Just bought a '15 Mondo!! Need advice!

[pat6969]

Well, this is my first post and my first wake boat. I snagged a good deal on a 14 hour '15 Mondo with the surf package. Dual 650's in the back lockers, 500 center, 500 bow, and manual flow surf. Keep in mind this will be my family's first year trying to surf. Will I get a decent wave filling 100% of the stock ballast and dropping the opposite side gate? I know I'll need to play with the wake plate, speed and positioning of people in the boat, I'm just hoping I will be able to get away with the stock setup for now. I still need to buy a rope and a couple boards and even though I got a good deal it was still expensive up here in Canada.

Thanks for any help.

[JD14Mondo]

You will need to list to surf side a little. Then when you can increase rear bags to at least 900. Take some time and just try different setups.

[pat6969]

You will need to list to surf side a little. Then when you can increase rear bags to at least 900. Take some time and just try different setups.

Is it typical to fill all 2300lbs. and then throw a few people to sit on the surf side of the boat?

[JD14Mondo]

I have 900 rear and 750 IBS. Fill non surf side about 80% and adjust with crew. Seams like goofy side likes more lean than regular side. Put manual flow all way down. Run about 10.8 regular and 11.8 goofy. Use wake plate to fine tune. I had 600 before the 900 and it was okay. But for max wave you will need more weigh in the rear. Just be patient and try different settings. Have fun and be safe!

[BrettLee3232]

Congrats man! Where's the pics though? If you're not using Tapatalk then you should. If you didn't know now you know [emoji136]🏼*♂️

I have 15 Mondo with AutoFlow 2.0
900rears 250under port seat piggy backed off port bag & 750ibs.

Wave is killer! The more weight you add the better it will get. I would suggest upgrading ballast before your next trip. Easy swap out & easy to adjust ballast fill times. Get the 1140 bags from wakemakers & 750ibs. Don't even mess around with stock....TRUST ME


FTW


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[pat6969]

Here it is. I'm pretty excited to say the least!!

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[BrettLee3232]

Looks good!!


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[CFD3Captain]

That my friend is a good looking Mondo!!! Congratulations

Here it is. I'm pretty excited to say the least!!

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[pat6969]

Thanks guys! Just picked it up today and it looks great. Can't wait for the maiden voyage next weekend!

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[pat6969]

So, I was in my Mondo Surf Edition checking out all the functions and familiarizing myself with it overall. I noticed it only has 3 switches for ballast fill and drain. I was told this boat had a 650 in each back corner, a 500 center and a 500 bow. How does this work? Does the front pump fill the center and the bow together?

[sivs1]

So, I was in my Mondo Surf Edition checking out all the functions and familiarizing myself with it overall. I noticed it only has 3 switches for ballast fill and drain. I was told this boat had a 650 in each back corner, a 500 center and a 500 bow. How does this work? Does the front pump fill the center and the bow together?

My Supra SA is the same way. I have hard tank plus 800 in each rear locker, center tank and bow.

Each Rear has a pump and the center/bow share a pump.

[dusty2221]

So, I was in my Mondo Surf Edition checking out all the functions and familiarizing myself with it overall. I noticed it only has 3 switches for ballast fill and drain. I was told this boat had a 650 in each back corner, a 500 center and a 500 bow. How does this work? Does the front pump fill the center and the bow together?

Yes, the hard tanks fill first and then overflow into the bags.

[pat6969]

Thanks guys. So just to be clear. If I'm filling the 2 rear bags the 500lb center will fill first and then start filling the rear bags? Or does the center only fill first when the bow ballast is switch is engaged?

[dusty2221]

The "Bow" switch only fills the center hard tank, and then overflows into the bow sack.

[pat6969]

The "Bow" switch only fills the center hard tank, and then overflows into the bow sack.

Awesome!! Thanks! Trying to get the basics down before I hit the water Saturday. Seems a lot different that my stern drive, might take some getting used to.

[pat6969]

Well, first time out was delayed as we had heavy winds the last couple weekends. I was extactic to say the least. Had 5 in the boat, full factory 2300 lbs, and all but the driver on the surf side, man flow on the second setting, wave was long and clean. Today was my first attempt at surfing so that was less than stellar but the Mondo pulled me out with ease, I just need to find the pocket before I wipe out!! Lol! Super fun!!!

[SorryCharlie]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNyGXfi_Dyg
Make one of these, cost about $30. I got my suction cup at Harbor Freight, the rest at Home Depot. The suckgate works great!! It works much better than the surf tabs. I place mine at the rear, just below the water line.

[CFD3Captain]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNyGXfi_Dyg
Make one of these, cost about $30. I got my suction cup at Harbor Freight, the rest at Home Depot. The suckgate works great!! It works much better than the surf tabs. I place mine at the rear, just below the water line.

Have any video proof? I've considered building / buying one but all the research I have done says the suckgate devices are not any better than the manual flow.

Would love to see a video of both..back to back with similar / exact conditions.

[pat6969]

Have any video proof? I've considered building / buying one but all the research I have done says the suckgate devices are not any better than the manual flow.

Would love to see a video of both..back to back with similar / exact conditions.

I second this. The Mondo is my first V-drive and I'm not a pro surfer but I was impressed with the wave. I guess once I get more experienced I might notice a difference.

[SorryCharlie]

I've got a chinese knock off go pro coming tomorrow and will be out on the lake next week. I'll take some video and post up.

[CFD3Captain]

I've got a chinese knock off go pro coming tomorrow and will be out on the lake next week. I'll take some video and post up.

That my friend sounds like an awesome day of "experiments" :) Thanks so much! Can't wait to see the results!

[KnoxMojo]

Manual flow works just as good as a suction gate, I have ran both, the built it system is easier. Check your speed with gps to make sure you are running correct. Bow weight lengthens the pocket, try running the wake plate all the way up then slowly adjust down to clean it up. You've already found that 2 second position works best for most people...have fun!!! Invite about 8 people out, move them around like ballast and you'll quickly see where you need the weight for the best wave. Also, don't forget, that boat throws a killer wake for boarding!!!!