Observations of SA near max capacity

Had a rare large crew last night plus lead.

Calculated the following.
Boat 5800
Stock ballast 3500
Lead 575
Humans 1460
On board gear 250

I was at 11585, SA is max rated at 11700.

Boat ate it up, surfed at 11.0mph no problem.

Was at 9.5-10.0 pitch and the wave was ridiculous, had one girl 5 foot tall and the wave looked taller than her when she was in the pocket.


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Did you have a scale sitting on the dock before everyone got in the boat? Because that's not a terrible idea really haha

Also if you didn't get pictures I can't blame you, having that many people on the boat you don't have time for anything else it seems

Did you try to get up on a plane while the bags were still full?

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Originally Posted by Josh828

Did you have a scale sitting on the dock before everyone got in the boat? Because that's not a terrible idea really haha

Also if you didn't get pictures I can't blame you, having that many people on the boat you don't have time for anything else it seems

Did you try to get up on a plane while the bags were still full?

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I did not have a scale, but for fun I asked everyone for their appx weights. I already know what my gear weighs roughly.

Yes, It was chaotic and got two newbs up for first time (was a little late for pass the handle).

I know these teenagers videoed the wave last night, I will see if I can get any shots of the wave.


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Originally Posted by larry_arizona

I did not have a scale, but for fun I asked everyone for their appx weights. I already know what my gear weighs roughly.

Yes, It was chaotic and got two newbs up for first time (was a little late for pass the handle).

I know these teenagers videoed the wave last night, I will see if I can get any shots of the wave.


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I was going to say Pics or it didn't happen!! LOL:p

The problem with running with a big crew is that you're then disappointed when you're out next time with a small one lol

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Originally Posted by SONIC

The problem with running with a big crew is that you're then disappointed when you're out next time with a small one lol

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agreed!! my issue with big crews.. less time for me to ride.

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Originally Posted by larry_arizona

Had a rare large crew last night plus lead.

Calculated the following.
Boat 5800
Stock ballast 3500
Lead 575
Humans 1460
On board gear 250

I was at 11585, SA is max rated at 11700.

Boat ate it up, surfed at 11.0mph no problem.

Was at 9.5-10.0 pitch and the wave was ridiculous, had one girl 5 foot tall and the wave looked taller than her when she was in the pocket.

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That's great news Larry. I cant remember what your prop and elevation are? We need to get some video of an intermediate/advanced surfer, say, 160-200 lbs on a 4.6 - 4.8 board and see how far back they can keep the push, (could be any board just need something for consistency to compare). That was the biggest thing I noticed, the wave didn't seem that much larger....the push just seemed to be endless...all the way back for 20-30' or however long it ended up being. I am headed out to the lake tonight and should have enough people to get some decent video to post up this weekend.

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Originally Posted by larry_arizona

I know these teenagers videoed the wave last night, I will see if I can get any shots of the wave.

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^ This, or it didn't happen... :cool:

SA400 16x13.9 prop 1100 feet elevation.


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i have been curious on an SA with 400 and how it does. Glad to hear it performs!