My first Nautique 230

[Ecapps]

Got my SAN 230 about 2 months ago and I managed to put about 8 hours on it. I love it. Any recommendations as to what kind of after market ballast should i get?

[wakeupwindermere]

I put the flyhigh system in from barefoot international it adds 1600 pounds over stock ballast and only takes up locker space when full - personally I feel that the 230 at stock 750lbs is not enough realistically they should have built this boat out of the factory with more ballast but I suppose with the g23 they have done that now. Anyway the 230 with extra ballast is an awesome wake.

[Miljack]

Great looking boat, congrats! I have an '08 to which I've added the 750's for the rear lockers, and the "Arrow Sack" all from Flyhi/Barefoot International. The 750's really fill up the rear lockers and make the surf wake very nice and the arrow sack will help balance out the rear extra ballast. For us, the stock wake is awesome on the 230, we use the flyhi mostly to surf.
One other thing to remember when adding ballast to a 230, you'll want to make sure you have the upgraded ZeroOff antenna and software. My 230 will "porpoise" with all of the flyhi @ wakeboarding speeds.

[perry386]

Idk what the name of that tower is but I like it much better than the FCT.

[acs220]

Idk what the name of that tower is but I like it much better than the FCT.

That tower is called the Titan or FCT2. We have it on our 08 210 and get compliments on it all the time. Much nicer than the FCT1.

[super01]

Miljack, what is the upgraded gps antenna and software you mention, and how would we know if that has been done? I also have a "new to me" 2008 SAN230 and will be running extra ballast.

[shag]

I have to recommend replacing that SANO with Sea Deck. Mine peeled and cracked so bad that it was injuring guests.... Nice boat!

[Miljack]

The GPS antenna is more rectangular, not a round "puck" (original style antenna). If it has the new antenna, 99% it has the software update (you need a different harness too), if you're not sure ask your dealer, or call NP.com/WLM (site sponsor).

[super01]

thanks for the info.

[ericchile]

Wow NP wants $640 for the replacement antenna and harness... Can't understand the cost!

[BKinSoCal]

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Got my SAN 230 about 2 months ago and I managed to put about 8 hours on it. I love it. Any recommendations as to what kind of after market ballast should i get?

Congrats on your 230!!! I have an '08 230. I added 400# FlyHigh sacks to the rear trunks and the 600# FlyHigh arrow sack to the bow. I also have 640# of lead dispersed throughout the boat. I really like the size, shape and firmness of my wake.