2013 G23 Ballast Sensor Issue

[kphalen]

I recently purchased a 2013 G23. We've taken it out numerous times, had it serviced, and it has operated as expected -- with the exception of a potential starboard ballast sensor issue.

We have no issues while surfing, however, when traveling at cruising speeds, the wake is clearly off-balance. The starboard side of the wake is clean with no white water, and the port side is all white-water and very messy. The boat is also tilted ... meaning, when looking forward as the driver, the boat is leaning to the starboard side, and the water displacement is much more than the port side.

I put the boat in return to dock mode, and it says the ballasts are at 0% and the weight is 0lbs. The dealer suggested the issue could be with the ballast sensor thinking the boat is at 0%, when in reality it could be 70% or higher.

Has anyone experienced this before? I can't think of anything other than a faulty ballast sensor that would cause the boat to lean one direction while traveling at high speeds.

Thanks in advance -- Kyle

[NautiqueJeff]

This is a known behavior in the G-series boats. It is related to prop torque, since the props on these boats are so big. You'll notice that when you're not moving, the boat is balanced properly. Once underway, it will tilt to the side due to prop torque.

Most people carry their heavy gear on the port side, or add a little permanent weight over there to counter this. About 250 pounds should do it, depending on driver weight.

Your dealer should absolutely know about this...

[Waveslayer]

If you can get it balanced out, I'll empty the starboard side some to balance it out if you don't want to add weights etc. Just like we used to old school style, guess I'm old

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[Scooter G]

I usually run about 20% on the port side while cruising depending on what/who we have in the boat. That is even with an extra 100 lbs of lead weight above what's on the starboard side. 1st time a drove the boat I thought there was something seriously wrong, didn't take long poking around Planet Nautique to figure out what the issue was (thank you, thank you very much). Back to Dock we'll finish dumping the port side on the run up to fetch the trailer.