1100lbs or 900lbs in Mondo?

[BrettLee3232]

I'm going to be ordering bigger bags (as soon as I get the WakeMAKERS code) & want to know if I should just order the 1100lb bags even though they don't fill all the way? Or should I stay with the 900lb? The 750lb is only 100lb more than stock so I don't want to waste my money on that.

Also do I have to do both sides? Or can I get by with just the surf side?

Also do you need to get the engine panel braces? I saw them on their site but not sure if my boat really needs it cause I haven't read on this forum of anyone using/needing them?
http://www.wakemakers.com/engine-divider-panel-saver.html

Thanks!

[sandm]

my opinion, go with the 1100's.

I did this with the supra launch20 lockers. they didn't fill all the way up either, but they filled every square inch of the compartment, which was much more than the 750's did. no 900's at that point.

I'd install braces either way. doesn't hurt and keeps you from discovering you need them down the road on the lake.
edit- didn't realize what those engine braces are. my bigger issue was the panels coming out at the bottom. I think some of the custom fabbed braces that mount from the floor and brace the panel are a better option. again imo..

good luck..

[mmandley]

I Hope you also plan to have the IBS in the bow. Other wise the 900's will over weight the rear and make your surf wave worse.

In my experience with my Mojo if I have the 1100 in the rear and fill them both, plus the 1500 up front, its too Much weight for the engine and prop.

I found the best mix with 900s rear and 1500 front.

For the Mondo I honestly think it would be closer to 750s rear and 1000 front. You can also go 900 and then not fill the entire way if needed. I honestly think the 1100s are going to be too much and you will sink the rear too much and the auto flow won't be able to compensate.

In the case of using the Flow and Auto Flow there is such a think as TOO Much ballast.

Running just the Hull you can go more weight.

[sandm]

good point. I'm not used to all the added stuff that you can weight a boat with...

of the old school "no replacement for displacement" :)

[marman]

I run 900's in mine but I don't have the manual or auto flow. I have a 650 ibs also. I can't really fill the 900's all the way up and they do flex the engine panels a little. Wouldn't mind adding the braces but it isn't bad enough that I really worry about it too much. There are some guys who run 750's in the rear with ibs / flow setup on the Mondo and have had good results. I think on the goofy side they wish they had a little more weight though.

I have a good wave in mine but plan on adding the manual or auto flow in future to extend the wave out. Waiting on some feedback from folks on this forum before I make a decision.

[BrettLee3232]

My boat has stock IBS which I believe is 500lbs. I'm scared to add the 750lb IBS because with 500lbs the nose is really dropped down and don't want an inexperienced driver hitting a roller the wrong way.

But if that's what it takes, then that's what it takes.

I would have at or near 3k ballast with the 900s & 750IBS.

[mmandley]

My boat has stock IBS which I believe is 500lbs. I'm scared to add the 750lb IBS because with 500lbs the nose is really dropped down and don't want an inexperienced driver hitting a roller the wrong way.

But if that's what it takes, then that's what it takes.

I would have at or near 3k ballast with the 900s & 750IBS.

Once you add the larger rears the nose wont be as low. If you are worried about taking a roller then wait. Get your rears, surf it. Them make a couple adults ride in the bow, surf it again. See which you like better.

I reccomend at least 400lbs worth adults and surf the differences back to back pulls, or during the same pull.

[BrettLee3232]

I think I'm just going to get the rears right now (900s) & see how it surfs before I get the 750bow. I'm ordering a new board which will be around $800 + the ballast which would be anothe $650...so I'm gonna save my money till I surf this setup. Just spending money for days on this boat haha

[jstenger]

My boat has stock IBS which I believe is 500lbs. I'm scared to add the 750lb IBS because with 500lbs the nose is really dropped down and don't want an inexperienced driver hitting a roller the wrong way.

But if that's what it takes, then that's what it takes.

I would have at or near 3k ballast with the 900s & 750IBS.
Your center tank is 500lbs, and I think your IBS is 650lbs.

[mark540]

I think I'm just going to get the rears right now (900s) & see how it surfs before I get the 750bow. I'm ordering a new board which will be around $800 + the ballast which would be anothe $650...so I'm gonna save my money till I surf this setup. Just spending money for days on this boat haha

Which board did you decide on?

[Wax]

My buddy/boss just bought a Mondo recently and he ironically asked me the same thing yesterday. He's on here somewhere. It sounds like 1100s are out of the question for the Mondo and 900s are the way to go. I know in my LSV the 1100s filled up the locker completely and even popped the hood a little when completely full.

Kind of on point with what you all started talking about with the IBS, does anybody know if there's a kit or something to hook up an IBS to the stock ski locker ballast in the Mondo? He was saying there's a spot on the tank or something where you can plumb in an IBS? I was thinking it might make sense to just split the intake hose to the locker ballast and put a manual ball valve inline to select IBS or ski locker. Just wondering what any of you did that have Mondos to plumb in your IBS.

[mark540]

The upgrade surf package on the Mondo is 650s in the back instead of 400s the same 500 center hard tank and the IBS is 500 for a total of 2300 lbs.

When mine gets here and i finally get it broken in I'll experiment. I have 1100s that I know I wont be qble to fill all the way, but will be modifying the lockers for the most fill i can, just ordered the 750 IBS as well. Probably wont have a report until June as the boat is being built next month.

[BrettLee3232]

Which board did you decide on?

I'm ordering a custom Doomswell that Brock is building for my height/weight combo.

[BamaMojo]

I think I'm just going to get the rears right now (900s) & see how it surfs before I get the 750bow. I'm ordering a new board which will be around $800 + the ballast which would be anothe $650...so I'm gonna save my money till I surf this setup. Just spending money for days on this boat haha

Look on classifieds, someone is selling an IBS cheap. Without bow weight the wave will have a very short pocket. The entire hull needs to be deeper in the water.
And yes, we ALL love spending your money here!!!!
Enjoy !


2012 Mojo

[mikenehrkorn]

Unless there is another one that I don't recall, that cheap IBS I had posted was sold

[BamaMojo]

Didn't see that!


2012 Mojo

[BrettLee3232]

Ordered 900s for now. Gonna order the 750ibs in a couple weeks!

[BamaMojo]

Ordered 900s for now. Gonna order the 750ibs in a couple weeks!

You will like the wake much better, gives a deeper pocket. Make


2012 Mojo

[hymanykd]

Ordered 900s for now. Gonna order the 750ibs in a couple weeks!

Wondering if you have plans for 500ibs... If not might be interested in buying it. PM me if interested, have a want ad up in the classified section.

[hymanykd]

Pm sent.... Thanks

[BrettLee3232]

Sold my IBS.

[JRBICEFLOW]

New to Forum.... some great threads and good advice.
New 2014 Mondo for pick up in May. Upgraded rear sacks to 650 and manual flow surf. Nothing new upfront. so that was a miss in negotiating the deal.

will post a report on set up in mid-june I hope! Still 30" of ice on the lake last weekend.

[BrettLee3232]

New to Forum.... some great threads and good advice.
New 2014 Mondo for pick up in May. Upgraded rear sacks to 650 and manual flow surf. Nothing new upfront. so that was a miss in negotiating the deal.

will post a report on set up in mid-june I hope! Still 30" of ice on the lake last weekend.

Congrats on the new boat! Make sure you post pictures and welcome to the forum!

[Gettin' It]

I don't know how different the Mondo is from the new Mojo, but I took it out to try it and hated the surf. So I ordered 1100s, but haven't gone back out yet. Was that the wrong size to buy? I do have the auto-flow. Also super NOOB question, whats IBS stand for? I paid for the added bow sack in my build.

[BrettLee3232]

I don't know how different the Mondo is from the new Mojo, but I took it out to try it and hated the surf. So I ordered 1100s, but haven't gone back out yet. Was that the wrong size to buy? I do have the auto-flow. Also super NOOB question, whats IBS stand for? I paid for the added bow sack in my build.

IBS = Integrated Bow Sack or In Bow Sack

1100s are perfect for the mojo. I would recommend upgrading your IBS from 650 to 750 or if they have a 900.


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[Gettin' It]

Great, thank you. Believe it or not, the surf on my 01' puts the mojos surf to shame! With just 750s and some prototype surf gates. Kinda upset about it, my fault for not demoing the boat first. I hope the 1100s fix the problem.

[kaneboats]

the surf on my 01' puts the mojos surf to shame! With just 750s and some prototype surf gates. Kinda upset about it, my fault for not demoing the boat first. I hope the 1100s fix the problem.

I think you will find that in any size of surf boat you need proper ballast/wake displacement in order to make the correct wakesurf wave for the hull. Just be patient and do some research. A Mojo will not disappoint if you can weight it properly. In fact, it will give you a tournament quality wakesurf wake if you get it right. Plenty of help on here to steer you right. Please feel free to ask for help as a wealth of information is available here.