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  • RunsWithScissors
    • Sep 2009
    • 4



    Considering a SAN 210 and had a few questions...

    Hi all, I'm new to the site and had a few questions about the new(er) SAN 210.

    I currently own an MB B52 V23, which puts out the perfect wake for me. However, the boat is a bit big (23ft) and I'm considering downsizing next year. I do not like the wake on any of the newer 21ft MBs, so they are out of the picture. #1 on my list is the newer 210.

    My questions for those of you who have a newer 210 are:

    - How are you weighting it? Do you have to sack it out to get a really good wake?

    - I've heard the newer wake is a bit more mellow compared to the original hull. Is the newer wake more like the X-1? Or is it still steep?

    - If you do add extra weight, is the 343 engine enough? Or would you recommend the ZR-6? I currently have the ZR-6 in my MB, but I'm also carrying almost 3K of ballast.

    - How is the wake unweighted at slow speeds? I have 2 younger daughters (12 & 9) who ride, but when I go slow w/ my MB, the wake washes out.

    - Is there any real difference between the '08 and '09 (and even 2010)?


    Any wake pics w/ weight setup, rope length, speed, etc. would be appreciated (I searched but couldn't find any).

    I know that the best thing for me to do is to go to a dealer and demo, but the nearest dealer is ~ 2+ hours away, so I'd like to get an idea of what I need in terms of extra weight & where to put it for the demo.

    I'm not that good of a rider, but a few of my friends are...and they are very, very picky about their wakes...
  • jonfo
    Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
    • Jul 2003
    • 385

    • Bellevue, WA

    • 1990 SN 2016 G23

    #2
    RE: Considering a SAN 210 and had a few questions...

    1995-2006 old SuperSport/210 is the original hull
    2007-2010 new 210 hulls are the same but the deck changed from 07 to 08
    the rest an owner of a new 210 will have to answer
    -Jon
    16 G23
    07 220 TE
    05 211 TE
    95 SS (210)
    89 SN

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    • kevfran99
      • Sep 2008
      • 335

      • ATL

      • 08 210 SAN Team

      #3
      RE: Considering a SAN 210 and had a few questions...

      How are you weighting it? Do you have to sack it out to get a really good wake? Factory wake is nice....sacked out is insane. I have friends with Supras, BUs and MCs and they all want to ride behind my boat.

      - I've heard the newer wake is a bit more mellow compared to the original hull. Is the newer wake more like the X-1? Or is it still steep? can't comment, but it's better than my friends 07 X30

      - If you do add extra weight, is the 343 engine enough? Or would you recommend the ZR-6? I currently have the ZR-6 in my MB, but I'm also carrying almost 3K of ballast. I run an extra 2100lbs and the 343 is plenty of engine. It's takes a second longer to plane, but eats less gas and costs alot less from the factory. I wouldn't order one that way.I get better gas mieage than everyone I know.

      - How is the wake unweighted at slow speeds? I have 2 younger daughters (12 & 9) who ride, but when I go slow w/ my MB, the wake washes out. depends on what speeds your talking about....under 17 mph it will wash out, but will with every boat.

      - Is there any real difference between the '08 and '09 (and even 2010)? the only differences are the newer tower in '09, the sounds system change in '09(just the newer version of the polk audios) and the dash changed every year.

      I highly reccomend the 210. It's a great boat. I've loved every minute of mine!
      '08 SAN 210 Team Black w/Patriot red top stripe-Tow Biminis over the tower-4 under water transom lights-hot/cold shower-crest carpet-full throttle steering wheel-extra 6 channel JL amp-Pro 80's-WS420-fiberglass sub enclosure-led'd vents-Chromax Letters-and Tinted windshield for now......

      Tow Vehicle--05 GMC 2500 Crew Cab Short Bed 6.6L Duramax/Allison with a few mods


      -GO DAWGS!-

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      • RunsWithScissors
        • Sep 2009
        • 4



        #4
        RE: Considering a SAN 210 and had a few questions...

        Thanks for the info.

        One follow up question:

        For the 2100 lbs, how are you configuring it? 60/40? 50/50? Also, the website says standard ballast is 940lbs. Is that really all you can get? Or are there extra options (i.e. MasterCraft's PWT Edition). I have 400lbs of pop bags, but the remainder of ballast (2500 lbs) is stock in the MB, so it goes w/ it when I sell it.

        For my youngest daughter, we run her a tad over 17, probably around 17.5. My oldest daughter is ~ 19. Its hard to tell exact numbers as my boat reads somewhat slow (i.e. I ride ~ 21, which is closer to 23 on my friend's X-Star).

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        • kevfran99
          • Sep 2008
          • 335

          • ATL

          • 08 210 SAN Team

          #5
          RE: Considering a SAN 210 and had a few questions...

          One follow up question:

          For the 2100 lbs, how are you configuring it? 60/40? 50/50? Also, the website says standard ballast is 940lbs. Is that really all you can get? Or are there extra options (i.e. MasterCraft's PWT Edition). I have 400lbs of pop bags, but the remainder of ballast (2500 lbs) is stock in the MB, so it goes w/ it when I sell it. No extra is offered......the additional 2100 is fatsacs. I run one 280lber ontop of each rear tank and then put the 760 on the floor in the middle and the 780 on top of the front seats. No extra riders just me and the rider. With more people I use less fatsacs.

          For my youngest daughter, we run her a tad over 17, probably around 17.5. My oldest daughter is ~ 19. Its hard to tell exact numbers as my boat reads somewhat slow (i.e. I ride ~ 21, which is closer to 23 on my friend's X-Star). anything over 17 and you won't have anything wash out. I was riding at 18 and bumped it to 21.
          '08 SAN 210 Team Black w/Patriot red top stripe-Tow Biminis over the tower-4 under water transom lights-hot/cold shower-crest carpet-full throttle steering wheel-extra 6 channel JL amp-Pro 80's-WS420-fiberglass sub enclosure-led'd vents-Chromax Letters-and Tinted windshield for now......

          Tow Vehicle--05 GMC 2500 Crew Cab Short Bed 6.6L Duramax/Allison with a few mods


          -GO DAWGS!-

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          • crowland
            • Feb 2008
            • 137

            • Dallas, TX

            • 2018 G23 - Current 2013 G23 - For Sale 2008 - 230 SAN TE - SOLD 2003 210 SAN TE - SOLD

            #6
            RE: Considering a SAN 210 and had a few questions...

            You cant get the upgraded ballast through CC, but you can order from any Fly High dealer - they have a 4 sac system for an extra 1600lbs that works on the 210

            http://www.fatsac.com/FlyHigh/FlyHighSacs.html#superair

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            • SuperSquirt
              Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
              • Apr 2008
              • 534

              • Tennessee

              • 2008 SANTE 210

              #7
              You wanted pics....you got pics!

              These are taken from my 08 210 and a friends 08 210. The first pic is my boat with about 2500lbs riding at 75ft. The next two are a little over 3000lbs and 80ft.

              Kevfran pretty much nailed it on all your other questions. The 6.0 liter is a great engine but a waste of money, spend the extra cash on a Wetsounds speaker upgrade and rock out.
              Attached Files

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              • RunsWithScissors
                • Sep 2009
                • 4



                #8
                That first pics looks sweet. Actually, it looks a bit like my B52 V23 wake (if you've ever been to wakeworld, you've seen this pic):



                Time to setup a ride w/ the local (and I use that term loosely) Nautique dealer before it gets too cold. I think I can scrounge up an extra 1K in ballast for a test ride, and maybe a few peeps to fill out the boat.

                I'll try to get a few pics & let you know what I come up with.

                Thanks again for the info.

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                • highrock
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 206

                  • Salisbury, NC

                  • 1995 Ski Nautique (2017-Current) 2015 G21 (2016-Current) 2010 230 (2012-2016) 2008 210 (2008-2012)

                  #9
                  In my 210 I am running about 250-300 on top of the rear tanks, about 250 lbs in lead in the middle and another 400-500 sac on top of the front seats. I usually have 3-5 people in the boat so in all its around 2000-2500 on top of stock ballast and I love it. I ride at 75-80 feet 23-24 mph. I have several pics but none really showing the wake too great.

                  My girlfriend is just learning and rides about 18-20. the wake is a little washy, but the shortest my rope goes is 70. The hydrogate helps a little with that.

                  I would say the 343 is plenty for power and dont think you would really need more.

                  I have been behind many boats and each wake is a little different, never been behind a MB but the Nautiques and the newer Malibu's with the power wedge are tops on my list.
                  2010 Super Air 230
                  2008 Super Air 210

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                  • Tapps210
                    • Jun 2009
                    • 6

                    • Lake Tapps, WA


                    #10
                    250 on top of the rear tanks and 300 in the bow usually with 3 people at 23mph and 70-75ft rope depending how my body feels that day. More people and I leave out some ballast. Realistically most of the time I run with just the factory tanks and the same amount of people on a 70ft rope. You don't need a ton of weight to get a nice wake. '07 210TE

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                    • ren210
                      • Oct 2009
                      • 6



                      #11
                      hey, supersquirt, not sure if you know how the wake in the 1st pic was weighted? we have recently got a new 210
                      Having some trouble with weighting it right, I'm finding it very mellow, if too much weight is in the back it will porpoise
                      easily, an too much in the front an it's the mellow style wake, just curious of some other's weighting setups, would ultimately
                      like a bit more lip/steeper, have not had too many experiences with this boat... Any help appreciated, thanks.

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                      • SuperSquirt
                        Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                        • Apr 2008
                        • 534

                        • Tennessee

                        • 2008 SANTE 210

                        #12
                        In the first pic, i had my factory tanks full with an additional 400 on top of each hard tank in the rear lockers. I had a tube sac filled in the ski locker which is around 250-300, and I had 8 people on the boat with one riding (3 people in the bow). Riding at 23.5 with the plate down.

                        The key for big steep wakes is adding just barely enough weight up front to stop the porpoising, and use the plate.

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                        • ren210
                          • Oct 2009
                          • 6



                          #13
                          yeah very interesting... so where do you have the plate positioned in the ramp position??? i.e forward? is the weight you need in the front dependant on how much you have in the back or not?

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                          • SuperSquirt
                            Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                            • Apr 2008
                            • 534

                            • Tennessee

                            • 2008 SANTE 210

                            #14
                            Pull the lever back towards the back of the boat once you get planed off and the speed set, it will help make the wake steeper

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                            • ren210
                              • Oct 2009
                              • 6



                              #15
                              yeah thats what ive been doing, so with 2x250kgs in the rear lockers an a 250kg in the walkway with a 250kg in the bow and it still seems mellow. should there be less in the front? just enough to stop from porpising?

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