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Old 02-01-2016 | 08:23 PM
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The deeper water ramp idea was bouncing around in my head for awile
I am glad I went that route, they worked great ! I am sure I will go that way on the 28 also

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Old 02-02-2016 | 07:44 PM
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I will test it Saturday, if water pressure is an issue, I do have a file, some west systems epoxy, and paint.
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Old 02-02-2016 | 08:08 PM
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I cut mine with 40 grit paper with sticky back on a 1" pvc pipe. Cut like butter.
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Old 02-03-2016 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Double Rigged
I cut mine with 40 grit paper with sticky back on a 1" pvc pipe. Cut like butter.
Any idea how "thick" the hull is at the ramp area? Ron, your ramps are pretty deep!
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Old 02-03-2016 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by tom kennedy
The deeper water ramp idea was bouncing around in my head for awile
I am glad I went that route, they worked great ! I am sure I will go that way on the 28 also
Tom, What were the results of the deeper ramps, i.e., how much higher were you able to go with the cases and with what pressures?
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Old 02-06-2016 | 03:01 PM
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Rainy, windy, cold, ran it anyway. Water pressure is now 23 psi up from the 12-14 I had. That is at 1 7/8" up. The ramps work very well. I will try it a little higher as I run 15" diameter Dewald.
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Old 02-22-2016 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Taboma
Any idea how "thick" the hull is at the ramp area? Ron, your ramps are pretty deep!
I looked at mine thru the drain plug holes (fittings and bezels are out) I would guesstimate bottom thickness to be 3/4" @ the very back tapering down to 1/2" @ the front of the ramp.

My math says with the 1/4" to 0" ramp > 1/2" +/- left @ the rear and 1/2" +/- @ the front of the ramp. (appears to be solid glass, no core material in that area)
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Old 02-23-2016 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Nice Pair
I looked at mine thru the drain plug holes (fittings and bezels are out) I would guesstimate bottom thickness to be 3/4" @ the very back tapering down to 1/2" @ the front of the ramp.

My math says with the 1/4" to 0" ramp > 1/2" +/- left @ the rear and 1/2" +/- @ the front of the ramp. (appears to be solid glass, no core material in that area)
Thanks, Exactly what information I was needing!
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Old 02-23-2016 | 10:38 AM
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Thanks, Exactly what information I was needing!
You could just drill some test holes
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Old 02-23-2016 | 11:25 AM
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You could just drill some test holes
What size do you think are appropriate?
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