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robesaw 
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 Topic: Surfing/BallastPosted: July-16-2008 at 6:44pm |
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We have a '90 Ski Nautique. I'm interested in water ballast for surfing. Has anyone done this successfully with an older Nautique? I don't want to swamp the boat, and I don't want to spend the money if the hull just won't produce a wake.
Any other tips? After trying surfing, it's all we want to do... |
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Rob.
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SNobsessed
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Posted: July-17-2008 at 1:42am |
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Ballast so it leans to one side & drive in a slow turn. Watch your temp gauge - it really works the engine.
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Z65P
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Posted: July-18-2008 at 12:52am |
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I have a 1990 Nautique. We surf behind it on a regular basis. The ballast I use is as follows: I have two 33-gallon plastic storage tubs filled with water that sit in the back. I have no back seats. I use the tubs for storage when empty. I have a padded upholstered plywood board cut to match the shape of the tops of both tubs. The set up functions as a back seat and ballast. I use three 80 lb sand bags to fine tune the ballast.
When surfing, I put all three sand bags in the drivers corner of the rear and maintain a speed of about 9.5mph. This pushes up a nice wake with good surfable pocket. I have a Samson wakeboard tower. I use a short 15 foot rope with a 3 foot braid for an handle. |
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robesaw
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Posted: July-18-2008 at 3:48am |
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Wow thanks.
So will it produce enough wake to drop the rope? |
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Rob.
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Z65P
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Posted: July-18-2008 at 7:50pm |
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Yes, you can toss the rope back in the boat. Or let it trail along side and pick it up if you surf out of the pocket.
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adamophoto
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Posted: August-15-2008 at 3:33am |
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1989 nautique 2001 with 400 lbs across the back seat, 400 lbs along the side of the engine you are surfing, and 3 people... I was able to let go of my rope first day ever trying to surf - on a 4'10" skim style wakesurfer. Still trying to go a distance, but felt pretty good once we moved a couple people around the seats. Havent really been on newer boats too much, but two of my passengers said it was a better wave than their friend's 06 centurion and 04 super air nautique of some sort... I was impressed! While driving, i turned away from the weight while picking up a rider, and brought a bunch of water over the rail, so remember to turn into the weight and hit your own wake at 90*, or peeps get wet...
can't wait to fine tune my weight though, i'm sure i can get a better wave |
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GottaSki
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Posted: August-16-2008 at 6:34pm |
Learn to ski better. Move to the coast. etc. well you asked... |
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BuffaloBFN
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Posted: August-18-2008 at 11:25am |
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Another meathod...very adjustable!
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robesaw
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Posted: August-19-2008 at 7:23pm |
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OK, so now I hear that the intense pressure can be bad news for the prop shaft. What say you, experts?
I spoke with fat sacs and they say 2x750lb bags and drop the stern to the rubber line. That sounds very risky. I think I'll try one bag first. We got ourselves a short rope and a surf board - definately a lot of work w/o the wake. BTW - Vancouver is on the coast... |
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Rob.
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BuffaloBFN
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Posted: August-21-2008 at 1:55pm |
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Wow, hard to believe this crowd didn't have a comment on that pic?!!?
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TRBenj
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Posted: August-21-2008 at 2:31pm |
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Greg, no comment neccessary- its a Mastercraft. What else would you expect?
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Posted: August-22-2008 at 10:02pm |
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BuffaloBFN, cool pic!
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Posted: August-23-2008 at 3:12pm |
Indeed Tim... indeed. |
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