Setting up an xlv for wake surfing

[Natz08]

I am trying to set up my new XLV for surfing and dont get me wrong its a nice wake compared to my old outback. But just not what i dreamed it up to be. I am filling only the left side ballast and the wake plate all the way down and and getting just a small curl not much bigger than my outback with a couple fat sacs. on my XLV I have the gravity III ballast system and the more I look into it on the forums it sounds like the gravity III isnt enough wieght in the back to do the job I even had a few people on the left side of the boat. I just want that huge wake thats why I purchased this boat so if anybody thinks im heading in the wrong direction or knows somthing I dont please help me out thanks :roll:

[Ed G]

you probably do need more weight in the back corner.

Your boat was outfitted for wakeboarding not wakesurfing.

You want the corner of the boat weighted enough so the rub rail sits about 2 - 3 inches above the water surface when the boat is at rest. The swim platform should be submerged.

If it is, then you need to determine your best speed for your desired wake

Make sure you are in deep water.

[04OUTBACK]

When you say wakeplate all the way down, you might want to try 75-100% up. Sometimes the wakeplate down/up gets confused.. up will give you more bow lift/more stern in the water/more push on wave.

What size sacs are in the XLV rear lockers? I have 06 LSV and replaced the factory sacs with 750 lb bags on each side. helps a ton.

BW

[Natz08]

Cool thanks guys I will put my two 600 pounders in that corner I think to test it out. But I still want to just hit a button to fill it and drain it and not have sacs sitting out all over in my seating area just waiting for the stinking weather :x

[Natz08]

oh sorry the xlv has a 900 in the fron and two 400s in the rear but sound like i will need to do some double stacking lol

[04OUTBACK]

Natz
I bet the Fly High 750s will easily replace those 400s and you won't have to dbl stak and have ballast at flip of switch

[saltyoysters]

check out my vid. on my set up :lol:
http://s99.photobucket.com/albums/l295/saltyoysters/?action=view&current=MOV01549.flv

[Ed G]

free riding and only one person in the boat...

I'd say you got the set-up nailed!!

Whats the weight and location of the sacs?

[byronkoz]

Now all you need is a flagger/observer. :o

[saltyoysters]

Yes i do need more people to surf with , but in ga. all you need is a mirror and a driver. no flag needed.

600 in front locker
400 in rear port
400+750 in rear starb.
750 in seat behind driver
12 mph on pp
w/plate set on 7/8 or line on right side of guage ( down )
my weight is 170
only 1 person in boat most of the time.

and looking forward in testing the charity board i am building.

[Ed G]

florida is the same way - no flag and a mirror.

I like an extra person on board to throw the rope back to a downed surfer.

[byronkoz]

WOW I had no idea!!! Big no no in Cali and Ariz for sure.

[Natz08]

Cool thanks salty I have two 600s in the garage I will throw those in next time im out and see what happends

[saltyoysters]

OK,
Iwas able to surf with a

750 bag in rear starboard locker
plate all the way up
1 person in boat
10.3 mph
4.5 inch fins (3) on my xbc fish.

the driver said the boat handled like it was on a sunday cruise, i had to pump the board at this speed but it felt good and was a fun work out.

[jonmata70]

Hey nat,
put a couple of fat guys & you should have a big wake
Later,Budda

[ATLOUTBACKV]

salty what lake are you on?

[saltyoysters]

the only lake you can ride 12 months a year , that has water in it . i'm on lake sinclair.
and i am looking for more people to ride with me. surf, wake, knee