Ordering a ‘19 GS22 and need input

[idahosan]

You could run a 2 x 8 piece of wood across the top of the windshield so the tower can rest on it thereby allowing you to put your cover on the boat with tower folded down. Tower just won’t be folded down as low as pictured but should still fit in garage. This is how I store myG for winter storage

Excellent idea. Thank you

[idahosan]

How deep is your garage?

It is 25’ deep. The gs22 fits with tongue folded and about 10” to spare.

[Hurley]

Thanks for the comments on the H6 vs ZR4. I ordered the H5 and was wondering more specifically how the H5 would do on the 230 vs the H6. The 230 is a rather light boat compared to the G's. There's a good chance I may have 800lbs of lead, and 6 adults in the boat, we have pro ballast too. At the altitude would the H5 do it? Kylant, I noticed the Sparks dealership had a 230 with a H5, never got to test that at altitude. Wonder if you did? We don't waterski but would want to empty the tanks and get across the lake quickly if there's a storm. The dealer said it wouldn't make much of a difference with the H5 vs H6, only a couple MPH.

[Hurley]

...also, I could maybe still switch to H6. I wonder if the H6 could perform well enough without changing the prop too? That seems like a hassle and it's about a $1000 for another prop. I could factor that cost against the $6000 upgrade for a better motor (H6 vs H5).

[kylant]

Hurley,
The 230 obviously has a different hull design. I have been told it is more efficient and planes quicker. I demoed the 230 with ZR4 on Folsom. It had plenty of power. I also ran my GS20 on Folsom and it too had plenty of power. The power difference was dramatic compared to running on Tahoe.
I don't know if the H5 loaded down like you describe would be enough motor. It may be, but I just don't know. I have never been in a boat with the H5.
For me, I knew I wanted the biggest motor because of my experience with the ZR4. My boat runs on Tahoe 95% of the time.
The best would be to demo an H5, but obviously at this time of year, that is not an option.
Props run $500, and take about 10 minutes to change, not 1K

[GMLIII]

Excellent idea. Thank you

I wish I had a better picture but it will give you an idea of the 2 x 8 placement on the windshield allowing the tower to be down 3/4 of the way with cover on the boat. If you decide to go this route do not get a treated 2 x 8 because it is too heavy. An untreated piece of lumber is much lighter and easier to maneuver.

[Coreyp]

For all of you with the strapless board racks and 8.8 tower speakers on your GS22, will the racks swivel all the way in with boards and miss the speakers? Looking at ordering a GS22 and need the racks to swivel all the way in to get in my slip. Hoping to not have to remove boards ever time.