1,450 Pounds More Ballast in 2022 G23 & G25!

[SmokieRiver]

^^^ Interested in learning more, especially if it is as simple as it sounds.

[surfnjosh]

^^^ Interested in learning more, especially if it is as simple as it sounds.

Well depends on your definition of simple or your skill /comfort level of pulling apart a brand new boat. I removed the floor to gain proper access to everything. To do that you first need to remove the rear cushions and then the engine hatch wall. You will need another helper or two to lift out the floor.

[surfnjosh]

Here is some pics, I used fly high w705 , which end up conforming perfect! 650 lbs. I ran 3/4” overflow with a 90 pvc and screwed directly in to top of bag so it just barely doesn’t put too much pressure hitting the floor above. 1” fill just T in to factory rear pumps, I didn’t even cut the factory hose just looped it and added on at the pump side of T so far f going back to stock there’s essentially zero damage or need to replace hose.

I drilled a couple holes just below the floor deck as it was the only area that was single wall and not they the stringer cavity area. It’s also out of sight. It fills and empties perfect. Takes 10 mins total fill/drain time. I recommend Pvc cement on fittings. I have no leaks. Now it’s out with all the lead and this is MORE than enough weight! I will be changing my prop to a 17x15 next. I have a zz6

i now only have 100 of lead under the port observer to counter the prop rotation and the wave is money!!

[William_Zane]

I asked my dealer if they could put the 22' software on the LINC panoray and they were told no. Nautique told them it is a completely new screen and they can't put the new software on the old ones. I am assuming Nautique is going to stick to their guns on this and you'll have to do a retrofit to make it work.

We just added an additional 500lbs of lead for a total of 800lbs on our 2021 G25 and I'm not sure the wave needs to be any bigger. The wave is much larger than any of our skill levels demand. The lead takes almost no rooms on our G25 so that doesn't bother us. We are happy for now but I will say the extra push you get from having 10+ people in the boat sure is fun so I get why people want the additional weight.

[HAWKS2842]

Is it possible to add them in a 22. That’s my question because my dealer didn’t tell me that was a new option for 22 since my 21 order was pushed to a 22

[William_Zane]

Is it possible to add them in a 22. That’s my question because my dealer didn’t tell me that was a new option for 22 since my 21 order was pushed to a 22

From what I've been hearing it depends how far along they are in the process of building the boat. They flooring section would need to not be finished so they could plumb in the new ballast bags. I would call your dealer and ask for this option to be installed before it ships out.

[William_Zane]

Nautique has posted all of their 22' model boats on YouTube. I have been watching them in hopes to see if the wave is that much bigger. It looks a little taller for sure. Someone needs to post their 22' right when they get it

[core-rider]

Nautique has posted all of their 22' model boats on YouTube. I have been watching them in hopes to see if the wave is that much bigger. It looks a little taller for sure. Someone needs to post their 22' right when they get it

I can't speak to the surf wave, but the wakeboard wake is noticeably bigger! I rode behind a 2022 G23 with the added ballast and telescopic tower at the SE Nautique Regatta... With only Anthony (Nautique rep), Cory Teunissen, and Rusty Malinoski in the boat I could instantly tell the wake was larger. Seemed to have very similar shape, just bigger! Unfortunately I was being pulled in the same cove with a P25, G23, and 230 all surfing so lets just say the water was less than idea conditions, but I made the best of it.

At one point I was completely booted on a HS5 and as I'm spinning around I collectively hear the boat let out "Ooooooooo!!!" Unfortunately I didn't ride away from the landing, but when the boat came back around Rusty stood up and exclaimed, "Dude you got booted... You can take that to 7!" Needless to say having Rusty remark on airtime give me a warm fuzzy feeling!

[HAWKS2842]

From what I've been hearing it depends how far along they are in the process of building the boat. They flooring section would need to not be finished so they could plumb in the new ballast bags. I would call your dealer and ask for this option to be installed before it ships out.

I've asked and they told me that Nautique told them the order is locked and will not add it. im considering calling myself and seeing if I get anywhere. im very frustrated with the whole process. I feel I was left in the dark on the process.

[HAWKS2842]

its crazy that we spend 180-250k on boats and things like this happen.

[surfnjosh]

I've asked and they told me that Nautique told them the order is locked and will not add it. im considering calling myself and seeing if I get anywhere. im very frustrated with the whole process. I feel I was left in the dark on the process.

I think your dealer is full of ****. Nautique has stated they will not begin production on 2022 orders until all 2021 orders are fulfilled. I can tell you that all 2021 orders have definitely not been fulfilled yet…

[bird_dog0347]

I'm wondering if all the 2021 orders are now going to be 22 orders and they just move forward?

[Team230]

Does anyone have the build sheet with pricing for the 2022 G23s? I looked around but could not find one. I've asked my dealer twice for one...no reply...typical.

See Dealer cost.com does not appear to have the 2022 pricing.

[Tchur1]

Does anyone have the build sheet with pricing for the 2022 G23s? I looked around but could not find one. I've asked my dealer twice for one...no reply...typical.

See Dealer cost.com does not appear to have the 2022 pricing.

If you go onto the nautique boat builder you can see the pricing for your specific builds. After you design the boat click to print the build and it will show you a full build sheet with pricing.

[HAWKS2842]

I was told that anything built after July 4th I believe was the date, is considered a 22 in nautique's eyes. Im gonna call Nautique directly and try to make some waves over this and see what I can done. no pun intended haha. I may just be pissing in the wind doing so but a phone call won't cost me anything .