Outback V surf experience

[k42]

I'd like to know how the Outback V works for wake surfing? We have an I/O now and the lake we're on has a 20' limit.

[slipperyrockTKE300]

one word: AWESOME

especially the 2009 and newer.

[mikenehrkorn]

For a 20' boat, I don't think you can go wrong with the OBV. With just a few upgrades (added ballast) you can have a very nice surf wave. We have only had our OBV for 1.5 seasons and just love it!!!

[jmvotto]

I'd like to know how the Outback V works for wake surfing? We have an I/O now and the lake we're on has a 20' limit. what year are you looking at ?

[sandm]

any thoughts on the mondo?

[k42]

I've seen some nice looking 07 & 08 for sale. Is there something about the newer models that make them more desirable? And what sort of ballast modifications are we talking about? Hopefully not exposed bags?

[mikenehrkorn]

And what sort of ballast modifications are we talking about? Hopefully not exposed bags?

No, no exposed bags. Assuming the boat already has the GIII ballast plumbed I was just talking about upgrading to larger bags which is about a 10 minute process.

[k42]

The Mondo looks really nice, but the extra 6 inches could be a deal breaker due to lake restrictions.

[k42]

That sounds like the type of modification I can handle. What size is the stock bag and what size would the new ones be for this modification? Thanks

[slipperyrockTKE300]

unless the newer models have changed, the stock rears are 400 ea and 400 in the front.

For a really decent wave, you just need (as a minimum) 750 sacs in the rear and the stock 400 in the front...and of course a wakeplate.

Many have put more weight upfront, but In my opinion it is not necessary.

You asked:

"I've seen some nice looking 07 & 08 for sale. Is there something about the newer models that make them more desirable?"

The 07 and 08 OBV's are not under 20' . without the platform they are 20' 8".

The 2009+ OBV's are about 19' 11"

[mikenehrkorn]

The stock GIII ballast has the 400# bags in each of the rear lockers and a 400# in the storage locker in the bow (1200# total). I have upgraded to the 750# sacs in each of the lockers as well as the 650# IBS under the bow seats and I'm very happy with that wave (2550# total). You could probably add one or more sacs under the seats (assuming you want no sacs on the floor) but that pretty much takes up all your storage.

[tarheelskier]

Anyone on here added a Flow to an OBV yet? Look forward to reviews of that wave...

[mikenehrkorn]

+1 on that........I've been close to pulling the trigger but really want to see how well it works before dropping $1300.

[k42]

Thanks for the clarification, that's the sort of mistake that would cost me dearly. Thanks

[slipperyrockTKE300]

Your welcome.

and by the way - welcome to the Moomba forum!

Where in Ohio are you from?

[k42]

Lorain county, west of Cleveland.

[jmvotto]

Go Browns!!! My family is from rocky river and Westlake area

Welcome!

[k42]

Hopefully the addition of a few more healthy bodies keeps the Brown's rolling! My dad grew up in Rocky River, small world.

[wolfeman131]

+1 on that........I've been close to pulling the trigger but really want to see how well it works before dropping $1300.

Have you seen some of the pics from 2015?

We used a flow during the photo shoot and thought it really helped out the wave on the OBV.

[slipperyrockTKE300]

Lorrain County huh? My family is from Bay Village. Lived on Lake Rd. - 2 houses down from Sam Shepard and right next to Huntington Park.

[mikenehrkorn]

Have you seen some of the pics from 2015?

We used a flow during the photo shoot and thought it really helped out the wave on the OBV.

Yes, I have seen some of those pics and I'm sure they look great for the brochures (like that cool overhead shot on the Moomba site), but they don't really get you a great view of the wave. If you have seen some good ones please do share.

[k42]

I work in Avon, just south of the tracks. I stop at Huntington for lunch on nice summer days and think about boating. Any issues with your 09?

[slipperyrockTKE300]

I did have a cracked exhaust manifold.

ended up replacing both for about $1600

[k42]

I'm sure that kind of sucked. Probably a bad casting, I'm guessing it's a cast iron manifold. Did you lose much time and have you heard of any others with the same problem?

[slipperyrockTKE300]

I agree - bad casting. a year out of warranty.

the service place had the boat for two weeks

to my knowledge no one else on these forums with a NGOBV (new generation OBV - a term coined by Skiers Choice Marketing in 2008 ) has reported the same issue.

But I would bet there are others out there.

Go Steelers!

[gscharf]

OBV has a nice surf wake. 750 rear 400 center IBS just like mike. 3 or 4 people in boat. I run about 9.5 mphs with wake plate at 1/2. What speed is everyone else running. I ride a hyperlite broadcast, rides slow. (i know i need to upgrade)

[mikenehrkorn]

I run about 10.5

[slipperyrockTKE300]

stargazer is always set for 10.0

wakeplate 100%

750 in rears

400 in front

usually 3-4 people

very shallow lakes - typically 6 to 12 feet deep

[wolfeman131]

Not a ton of video of the wave, but still a cool video (yes, I am biased).



http://vimeo.com/112702977

[tarheelskier]

Drew,
Cool Home Movie :p thanks for posting!

So was it listing a little bit, or was that just from the "people" weight? Couple of shots there looks like it was leaning a little to the surf side.

[wolfeman131]

I can't remember exactly. They didn't give us much time to set up the boat. We were on the dock at 5:15am and immediately in the boat, racing to a location and then shooting started.

If I remember correctly, we filled both sides 100%, wakeplate up, speed was around 10 mph, flow deployed and people on the surf side. I may have dumped a little weight out of the non-surf side, but just not sure. They kept yelling at me to "stop messing around in the boat and looking at the wave!"

[mikenehrkorn]

Do you recall if that was stock ballast or were you using larger bags? And probably no IBS, correct?

[wolfeman131]

stock, no IBS

[tarheelskier]

Thanks for the info, Drew!

[mikenehrkorn]

Pretty nice looking wave with only 1200# total in the boat. Makes me want to see the Flow in action with 750s in the rear along with the stock and IBS in the front even more.

[patreojames]

Lorain county, west of Cleveland.

[tarheelskier]

Mikenehrkorn,
I think you said above you have an IBS in your Outback V? Which bag did you use, does it fill completely?

Thanks, Jeff

[mikenehrkorn]

Yes, I have the 650# IBS (Fly High W711). Like many others, I used the vent from the center sac to fill/empty and the install was very easy.

It seems to fill almost fully, but it can pop the seats and/or the cup holders. :)

[tarheelskier]

Great, thanks for the info.

[Cactus371]

I have a 2010 OBV I run 800 port side 800 on seat 400 ski locker 550 in walkway in nose with just me and wife in boat. Here is video https://vimeo.com/113409398


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[gscharf]

When i upgraded my rears to 750s. I tossed the 400s up in the bow. One in each leg extending back under the dash. It works our perfect. Run a tee off the vent line of the center ballast to the bags then a tee for the vent line in the nose. Fills and drains without issue. Maybe a few pounds less than ibs.