How do you weight your boat?

[jsmith]

I have a '82 ski nautique 2001 . Just got it. I was wondering how others that have the same boat weight it to wakeboard and wakesurf? I'm planning on getting sacs but before I buy what I think I need I was looking for suggestions. Thanks for the insights in advance. :grin:

[Erik]

RE: How do you weight your boat?

I would start off with a search here on the Web site.

This topic comes up a lot. By a lot I mean weekly at least.

[gride300]

RE: How do you weight your boat?

i'm not familiar with the bow area, but you could easily put a pair of fly high side sacs on either side of your engine so you don't drag the stern down. they also make a seat that replaces the factory rear one but i think that would be way too much weight. i think side sacs are your best bet, but if you really want to go crazy they will make your sacs to whatever measurements you give them.

[Erik]

RE: How do you weight your boat?

Full size sack in back (500-600lbs), "fat buddies" or side sacks on either side of the engine cover (300lbs each) and about 250lbs or rocks, sand or lead will get you in the world class wake size range. That's how we weight ours. These boats like weight in the middle. Know that you'll be riding low and will need to take those turns to pick up the rider slooowly. Be safe. I don't recommend full size sacs on either side of the engine as it is #1 too much weight and #2 I worry about those huge tanks pressing the engine cover against the manifolds.

But that's just me.

[jsmith]

RE: How do you weight your boat?

Thanks, I was thinking of starting with the Launch Pad twin sacs (440lbs each). Keeping them on either side of the engine, towards the back. they are 15"x15"x50. " I was told that weighting the front of the boat was just as important as the back, what do you have under the dash/ bow area? I'm also planning on barrowing some smaller sacs from a friend to fine tune. Any thoughts on my plan of attack?