2008 SAN 230 Wakesurf Help

[artmac]

I have read a dozen or more "instructions" on what to do to be able to wakesurf (no rope) behind different types of Nautiques.

I need a tutorial on my specific boat if anyone would be so kind.

I have the stock ballasts and nothing additional.

Please advise what to fill port, belly and starboard or what percentage of each for what side.

Also, speed. I saw a Malibu wakesurf video and they looked like they were going much faster than 10-11 mph.

The only thing I think I know is the wake plate needs to be all the way back (unless I am wrong).

Please help me out because the surfing has become a big part of my families lake time

Very much appreciated.

Art

[Miljack]

I have the same boat, and we can surf stock, but ideally you'll want to add extra weight to make it much better. I have 750 # x 2 plumbed in the rear lockers, and an arrow sack in the belly. For my boat, we fill the side we're surfing; stock rear + 750 and stock belly + Arrow (~650#)
I find that an extra 200# surf side helps. Try 10.5 mph as a starting point for port or starboard, and play with it from there.

Search here as many have built really nice surf wakes on their 230's....

[artmac]

Thanks Miljack (I have been at the lake building a new boat dock).

I will search some more and see what I can see.

We'll be out next weekend and I will try your suggestions.

Art