2015 SAN 230 piggyback ballast upgrade

[markj]

Got to try out my new 55"X16"X25" custom rear sacks today. So nice and no need for extra support for the dividers either. I also spread 400 lbs of "lead" around too. Hard to believe how much longer this wave is compared to my old 2005 SAN 210 and not having to give up floor space was nice as well. Overall, glad I upgraded to a 230.

[Guntersville230]

Where did u put the lead? Equal front back or move it around and still testing? Any changes you would make on bag size or hookups? Ready to get my upgrade started!

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[markj]

Where did u put the lead? Equal front back or move it around and still testing? Any changes you would make on bag size or hookups? Ready to get my upgrade started!

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Lead is spread evenly now except an extra 150 lbs is on the port side to compensate for prop rotation. Still playing with it. I wouldn't change anything with the sacks at all. They fit perfectly and I'm so jazzed that I don't have to worry about supporting the dividers. One thing worth noting is there is a limit to how high the vents will allow the sacks to fill. Mine were almost full to the bottom of the hatch lids, but not 100%. There's about 2"-3" of air space left between the top of the sacks and the lids. This is actually okay with me because that means I can still hold a few jackets in there.

[Jordan98]

On the 230 that i used to ride before we bought a G21 but we took ours and removed the hard thanks and replaced them with just 750lb bags using the stock pluming. Also using a horseshoe sac. And about 200 pounds of lead to equal out for the drive. But when we wakeboard we put another 750lb in the middle of the for int the rear and a 370lb in the walk through. The was always great.

[Jeff88]

Anyone get their wakemaker divider reinforcement installed? Received mine today and the boat comes Saturday. Was wondering if anyone had any more insight or tips on where to install?

[Guntersville230]

Just got mine as well....gonna check out boat once i get custom bags in and see if i need them

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[Jeff88]

What size bags did you end up with and how much did they end up being?

Just got mine as well....gonna check out boat once i get custom bags in and see if i need them

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[Guntersville230]

Trying to keep storage trays....i'll update with install once they are here



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[Guntersville230]

What size bags did you end up with and how much did they end up being?

The total for BOTH bags was $399...that didnt include fittings but those are only a few bucks each...gonna try and do a step by step photo line up of install so IF other 230 owners want to do the change over they wont have to ask as many questions as I already have in this thread haha!

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[Guntersville230]

Custom bag made

[Guntersville230]

Stock bags...notice the extra space in front, behind and above the back of the bags

[Guntersville230]

Large bag added...the vent hose did have to be shortened significantly so it would not kink when bag is full, HOWEVER, once drained the hose is unable to go down and puts a significant amount of pressure (in my opinion) on the plastic fitting where it goes into the hard tank which i feel in the long run would crack/break this fitting. So the "temp" fix was to attach ties to the hose and to use the back seat screw to mount and hold the hose up so its not overly stressing the hard tank fitting. I do plan to finish this with a better holder the zip ties. I have purchased some thin rope cordage that I plan to finish the project with so it will be flexible and strong (cordage supports about 200lbs so that should be PLENTY to hold and not wear out) . Let me hear if anyone has thoughts/questions/ideas. Also note how much better the bag fill the front and back of the storage areas....I just fill the bag until the trays start to rise then i stop them.

[markj]

I went the opposite way with my vent hose. I put a 90 degree connector on the tank as well as the sack and then used a longer, more flexible hose. The hose came from wakemakers. It's the same hose they use on Malibus. It's easy to work with and very kink resistant too. Mine is around six feet long, just sits in a U shape and goes up and down as it fills/empties.

[Guntersville230]

I went the opposite way with my vent hose. I put a 90 degree connector on the tank as well as the sack and then used a longer, more flexible hose. The hose came from wakemakers. It's the same hose they use on Malibus. It's easy to work with and very kink resistant too. Mine is around six feet long, just sits in a U shape and goes up and down as it fills/empties.

Yeah, I was a little bit at a loss as to the "best" way to do it...but thats another good way to handle it. If this isn't working I may switch it over to your method.

[cedarcreek216]

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