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 Post subject: Weighting an A24
PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 10:39 am 
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I just finished ordering the ballast setup for my A24. It's starting to get sunny up here in Seattle so I'm itching to get out on the water. I will update everyone once I get some water time running this setup, but here is where I'm starting:

I am running all Fly High sacks from Bakes:

1100lb PnP sacks in the rear (W036-1 1/8)
950lb PnP sack under the seats in the bow (W029-1)
Two 750s for the cabin and aisle way when we don't have a lot of people in the boat. Got one of the new camoflage one's to go with the green and black color scheme of the boat as well! (W707)

Can't wait to show everyone what the wake and wave looks like!!! Should be a big one. Bring on Summer!!!!

Just an FYI if anyone is curious...Bakes can order any of the sacks that FlyHigh makes even if they aren't on their website.....


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 Post subject: Re: Weighting an A24
PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:40 am 
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I went all sumo. I would have bought them from the site supporter but they dont supply sumo anymore. I got comfirmation from wakemakers that the issue of the hose coming off has been resolved before I ordered. Keep me updated on the install. Do you need to buy some extra hose?


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 Post subject: Re: Weighting an A24
PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 12:38 pm 
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Hope you have good luck with the Sumo sacks. I personally have always had better luck with Fly High. Don't need any hose as of now! Thanks though-


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 Post subject: Re: Weighting an A24
PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 1:54 pm 
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I'll be picking up my A24 on the 1st and should have the break-in hours done in 2-3 days, then I'll start weighting it with ballast. I saw the W036 sack at Wakemakers. I just don't see how a few fittings can increase the exact bag $90 per bag.

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 Post subject: Re: Weighting an A24
PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 2:19 pm 
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I put the adapters on today. They feel as strong if not stronger than the fly high.


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 Post subject: Re: Weighting an A24
PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:00 pm 
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I got the ronix 800's for the rear, are any if you adding vents for the rear? I would like to see someone's setup with vents before I do it, I prefer to copy someone's else's hard work and good ideas :)


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 Post subject: Re: Weighting an A24
PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 6:08 pm 
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Top of sack to thru-hull...done

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 Post subject: Re: Weighting an A24
PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 6:31 pm 
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AJ would you cross vent it? I had to with my custom ballast I installed in the last boat. Mcmiller, when you fill them take a couple pics. I am having the ronix 800s installed and am curious to how they fit and fill. I know Bryce is waiting to see it as well

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 Post subject: Re: Weighting an A24
PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 6:47 pm 
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I probably won't get them installed for two more weeks, my boats going in to the dealer Monday for some gel coat fixes.


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 Post subject: Re: Weighting an A24
PostPosted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:34 pm 
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Got all of my sacks plumbed in! The Fly High sacks all fit great and the fill and drain times seemed pretty quick too, although I haven't timed them yet.

I'll take some photos tonight, but I moved a few lines in the rear bays to allow things not to be as kinked once the sacks were full. The 1100s get pretty dang full in the back but I will definitely have to reinforce the engine divider walls so they don't pop out. Super excited to see how the wake and wave turn out once I rack up a few more hours on the engine!!!


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