22v ideal wakeboard weight/speed/length

[Mogey]

this weekend we took the boat out with the intention of making the best/biggest wake we could. we only have 1550lbs of ballast (400lb bags in each locker and 750lb v shaped bag for bow), but we also loaded the boat with 11 people spread out evenly.. so probably about 1600 more lbs, close to 3k total. we had the perfect pass set to about 24mph and the line length was 70. the result was the wake was terribly inconsistent, even in flat water. it would wash over extremely easily when the rider would cut out, etc, and it didn't seem too much bigger than just the 1550 lbs with a couple people on the boat. any longer of a line and we'd probably have to increase the speed to 25+

we rode behind an x35 later in the day with its factory ballasts full and it had the cleanest, most consistent huge wake, even in a little chop. any way to get that behind the 22v?

thanks!

[Mogey]

also - i should mention we had the taps at 8 starting out, but that was obviously not good. moved it to 4 and it was a little better. what would be the ideal taps setting for that much weight?

[hyphen79]

Mogey, I have a 20v with two 1100# sacs, one in each rear locker that is mainly used for surfing. When we wakeboard we hardly use ballast. I will fill the a sac or both sacs up a little to clean the wake up. Depends on how many people I have in the boat. My 20v throws a better wake with no ballast than my buddies Sanger V237 with 1200 pounds of ballast.

It's all about weight distribution. IMO I would loose the weight in the bow, but that is me. I would start with little or no ballast, and then slowly increase your weight in the back, and use your taps to help clean it up / shape it.

[Wickedcummins]

my 22v threw the biggest wake with a 1000 pound bag nearest rear seating. then passangers where ever to keep the boat level

[rensink]

Bow weight lengthens the wake stern weight steepens it. Our rz2 when loaded (4,000lbs) we get that wash a little when cutting out just have to delay your quick return to the wake a second for it to reshape its self. Other question what are your taps at? Lastly how ACCURATE is your speedo bet it's off a bit..

[jzts0214]

when adding that much weight I find it better to leave the taps at 0.

[Mogey]

well, the reason i set out to build a bigger/better wake is bc i had a pro come out and ride (with no weight and taps at 8), i asked him how the wake was and he said tiny, need about 4-5k of weight to make a pro size wake. i actually saw him on the lake yesterday and the first thing he said was "put more weight on that boat yet?"

also, i have the 750lb bag in the front bc i've seen a lot of people here recommend 50/50 weight distribution, or at least 60/40. i guess i'm kinda hoping that someone on here has a 22v and mastered the best wake for it. i'm going to try leaving the taps at 0 and see how much that helps.

wicked, maybe i'll try taking the 2 400lb bags and putting them in the middle and see how that does. that would suck for space though.. what did you keep the taps at with that set up?

not sure how accurate the speedometer is, but the analog dial and the perfect pass both match, if that means anything.

[rensink]

I see you're from Austin, Texas by chance talkin about Billy? My weight set up now this is in an rz2!
Stock 2,000lbs (pro ballast)
300 up front
About 1000 in the back
Taps 3 speed 23.8mph (dialed in with a gps)

[Mogey]

nope, wasn't billy. i've actually never met him, but i see him giving lessons all the time.

[rensink]

nope, wasn't billy. i've actually never met him, but i see him giving lessons all the time.

Gotcha I got a chance to hang and chill with him for a couple days super cool guy! Also super good at giving pointers and tips

[Wickedcummins]

well, the reason i set out to build a bigger/better wake is bc i had a pro come out and ride (with no weight and taps at 8), i asked him how the wake was and he said tiny, need about 4-5k of weight to make a pro size wake. i actually saw him on the lake yesterday and the first thing he said was "put more weight on that boat yet?"

also, i have the 750lb bag in the front bc i've seen a lot of people here recommend 50/50 weight distribution, or at least 60/40. i guess i'm kinda hoping that someone on here has a 22v and mastered the best wake for it. i'm going to try leaving the taps at 0 and see how much that helps.

wicked, maybe i'll try taking the 2 400lb bags and putting them in the middle and see how that does. that would suck for space though.. what did you keep the taps at with that set up?

not sure how accurate the speedometer is, but the analog dial and the perfect pass both match, if that means anything.

taps on 8