Locker supports.

[Troy 234]

Well I had some extra lumber at the house and thought this might work.

I have the 1100's and had my locker divider pop out just one time. So this might work alright to keep everything in check. I took some 1.25" by 3" (or so) lumber and cut out around the supports in the engine compartment to hold everything in place, 2 pieces of lumber per side. None of the wood is attached to anything it just uses the supports to hold them in place. I figure that the lumber should provide enough support to keep the dividers from popping out again.

Top down

Port side

Starboard side

 

Didn't cost anything. worth a shot.

 

Thoughts?

 

[superdtf 68]

I like it. As long as they come out easy so you can get in there to work on crap, then you're good.

[Troy 234]

Yep. I remove the dividers then the pieces of wood slide right out. no screws or nothing. Very easy. If we can get some warm weather with low winds I will give them a try. if it is warm 30mph winds, if there is no wind then it is like 50 degrees. LOL. At least we had some rain. Lakes are Low!

 

Oh and Thanks!

Edited April 5, 2013 by Troy

[MobEnzo 51]

Is it common for 1100's to push on the dividers? Not sure what the locker size difference is between our boats, but I'm just starting my research on size of bags to add. I still need to get the dimensions of my lockers, but would prefer to keep it from bulging out of the space.

[superdtf 68]

If they don't push on the dividers, then you're probably not filling the sacs all the way. We never popped a divider until I re-routed my vent lines to the opposite sides. Then the sac's filled up all the way, and... pop.

[Troy 234]

Yep what Super said. mine popped when I forgot to open the locker hatch and wasn't watching when the sac was full. Only happened once and I like how the 1100 fills the lockers all the way.

[IROCNParts 108]

uve just motivated me to do this

so tired of pulling them out and straightening

[bprobertson 8]

Just got finished re-enforcing the lockers as well as rerouting the vents of my 1100 to the opposite side, my question is, have you guys been taking your vent lines for your tube sacs under the seats to the opposite side? Should i do this as well.

[Troy. R 198]

bp,

I didn't cross my vent line for my sac under my bench seat and it hasn't been a problem. I figured that since the vent is still higher than the top of the bag even when leaning it wouldn't be an issue.

[superdtf 68]

Just got finished re-enforcing the lockers as well as rerouting the vents of my 1100 to the opposite side, my question is, have you guys been taking your vent lines for your tube sacs under the seats to the opposite side? Should i do this as well.

Yes, I thought I was full before I re-routed to opposite sides. But I was totally wrong. I'm guesstimating an add'l 150 lb's from really, really filling the sac.

[Troy. R 198]

Super,

With seperate sacs for the locker and under the seat, why would the sac that's under the seat only need to have the vent run the the opposite side of the boat?

[superdtf 68]

Super,

With seperate sacs for the locker and under the seat, why would the sac that's under the seat only need to have the vent run the the opposite side of the boat?

Hmmm... not sure if I understand, but I'll guess. You're saying there are two sac's on each side, one in the locker and one under the seat, further forward? And obviously there would/could be an issue with drainage and siphoning with the forward sac once underway and leaning. Is that right?

 

And for the sac in the rear, because it's further back of the vent orifice and lower, then you wouldn't need to cross-route the vents. Is that right?

 

If I understand what you're saying then you are partly right. For the rear sac's you won't get the draining and siphoning effect that will leave your sac's empty. But you won't get them REALLY full either. Hose is cheap and more ballast is always... AWESOME.

[Troy. R 198]

I believe he's running 1100s in the lockers and 580s or 370s under the bench seats. I agree that cross venting the 1100s is a good call. I'm just not sure if cross venting the under the seat sacs is necessary. That said, I also agree that it certainly doesn't hurt...

[RhuntIII 555]

Well I had some extra lumber at the house and thought this might work.

I have the 1100's and had my locker divider pop out just one time. So this might work alright to keep everything in check. I took some 1.25" by 3" (or so) lumber and cut out around the supports in the engine compartment to hold everything in place, 2 pieces of lumber per side. None of the wood is attached to anything it just uses the supports to hold them in place. I figure that the lumber should provide enough support to keep the dividers from popping out again.

Top down

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Port side

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Starboard side

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Didn't cost anything. worth a shot.

 

Thoughts?

I like the idea of the removable wood braces. cheep and effective. good job.

Edited April 16, 2013 by RhuntIII

[acman 59]

I used 1/2x1/2 aluminum angle and riveted it to the engine side of the divider. It does bow a slight amount but I can fill the cross vented Enzo Sacs 100 % and the dividers stay put.

Edited May 23, 2014 by acman

[Tleeah 33]

I used 1/2x1/2 aluminum angle and riveted it to the engine side of the divider. It does bow a slight amount but I can fill the cross vented Enzo Sacs 100 % and the dividers stay put.

I used square aluminum tubing bolted on like yours acman. I fill my 1100's all the way and the dividers do not budge, not even a bend. Before, they used to pop out every once and a while. Unfortunately I do not have a picture to share.

[ReSession 165]

I've shared before but I had my dealer install these supports on my (old) V226 and they worked amazing!

 

[superdtf 68]

I've shared before but I had my dealer install these supports on my (old) V226 and they worked amazing!

 

Wow. That's nice. Sanitary.