X-2 with Fly High additional ballast

(boarditup) · (boarditup) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 01-10-2008, 10:09 AM

I ordered an X-2 and plan to install the Fly High additional ballast bag setup - 1,600 pounds. Anyone done this before? Tips, advice, etc.?

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 01-10-2008, 11:02 AM

Karl,

a buddy of mine on our lake did the whole thing...he has a pretty detailed write up on here.

(c640947) · (c640947) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 01-11-2008, 10:23 AM

i have posted the info a number of times. if your x2 is 06 or 08 its no problem. do a search of previous posts.

07 has ballast pumps with timers that are tough to change

(c640947) · (c640947) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 01-11-2008, 10:25 AM

only thing i have not have said before is use hairdryer to heat hose before you put on fittings. makes em go on ton easier.

its easy process. first time prob 3 hours one side, 1.5 hours second side. bow takes 2-3 hours.

if you know what doing, whole thing in like 4?

(boarditup) · (boarditup) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 01-11-2008, 2:01 PM

I plan on having the dealer install it. I saw the heater hose issue. Any other issues? Should I have additional pumps and switches installed? How long does it take to fill? How long does it take to empty?

Thanks

(1boarder_kevin)

what is the heater hose issue. I too am getting ready to tackle this project. Anyone know how to reprogram 08 mcs ballast timers

(jmuthafnp) · (jmuthafnp) **Join Date: Feb 2006** 01-14-2008, 10:02 AM

Make sure you order a new prop too. Stocker doesn't cut it on my 06. Just ordered an OJ XMP 14.25x14

(Message edited by jmuthafnp on January 14, 2008)

(boarditup) · (boarditup) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 01-14-2008, 4:57 PM

I am a dealer for both OJ and Acme. I'll try out a few and see what works the best. Since I'll be using the boat for more than full out ballast wakeboarding, I'll carry a no-ballast high speed prop as well. We barefoot.

(gti2lo) · (gti2lo) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 01-14-2008, 5:08 PM

07 and 08's have the 14.25x14 prop already...