ballast

[Gudge]

I understand the way taps works with a convex hull. it makes perfect sence, but how many of the 22 or 24V owners are still adding ballast? Did anyone get the new factory ballast options? I'm just curious about the convex hulls, not the older versions.

[Ruune]

I'll be running TAPS and ballast when mine comes. I'm ordering mine without the factory ballast for 2 reasons- #1 I dont like rigid ballast- I want to be able to take out the sacks and use the space. #2- I can add more weight than the 1000 lbs that the factory option holds.

[Sammamish22V]

If you are a serious wakeboarder, you absolutely have to add ballast. 1k in ballast is a great start, 2k is incredible. I have a custom built Rival Industries 5 bag system that fills and drains almost 2000 pounds in about 5 minutes flat. Each bag has a separate fill and drain switch, which is great for alternating between surfing and wakeboarding.

[Gudge]

How is the factory ballast option?? I havent found anyone that has it.

[Sammamish22V]

I haven't either. I think Rival has a much better set up than the factory and I believe it will cost you a lot less as well. The owner of Rival is also a Tige dealer, so he has these things dialed in with the Tige's. It is by far the best option on my boat (with the exception of PP and my stereo system).

What Tige really needs to do is use the Rival system in their boats. The way I mounted the switch panel, it looks like a stock set up.

[Matt Garcia]

Sammamish22V, I have seen your wake on wakeworld.com and I must say I was impressed with the size and shape. That Rival Ballast seems like an awesome setup.

[Cheeky]

Will Tige ever sanction their dealers installing the 5th bag in the hull under the walkway in the bow ?

I would love for my dealer to do this, but he was told it would void the warranty.

[Sammamish22V]

I didn't even think about this when I did it. Glad I just "did it" without thinking about it. I have no clue why it would void the warranty. It is a small hole to stuff the bag into, but is very important. I 500 pound bag in the center of the boat makes a big difference.

[Cheeky]

Exactly, when I first read you post on either WW or Wakeboarder, I thought that is an AWESOME idea. A buddy with a 22v asked our dealerr and was told no. I also asked for my 21 V thinking I could save the space under my seats, plus get an extra 100 lbs (only have 400 under the front seats).

I would like to see why this is so bad. Like I said, I think it is a brilliant use of space.

[Gudge]

Did you cut the floor out or is there a compartment door that you were able to push it through? I'm going to look at one today, but never noticed before.

[Sammamish22V]

We cut a small hole in the floor, just big enough to stuff a 500 pound sac into. There is a great spot underneath there to fit the sac. Then a removable cap was installed, like the ones you see in the back of boats to access wiring and such. I'll try and get out there to take a few pics.

[Andrew]

Cutting a hole in the walk through floor will void the warranty, see Limited Warranty Agreement. By cutting a hole in the floor you have altered the construction process by removing/changing the structural features that we had designed into the boats. Our construction methods insures the strongest boats in the market today. With the introduction of the 2004 models, being all composite, portions of the stringer system is now located under the walk through and if a person was to cut a hole in that area they will be altering the structural integerity of the stringer system and this will not be covered under any warranty.

[Ruune]

I was thinking the same thing, but this brings up another point. What if you wanted to add perfect pass later on? That would entail cutting a small hole through the hull for the speedo pickup. What about holes for an add-on ballast system or additional bilge pumps?

[Andrew]

Adding a hole for perfect pass or installing overflows for ballast is completely different than cutting openings into walk throughs. Before cutting into any boat I would check with the manufacturer and ask the questions concerning warranty. Tige Boats can only warranty items that have been installed at the factory during the boats construction. Any options that a dealership or individual adds to a boat is covered by the dealership or individual installing the options.

[Porter]

Sack in the center of the bow

Another option to get a sack in the walkway of a pre-2004 boat might be to take out the fuel tank, run the plumbing to the sack, and then replace the fuel tank. This is a ton of work, but it would get you to the same point without having to cut a hole in the floor.

Andrew, I assume that wouldn't void any warranty, correct?