Push close to the boat

[fordbrent1]

What does it mean if my only push is really close to the boat?

I have 1140s in the back. Surf side full, non-surf at 80. Stock ballast in front full with a 1000# bow bag half full, and 750 under the surf side seat.

Manual tab in position 2.

1 driver, no passengers.

2015 moomba mojo

2015
Moomba
Mojo

[The_Robo_Fighter]

How deep is your lake and what speed are you running?

[fordbrent1]

25-30 ft.

Wave was washing after 11.2.

Tried to stay around that.

2015
Moomba
Mojo

[Broke Pilot]

If it’s washing out, it sounds like you may be rolling too far. Try filling the non surf to 100% since you have that extra 750 under the seats.

[KnoxMojo]

I have the same boat running about the same weight. Fill both rears full, the center tank and factory bow bag is plenty, maybe a little extra to your surf side up front, and the 750 under your surf side seat. All extra weight to the surf side like coolers and your anchor. Use the bottom position on the tab running that much weight. Check your speed vs gps as well. I get the best wave around 10.7. I have had mine pretty dialed in for a couple years. Let me know if you need any more help.

[fordbrent1]

I have the same boat running about the same weight. Fill both rears full, the center tank and factory bow bag is plenty, maybe a little extra to your surf side up front, and the 750 under your surf side seat. All extra weight to the surf side like coolers and your anchor. Use the bottom position on the tab running that much weight. Check your speed vs gps as well. I get the best wave around 10.7. I have had mine pretty dialed in for a couple years. Let me know if you need any more help.I was great with an extra person in the boat, but yesterday I couldn't get anything moving.

2015
Moomba
Mojo

[fordbrent1]

I have the same boat running about the same weight. Fill both rears full, the center tank and factory bow bag is plenty, maybe a little extra to your surf side up front, and the 750 under your surf side seat. All extra weight to the surf side like coolers and your anchor. Use the bottom position on the tab running that much weight. Check your speed vs gps as well. I get the best wave around 10.7. I have had mine pretty dialed in for a couple years. Let me know if you need any more help.Would you fill the bow bag all the way up? 1000#

2015
Moomba
Mojo

[KnoxMojo]

I run at least an extra 700 pounds to my surf side with some in the front. When I sat bow bag, I am referring to your underseat bow bag, if you have one, it holds 700 pounds, your center hard tank is 500 pounds. If you add anymore up front, try to position it to your surf side. Your board also makes a difference, if you are too big for it, you'll need all the push you can get. Where is your trim plate? I run mine anywhere from all the way to 3/4. So play around with that as well.

[KnoxMojo]

Ah, Fordbrent1. I have helped you before. The formula for the wave has to stay the same no matter how many people are in the boat or it won't perform to your expectations. the formula is at least an extra 700 pounds to your surf side. So your 750 bag, minus driver weight isn't enough. that's why the extra person to the surf side helped a lot. If you don't have enough weight to your surf side, it will never be good. Fill both those rears all the way and use position 3 on the tab, list to the surf side, the push will be there.

[fordbrent1]

My bow bag is 1000, I fill it up with the bow filler cushion. Since the boat is listing a bit to the surf side the bag does have a tendency to roll that way as well.

In general, If the push is too close to the boat, does that just mean theres not enough weight to the surf side?

I'm trying to learn the general rules a bit, if those exist. Like if you want a steeper wave add weight to the front, etc.

We have a full boat today so I'm sure it'll be better.



2015
Moomba
Mojo

[LAwake]

I'm trying to learn the general rules a bit, if those exist. Like if you want a steeper wave add weight to the front, etc.

Generally, if you want a steeper wave, add weight to the rear or take weight away from the front. If you want a longer wave you add weight to the front or remove weight from the rear, all things considered. The key is finding a balance between steepness and length because as you make moves, you take away from one or the other.

[flienlow]

I just went through this with my '15 LSV. Could only surf a little off swim step. From what Little I know, and have just learned this year, a center bag might be considered for more bow weight. I also run a mission delta as well.