems to level out quicker with noticeably less trim needed.

LOVE IT !!!

 

[whipper]

Im going to do that now also. i like your enclosed idea on the top. and i like the bottom plate idea also. i now have a new project thats!! haha Ive had mine in for 10 years thats why there not blue at all.
On a side note having the bottom of the jack covered is a great idea!! From a rear veiw on a video you can see the water spray up the jack cavity until up on plain more from a standing start. That would do a great deal in reducing that resistance. Im having this conversation on scream and fly with Dirk who has a tuff 21 and an etch 300 on the back. The stern looks low to me and balls might help in more ways that one. Some think its a bandaid? i think what ever works.