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Prototype Makai rear bags
Got lucky to get some prototype rear bags for the Makai from WM.
The are basically the WM rear bags + an extension (all one piece) to go under the bench seat (halfway). Some rough math = ~600lb addition over the standard WM bags. Only downside was I had to move my tube to the front of the boat for storage.
Install was super easy. I'm considering running an extra vent off the top like many of you have done, but wanted to get an initial test before hand. I'm sure I'm still dealing with some air etc.
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How far it fills up the bench storage when full
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How it looks under corner seat when full
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Bags full ( seemed a few inches lower than before).
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Obligatory wave picture. Windy day. Small crew. Bags Full. No autowake, just 100/100/100 fill and tab 70%. Riding the wave: the push is improved and I've moved the speed from 10.4 with the old WM bags to 11.1 with these. I can ride a few feet farther back now. Still need to dial in the settings more.
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Prototype Makai rear bags
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Originally Posted by
Dukabor
This feels like my dilemma as well, lots of hard mountain passes to tow over with the lakes I enjoy here, every little bit helps the tow rig, but I imagine there are many circumstances where the storage could be an issue…
To the OP…. Any word on the prototype status? Something for next season or sooner?
I got the feeling (from the wording in emails) that it would be available this year.
Imo the makai is huge and has plenty of storage. I’ve got 8-10 life jackets , an anchor , rear shade , bumpers , ropes , front windscreen and a three person tube. And, I could put more if I needed it. So, I’m satisfied with using some of it for ballast.
Also, I use basically a portable, small refrigerator for a cooler that sits on my floor anyways, so that’s a factor.
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