Piggybag VS Full Sac replacement

[Mz3bo]

Hi, what are the advantages/disadvantages of going PiggyBag over the oem hard ballast VS switching the whole thing for wakemaker ful size bags (1100lbs). To my understanding, the combined weight is pretty close plus you get to have your fill/empty gauge still fonctionnal right ? On a 230SANTE

[swatguy]

For me it was storage and ease of maintenance , I have to carry 3 surfboards, and 3 wakeboards in my boat when I tow. , I also leave and lock my board in my boat down at our pier and lift. Lots of people always talk about the gauge and how valuable it is. Myself. I don’t see the value. My tanks would either be full or empty. 1 click of button is full . Simple as that.

I also get the appeal of keeping the boat as factory as possible .

there really is no right or wrong.

[hal2814]

The piggyback system is just more finicky. And while you keep your gauges, they only read what’s in the hard tank. Because of the shape of the 2013 and earlier 230 hard tanks sometimes my piggyback bags would slide back and not fill all the way. Every now and then they wouldn’t empty properly. Also, without the hard tanks engine access is a lot easier for winterization. And if you’re that concerned about the gauge there’s a post on here for how to keep it with a little extra plumbing. Nothing wrong with a piggyback but on the older 230s removing the hard tank is a better solution. The newer tanks are shaped differently and are a lot more piggyback friendly so it’s not as clear cut on those.

[srock]

Having the gauge on my piggyback system 230 would be nice. I am going to search for that solution.

[Mz3bo]

The piggyback system is just more finicky. And while you keep your gauges, they only read what’s in the hard tank. Because of the shape of the 2013 and earlier 230 hard tanks sometimes my piggyback bags would slide back and not fill all the way. Every now and then they wouldn’t empty properly. Also, without the hard tanks engine access is a lot easier for winterization. And if you’re that concerned about the gauge there’s a post on here for how to keep it with a little extra plumbing. Nothing wrong with a piggyback but on the older 230s removing the hard tank is a better solution. The newer tanks are shaped differently and are a lot more piggyback friendly so it’s not as clear cut on those.

Thanks for the reply I've searched the board but couldn't find any information about having bags and retaining the factory gauge to work. If you have any insight on this please let me know

[hal2814]

It’s in the DIY section https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/f...ith-bags-og210