ballast setup

(lrbs_xstar) · (lrbs_xstar) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 04-11-2007, 6:54 PM

ok i have a 01 xstar and im running stock ballast and also 200 extra in the back on the left side to even the boat out. Do i need to add any extra weight to the front to make the wake better or should i just leave it how it is?

(snyper1d) · (snyper1d) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 04-11-2007, 6:59 PM

Check out this thread...

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/3183/434717.html?1176339723

Just get as much weight as possible in that thing...you definately need front weight.

(lrbs_xstar) · (lrbs_xstar) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 04-11-2007, 7:04 PM

yea thts why i was asking because i just read that thread....how much weight would i need
i only have 1000 pounds of total weight in the boat plus the driver who ways 200,thats y i added 200 pounds of sand to the left side to even the boat out

(rwb) · (rwb) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 04-11-2007, 8:02 PM

With stock rear, and ski locker ballast, I would recommend adding at least 500# to the bow. That maintains about a 1:1 ratio between the rear and bow ballast, which I'm finding to be ideal.

Good luck, and happy riding.

(snyper1d) · (snyper1d) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 04-11-2007, 8:23 PM

yes....i would go with a 50/50 if not 60/40 front/rear. The more weight the bigger the grin on your face will be!