G owners quick question

[gate9869]

This is probably a stupid question but what are you guys using the compartment under the reversible seat for ? I definitely think its a good hidden compartment in the boat for anything illegal haha but not sure what its purpose is !!

[swankster]

I put my docking ropes there. They are not used much and our out of the way.

[northwestwater]

thinks for the info on the extra compartment! i just saw it and apparently i have been using it to store dead spiders

[bradw]

G owners, has any one got a fuel comparison between the 450 and 550 motors? still struggling on what option to go. The other one is can you run rev10s or rev410, do the 410's work with the factory bimini or do the speakers fowl on the bimini arms?

[jrz1]

With the standard factory bimini arms.....

[robertsmcfarland]

just remember , what ever you place in it will eventually get wet with that tidal wave coming over the back, I used to keep babes and an cleaning rag but when i went to get it one day it was soaked.I know how to avoid. but every once in awhile you have a new driver or you just need to stop fast, without a slight turn!!

[ironj32]

G owners, has any one got a fuel comparison between the 450 and 550 motors? still struggling on what option to go.

I had the ZR 450 last season, and now have the XS 550. I seem to be running about $5-10 more per set. This isn't really an apples to apples comparison, however, as I'm running about 1000 more pounds of ballast (was running factory + 2200 extra). Seem to be running about $35-$45/set...obviously, a big factor is how much I fall. If I'm trying new stuff or am having a rough day, it'll be a bit on the higher side.

I will say that the XS 550 is an AWESOME engine. With the extra 1000 pounds of ballast over the 450, I'm running at about 500 fewer rpms. Hole shot and turn arounds are no problem at all. The boat typically doesn't fall below 21 mph in a fairly tight turn around. Top speed, empty, is only about 3 mph more than the ZR 450. She tops out at about 42 mph, with the factory prop.

If your going to be staying at or below factory ballast + <2000 (extra ballast and people), then I think the 450 is fine. If you want to run more than 2000 pounds extra, then I'd say consider the 550.

[gate9869]

McFarland I learned that on the test drive haha whoops !! Rookie G mistake for sure lol

BradW Rev410s will not work with factory bimini I tried to go that route. Instead I had to go with the rev10s they worked out nicely !! I do not have any info on the difference between the motor but ironj knows what he is talking about in that category for sure !

Pics of the rev10s

[gate9869]

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hopefully they work this time

[nyryan2001]

gate- holy crap.


Iron- can you post up some pics of your wake when you are sac'd out like that? would appreciate to see what it looks like.

[perry386]

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hopefully they work this time

You should paint your speaker grills Crush Orange!!!! That would be the touch to set this boat over the top.

[bsb4fsu]

Jay - how long are your typical sets, about 30 mins? I seem to be averaging about 8-10 gallons/hour over the entire tank of fuel. That would put me about $32-$40/hour. That is about 65% wakeboard with factory ballast + 3 people, 20% wakeboard factory + 2500 pounds and 15% with stock ballast.

I had the ZR 450 last season, and now have the XS 550. I seem to be running about $5-10 more per set. This isn't really an apples to apples comparison, however, as I'm running about 1000 more pounds of ballast (was running factory + 2200 extra). Seem to be running about $35-$45/set...obviously, a big factor is how much I fall. If I'm trying new stuff or am having a rough day, it'll be a bit on the higher side.

I will say that the XS 550 is an AWESOME engine. With the extra 1000 pounds of ballast over the 450, I'm running at about 500 fewer rpms. Hole shot and turn arounds are no problem at all. The boat typically doesn't fall below 21 mph in a fairly tight turn around. Top speed, empty, is only about 3 mph more than the ZR 450. She tops out at about 42 mph, with the factory prop.

If your going to be staying at or below factory ballast + <2000 (extra ballast and people), then I think the 450 is fine. If you want to run more than 2000 pounds extra, then I'd say consider the 550.

[bsb4fsu]

Sorry, that is with the 450.

[WakeNSurf]

With the standard factory bimini arms.....

Just wondering who did the install for you?

[jrz1]

Mike's Liquid Audio in Gastonia. Should be able to pick it up this weekend. For those who would nit pic, yes, he's already straightened the grills - my 6 year old noticed it in the picture before I did.....