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HiImScott 10-04-2020 12:26 AM

20-21ft Surf boats that clear a 7ft garage door
 
What are my options? Would like something newer with a factory surf system, but it doesn't seem like there are many newer boats that clear a 7ft garage door. So far the GS20 is the only one I've seen specifically advertised to clear a 7ft door, but it's definitely more than I want to spend.

sandm01 10-04-2020 3:57 AM

if you don't mind a little older boat, tige 22ve with alpha z tower NOT on 18's will clear a 7ft door if you have someone inside holding the tower down. this was with samson racks on a metalcraft trailer.
it's that close that you have to hold the tower down.
2 houses with 7ft doors and boat slid under both with a few inches to spare.

not sure if that means an rz2 will fit as well since it's basically the same hull.

know it's a little older boat but several have retro'ed gsa on them and it's a solid surf/wakeboard hull.

HiImScott 10-04-2020 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sandm01 (Post 2002556)
if you don't mind a little older boat, tige 22ve with alpha z tower NOT on 18's will clear a 7ft door if you have someone inside holding the tower down. this was with samson racks on a metalcraft trailer.
it's that close that you have to hold the tower down.
2 houses with 7ft doors and boat slid under both with a few inches to spare.

not sure if that means an rz2 will fit as well since it's basically the same hull.

know it's a little older boat but several have retro'ed gsa on them and it's a solid surf/wakeboard hull.

I have a friend that has a 22ve and it does surf quite well, but it's a 22' boat and I would have to remove the swim platform every time I bring it in/out of the boathouse. Even a 21' boat will be really tight with the swim platform on, but it should be doable.

Being a boathouse that's right off the water I don't have the luxury of being able to raise the roof or lengthen the structure... It's grandfathered in as is, but the MN DNR won't let me make it any bigger.

granddaddy53 10-05-2020 11:15 PM

a ‘14 a20 Axis will fit as long as tower mirror is loosened and swing in to cabin after tower down, find a ‘14 and you have an inexpensive boat with an automated surf system

HiImScott 10-06-2020 4:18 AM

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Originally Posted by granddaddy53 (Post 2002626)
a ‘14 a20 Axis will fit as long as tower mirror is loosened and swing in to cabin after tower down, find a ‘14 and you have an inexpensive boat with an automated surf system

Good to know an A20 will fit, that seems like a decent option. I know from experience the tower on the '14 Axis models is a pain in the ass to fold. Do you know if a '15+ A20 will fit with the newer tower? It looks like it would be easier to raise/lower the tower with the hinged support plates.

Gatsby 10-06-2020 2:15 PM

My Sanger 2008 fits in a 7ft garage. I think they are still the same size these days . I believe you can get a wave system on them as well.

stevev210 10-09-2020 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HiImScott (Post 2002635)
Good to know an A20 will fit, that seems like a decent option. I know from experience the tower on the '14 Axis models is a pain in the ass to fold. Do you know if a '15+ A20 will fit with the newer tower? It looks like it would be easier to raise/lower the tower with the hinged support plates.

Yes, 15+ A20's fit under 7' garage door, I had a 16 A20 and a 18 T22 that both cleared under 7' garage door by a couple inches.


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