Baller jpattigr Posted March 7, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2023 (edited) We have an amazing 2004 196 and would love to find a set of these ski racks, my wife finds the skis on the floor messy and would love to have a set of these racks. Anyone have a set they would part with? OR anyone have have a set that they would take an outline of and I can try and make a set if I had the shape and size Thanks in advance, Edited March 7, 2023 by jpattigr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted March 7, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2023 @dvskier has them in his boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted March 7, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2023 Would love a CAD of those! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted March 7, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2023 That would be amazing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted March 7, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 7, 2023 I bet if we could get the CAD file, whoever sold them would make a ton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller morfoot Posted March 27, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 27, 2023 Throwing this up as I did this yesterday on my 99’ SN. Seeing as there are usually 3 of us going out for a ski in mine or my neighbors 02 SN and floor space is quickly used up. I used a couple of old Life Jacket straps from worn out/retired jackets cause I knew they’d come in handy for something. Used the gunnel support fiber glassed in and ran the strap through. At least my ski is up off the floor. Might work on other brands as well but for those wanting to free up what little space we have then here’s an idea. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted March 29, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2023 @Andre @Jaypro If you can get a CAD drawing or even a good outline drawing, I can cut them from Starboard material. Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted March 29, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2023 2 hours ago, mmosley899 said: @Andre @Jaypro If you can get a CAD drawing or even a good outline drawing, I can cut them from Starboard material. @dvskier can you help us out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dvskier Posted March 29, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2023 @Jaypro Sure, after I get the boat cleaned up for the season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted March 29, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 29, 2023 Yep,outline drawing would be good enough for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller aupatking Posted March 30, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 30, 2023 @jpattigr those racks seem to be rare birds.my ski partner has them in his 08. They’re the only ones I’ve seen in the wild. 😎. I’d love to find a set for my boat, as we don’t really use our starting dock, usually because it’s just 3 of us on the lake at any given time. I may have to ask @mmosley899to make me a set as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted March 30, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted March 30, 2023 I have a set. can trace a pattern and send it out. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted March 30, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 30, 2023 @mmosley899 sounds like you have a few folks that would be interested! Count me in also!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 30, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 30, 2023 @morfootI like morfoots idea but I think I would figure out a way to hang the straps from the netting hooks on my 196! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Windsurfnut Posted March 30, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 30, 2023 Count me in on a set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted March 30, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted March 30, 2023 So Sams Cub sells huge white cutting boards basically made of StarBoard or high-density polyethylene. Big enough to make those brackets and way cheaper than a sheet of Starboard. Easy to work with common woodworking tools. Great for other small marine projects. https://www.samsclub.com/p/bakers-chefs-commercial-cutting-board-15-x-20/126035?xid=plp_product_4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted March 30, 2023 Baller Share Posted March 30, 2023 @Wish yep, probably very similar material but only 1/2" thick and the marine grade is more UV resistant. @Jody_Seal email me the drawing when you get it done if you can. Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted March 30, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted March 30, 2023 @mmosley899correct but I’ve used this stuff for more then a decade and have had no UV deterioration issues or discoloring. I can’t imaging 1/2” wouldn’t do the trick. And whatever is left over on one sheet, you could double it in key arias. Then just pad the edges for the ski. Just tossing out ideas for skiers on a budget 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jpattigr Posted March 30, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted March 30, 2023 Super Happy that this seems to be coming around and looks like a few of us will be building new ski racks for our Loved 196’s. Thanks to all. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller igkya Posted April 3, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 3, 2023 I recall someone on this forum made ski racks out of PVC pipe that seemed like they worked well, but can't find the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted April 3, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 3, 2023 @mmosley899Did you get a copy of the ski rack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted April 3, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Jaypro said: @mmosley899Did you get a copy of the ski rack? I hope @Jody_Seal will share the file with everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted April 4, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted April 4, 2023 found it.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jpattigr Posted April 4, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted April 4, 2023 @Jody_Seal Thanks a ton! Could you give us a few measurements so we can replicate it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted April 9, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 9, 2023 @mmosley899Mike, were you able to recreate the rack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted April 11, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 11, 2023 @Jaypro @jpattigr @Andre Jody is sending the parts to me so I can do cad drawings and make them for whoever wants them. @Wish I understand diy on a budget, but I try to only do things once, for long term use, so I don’t have to do it again. 3 Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted April 11, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 11, 2023 @mmosley899 Put me on the list, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted April 11, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 11, 2023 Thanks, Mike! @mmosley899 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted April 11, 2023 Baller_ Share Posted April 11, 2023 @mmosley899anything I’ve built with this stuff I’ve only had to make once including fabrication of a riding lawn part but I don’t have CAD or your ability to make and create premium products. Mine still have that made at home look. LOL. Hope this works out for everyone. 👍👍😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Interjon Posted April 11, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 11, 2023 Same here Mike. Put me on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted April 11, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, mmosley899 said: @Jaypro @jpattigr @Andre Jody is sending the parts to me so I can do cad drawings and make them for whoever wants them. @Wish I understand diy on a budget, but I try to only do things once, for long term use, so I don’t have to do it again. Just to be sure,will you be sending us the CAD file or you'll be making them for sale ? Did you get the support bracket too? Edited April 11, 2023 by Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Killer Posted April 11, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 11, 2023 @Jody_Seal will that work with the 97-01 SN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bufootin Posted April 12, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 12, 2023 Any chance you could fabricate a similar to OEM ski rack for the Malibu TXi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted April 12, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) @Andre my business is making water ski products to sell. @Bufootin I will try to make this product in a version that will fit various boats. If you are wanting a particular rack built, I would need a sample part or cad drawing to work from. @Wish I understand completely, I have a long history of diy with whatever material I could find. I guess that is what lead me to where I am. Edited April 12, 2023 by mmosley899 3 Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted April 12, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 12, 2023 This is the work station I make from the Starboard material, to use on your dock… 2 Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted April 12, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 12, 2023 21 minutes ago, mmosley899 said: @Andre my business is making water ski products to sell. I must have misread your intention when you started this thread. I thought the idea was to share the outline drawing so we could ALL make our own. Stupid me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jpattigr Posted April 13, 2023 Author Baller Share Posted April 13, 2023 @andre Me too, I just want to build my own, PS I started this thread just asking for the outline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mmosley899 Posted April 13, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 13, 2023 @Andre @jpattigr the photo, thus the outline is posted above. Given you know the width of your average ski, you should be able to make your own version from that. The mounting bracket is another challenge… I haven’t seen that yet. 1 Mike's Overall Binding USA Water Ski Senior Judge Senior Driver Senior Tech Controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted April 13, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 13, 2023 @mmosley899Happy to buy them from you. I was thinking of mounting the racks with narrow aluminum bands, I could bend to attach to the gunnel and the floor as pictured above. I bought a couple of pieces of aluminum and played around with the angles to make it work. If you could sell me those, I could figure out the mounting brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Windsurfnut Posted April 13, 2023 Baller Share Posted April 13, 2023 My interest is in a finished product as well. Would be great if someone was able to create the mounting hardware as well, but as @Jaypro mentions, can prob make something up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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