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Just purchased the boat, took it out for the first time this past weekend. I think the boys and wife are really going to like the boat a lot. I do have a question, that hopefully someone can point me in the right direction for some assistance. We tried to surf behind our boat, but the wake just did not seem right. Should I fill up all 3 ballast tanks? What speed to pull? I had read about 9.5 but that seemed real slow and the wake seemed better at 12mph. Also, how do you calibrate perfect pass system? The mfg speedometer and perfect pass are about 1.5mph different, not sure if it is a big deal, but when pulling at such low speeds, 15-20% difference can make a big deal. Sorry for the rambling, so excited to start learning about our new boat.
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RE: Surfing behind SAN 226 Team Edition
I wouldnt use Perf Pass for Surfing. Speeds are too low and in my opinion, it is just easier to manually adjust speed. Also I have found that depending on the surfer and his/her ability, If they start to loose the 'pocket' you can adjust boat speed to help them regain position. As for setting up the Wake, Are you using any additional ballast besides the factory tanks? We ride behind an older (2005) 210 and our setup is: Belly tank full, 200# in the Bow, Both rear tanks full, and an additional fatsack in the locker on the side the person is surfing. I think my fatsack is a 400#er but we only fill it enough to fill the compartment and still be able to close the hatch. This produces a good waist high wave. As for speed,it varies by rider and abiity. speed is usually between 8 and 14. Hopefully this is of some use to you. Good luck and enjoy the new ride. 236 is a nice looking boat! -
RE: Surfing behind SAN 226 Team Edition
Thanks so much. We were only using the factory ballast tanks this weekend, sounds like we need to invest in a fat sac for some additional weight on the riders side.Comment
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RE: Surfing behind SAN 226 Team Edition
We were just surfing our 226 last night so here is what we had with very good results. We filled the rear tank on the surf side and we also had a 250 fatsac in the walkway and in the rear storage regardless of what side we surfed. We had nothing in the center tank (but usually do, it is getting fixed as we speak). I would fill it about half. for overall weight the more the better. The port wake is a little funny because it takes a while to set up so be patient. The wake will litterally go from pure wash to perfect from nowhere. The starboard wake is better and easier to set up due to prop rotation. Water depth can also be a factor, the deeper the better. We also had 4 people in the boat with everyone sitting on the surf side. As far as speed control goes we put the perfect pass in RPM Mode and it works very well that way. I want to say we were around 2200 - 2300 RPM, just make slight RPM adjustments using the arrows. On another topic when you board, the 226 likes alot of rear weight and it LOVES calm water. I know they all do but this one is VERY touchy in chop and with side to side weight distribution.Comment
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RE: Surfing behind SAN 226 Team Edition
I have the 216v - we have been filling just the side of the boat the person is on - turn slightly again to whichever side the person rides - at 10 -12 and the wakes seems pretty sweet for us.
Sure with some more weigh and or more/bigger people in the boat that would help
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