supersport ballast question

[Sbt3]

I have a 97 Super sport and this is how I weight it. I like the wake alot like this.

Next to engine - fly high Pro-x fat sac - 750lbs each. I think they are probably more around 625-650 because I have them vented so they don't get super big.

In the Ski Locker- Fly High Pro-x rear seat bottom- 650lbs.

All the way pushed forward in the nose under the front seats- 200lbs lead.

Then usually 3 people in the boat. If I have more people I don't fill the rear sacs all the way.

I ride at 23.5-24 mph with 80 feet plus the handle.


Here are a few pics of the wake from last week. They guy on the tube is probably around 115 feet back.

[JWAT]

goodfoot00,

Thanks. I see you're in Noblesville, IN. I live up north around Fort Wayne. That pic was taken at Dale Hollow lake...ever been there? It's sweet!!!

[wviveen]

SBT3... You have a lot of weight in the boat (2150 lbs).

How is your gas consumption ?

[Sbt3]

wviveen,
Its not too bad, it actually seems a little better with this boat. The last three years I had a 1988 MC tristar with around 1800-2000lbs in it. It seemed to use more than this one does. Probably because it had a Carb Vs. Fuel Injection.

With the super sport I typically go through about 10-15 gallons to give 4-6 pulls depending on how long the rider is out. I figure something like 2-2.5 gallons per ride. I think it is probably pretty typicall to what other boats would do.