If the quick release guide poles are an option - get em since you will be storing it in a garage.Quote:
Originally Posted by spader
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If the quick release guide poles are an option - get em since you will be storing it in a garage.Quote:
Originally Posted by spader
Those must be standard these days because my 2013 OBV has them and I don't think I paid extra for that...Quote:
Originally Posted by EricU
here is what I was told from a dealer last year when I was shopping... don't know if there's truth to it, but conincidentally my boat has a 102" beam and the trailer is exactly 102" wide from tire to tire.
the australian wakeboat market has been cranking for some years now. 102" is the widest beam that wakeboats come in(sans x80?). trailers are also made at 102" with removable guide poles as that's also the widest "vehicle" that can be loaded into a container for shipment overseas. dealers on the west coast regions have been selling a ton of boats over the last 3-5years to the aussies as their market is strong and due to the flipflop of winter/summer, it affords income thru the winter months(within the used market). I also thought it had something to do with the max. trailerable width without a permit, but I could be wrong.
You could take your trailer to any competent welding shop and they could make them quick release. That's a good idea if they're doing it standard now.
sandm is correct, in most states the max vehicle width is 102" I believe.
Although I don't think that includes mirrors and stuff that sticks out from the vehicle, therefore maybe you could get away with the guilde poles being similar "appendages" lol. I doubt it though, I bet if somebody with that wide of a boat looks in their manual it says to remove the guide poles prior to transportation due to highway regulations, or something similar.
I had the Mondo out on a demo yesterday, we meant to go skiing but the conditions were HORRIBLE. Here is the wake at 32mph, plate is somewhere around 60% down, figured you guys would like to check it out.
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He can probably live with that. Definitely a little better than LSV and almost comparable to the OBV.
Here is a shot of the surf wake. Set up is 10.4 mph, stock ballast (center and port) full, 300lbs under the obs seat and two people in the boat. Wake plate set to 50% down. Attachment 18452
You can definitely see some potential there. I think some serious nose weight is in order b/c she's looking steep even with just the minimal weight you were running. Can't wait to see some pics as folks get these dialed in. It's going to be something special.
One final surf shot, it was CRAZY windy with rollers down the entire lake. Attachment 18453
Looks good to me! Thanks, can't wait to try this out but unfortunately that means early next summer! Man that seems like a long way off.
I've driven the Mondo and it has the feel of a much bigger boat than the LSV. Moomba has hit the nail on the head with the Mondo and are making them as fast as they can. I was at the factory yesterday and just have to say I have pipe dreams as my wife would say. Picked out the interior colors, no more white for me. The deck will be red, now just need to dial in the hull and sides. Plus sell my LSV
No more white for you? What interior colors are you going with and why the change? Just curious as I hope to finalize these options soon for a new Mondo.Quote:
Originally Posted by patrick232
Our first Moomba had the light gray and did not show the dirt like this one with white. I thinking dove gray and the light gray with red piping. Monday i will post a pix with grays and green.Quote:
Originally Posted by spader
Ok. I think this is my first post. That might seem dumb, but I have been trolling info for a long time (thank you for all the info!) and did not even realize that I had already reg. so I don't know if I posted along time ago. Anyway, I finally put money down on a Mondo!!! Which gets me to my question. What is an obs seat? and how did you add the #300, in a fatsac? It may sound as if I am clueless but I have been skiing since I was about 7, but from about 25-40 I was not able to do it at all. When I got back on the water I did not see much skiing...... just wakeboading. So I picked that up and now I need a v drive boat so we can surf, and on these "newer" things.... I am clueless. Just trying to decide if I should add additional ballast right away or wait. Thanks BTW love the pic of the wake, looks like a great time!Quote:
Originally Posted by snowboardcorey
Surf = addtl ballast right away
either call wakemakers or pm MLA(mike) on here and they can set you up with what you need and all the install directions. you will want more ballast for surfing from the start :)
welcome and post pics when you pick it up..
Thanks wolfeman131 and sandm for the info. I have a april 1st delivery date so that gives me a lot of time to plan.
Awesome! Congrats!! Can't wait to see pics
I'm not sure where you saw "obs seat" but I'm sure someone just abbreviated the phrase "observer's seat" which simply means the seat across from the driver traditionally occupied by the observer of the skier (required by most states' laws). The ballast bags in these boats are mostly plug and play so you replace a smaller or "stock" bag with an aftermarket larger bag to increase the available weight. Good luck to you!Quote:
Originally Posted by TJockey
I finally got my trailer swapped out today with the swing away tongue and put the Mondo in the garage. Thought I would post the dimensions of my garage. I have 20' 9" of length and it fit, barely. I had the factory mounted spare option and had to remove the spare in order to swing the tongue out of the way enough. I also had to take the trim plate down. Used a 4 1/2" drop to get it to fit under the 7 '2" door. But it fit!
Like a glove! Congratulations. I have an LSV and I "thought" that I had a tight fit me in my garage.
man that is a tight fit. how long you figure to spend each time putting her away?
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I will only store it in the garage during the winter, just too much work! I will keep it under a cover behind my house during the summer when in use. I hope to build a bigger deck behind my house in a couple of years to put it under. I think they make under deck ceiling systems I hope to utilize. The garage makes a nice place to do mods during the winter but sadly I have no money because I bought a new boat!Quote:
Originally Posted by jpetty3023
I'll only do this for winter storage. During boating season I will just leave it out and put the cover on!
I know the feeling. First day with boat and travel trailer at the new house. It fits!http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/22/ha8ane7a.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/22/yvubedu9.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/22/avuhejed.jpg
Dam guys, I thought my old house with the LSV was tight but i didn't have to drop the wake plate down LOL
now that's a tight fit, but its a fit and for winter storage its worth it.
I echo many of the stories you see on this thread; the Mondo is that perfect balance of family/surfing/wakeboarding and entertaining boat. I bought mine mid June this summer, and have 85+ hours on it already. It has been extremely reliable while transitioning from tubing for kids aged 4-42, to wakeboarding (blew out my knee) and a sweet wave for surfing which is now my go to sport.
The depth and weight of the boat is hardly noticeable, it does a great job handling and cutting through the water. I've been really impressed especially given the price point, there's very little that I'd want that I don't have. That being said, I've driven many boats (and Mondo is my favorite, albeit biased) and I agree with what other people have shared. Couple things to add:
proximity of the dealer is key... things will always need to be fixed and lugging it out of the water and getting it to the dealer becomes an all-day chore... if there's no other difference in your choices, go with proximity and you won't give up those days towing to/from. probably obvious statement
The swim platform is removable, which I'm about to try myself as I winterize in 2 weeks. I have approximately the same size garage as others, so I'm nervous to see if I can actually get it in the garage... Marman's a genius dropping the hitch down, I might have to copy that idea. Something to think about- I purposely bought the non-tandem trailer (2 wheels instead of 4). I know it's going to be a tight fit in the garage, and you can physically push and move the trailer by hand for those minor adjustments, with four wheels it's that much more difficult. If you aren't expecting to trailer a bunch, it might be a consideration and save you a grand on better options.