How to lengthen the wakesurf wake?

(joshuag) · (joshuag) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 05-11-2007, 7:40 AM

I finally started to get my wake surf wake dialed in. Port side wake (left side) is perfect. Strbd side needs a little more work. Anyways what i have noticed is that the wake sweet spot is really close to the swim step and would like to get that sweet spot pushed out a little more. By pushing the sweet spot back a little it would give me a little more room instead of running into the back of the boat. I hope that makes sence. If i need to get some pics to help i might be able to get some this weekend. Thanks

Josh

surfdad 05-11-2007, 8:02 AM

Two methods. Go faster :-)

and/or shift weight forward. Try speeding up the boat first, see how that affects the size, length and shape of the wake.

(surfnfury65) · (surfnfury65) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 05-11-2007, 12:32 PM

I added a fat sac under the seat, either port or starboard, and it made a much longer wake.
Surf More/Work Less!
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(joshuag) · (joshuag) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 05-16-2007, 6:38 PM

So I should try and put more weight up front? I am going to get the additional ballast for my boat within the next 2-3 weeks so that should help i think. I have been surfing at 11.5mph. Does that sound like a good speed or too slow? Thanks for the help.

Josh

(jusstty) · (jusstty) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 05-16-2007, 6:47 PM

More weight in the bow. Makes the wake smaller but longer.

(bigshow) · (bigshow) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 05-16-2007, 8:45 PM

IMO longer is much better than taller.

(joshuag) · (joshuag) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 05-16-2007, 11:30 PM

I have another question also. The left side of the wake is much cleaner and it actually curls like a real wave but the right side doesn't get as clean. A little bit of whitewash. Same amount of weight (people, ballast). Is that normall for some boats? Am i going to have to add alot of weight to get it clean? I will give more weight up front a try and let you know how it comes out. Thanks alot for the help

Josh

(nauty_tique) · (nauty_tique) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 05-17-2007, 6:12 AM

I would assume the wash on starboard side is due to prop rotation depending on the boat.

(bigshow) · (bigshow) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 05-17-2007, 7:30 AM

Right, the prop rotation makes it more difficult to make a good wake on one side or the other. It's less of an issue with some hulls.

(joshuag) · (joshuag) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 05-17-2007, 3:25 PM

How much weight do you guys put in your boat to get a good wake surf wake? I have an 06 X15 if that makes a difference

(bigshow) · (bigshow) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 05-17-2007, 3:48 PM

2,200 pounds. I'd love to see an X15 surf wake.

(joshuag) · (joshuag) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 05-17-2007, 10:44 PM

I will try and take some pics tommorrow or saturday for you. Then you guys can help me dial in my wake.

Josh