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Oh, and one other thing. I don't take anyone's replies as trash talk. I know this is all constructive discussion. But I just wanted to explain that in my research I fully understand the difference...

Actually, I disagree with you max. I'm not comparing the Moomba Outback wake with the Mastercraft Prostar 197 wake in any way. I'm using the data from Mastercraft's R&D department that led them to...

Yeah, I would have to agree with all the comments regarding the various sizes and densities of wakes among the tournament boats. There is no replacement for good technique behind the boat. I'm...

SkiBoy, here's a video of Terry Winters at Diablo Shores Mastercraft Pro Waterski Competition. If Terry can compete behind a boat with a tower, I think you might be able to get used to it too - or...

Hi sled. Glad to hear you're also an avid skier. We're a dying breed! Yes, I am concerned about the added stress on the wake plate/hull. Haven't got a solution yet but I'm thinking about it. ...

Hi sled. Yes, we ran it several times in stock form specifically to look at the slalom wake. My wife and I are both avid slalom skiers. Back in 1997 we bought a Ski Nautique right off the showroom...

Hey guys. All pics are with the cant in the plate. I had two pictures at each speed taken from two different directions. In one direction the sun was reflecting so much on the wake that it made it...

Hey Eric! I LOVE that new 4-blade 13x13! What a difference in the wake shape. The 22-off rooster is nearly gone. Great recommendation. As for the prop puller, Doh! I should have listened to you...

Glad to be able to give back to the community. You guys have been so helpful with lots of my questions. I'm sure I left out a lot of details but the basics are there. We too try and break down the...

This is a really good question that so often goes unanswered. I'd like to take a stab at a Ramp Checklist. Hopefully, the other members will chime in and fill in where I missed important issues...

I've been getting my boat dialed in and thought I'd shoot some pictures of the slalom wake. The boat is set up without a tower, 1/2 tank of gas, rear seat in, OJ 4-blade 13 X 13 prop, driver plus...

Hmmmm... Good question, Garn. I think if you hook up the smallest jaws to the smallest puller in the set, it might just make a great impeller puller. I've already done my impeller but next time I...

Yeah, this sounds like either a loose battery terminal or a kill switch issue. These boat are very reliable and I'm sure once the dealer finds the culprit, you'll be fine. If you want to check for...

I'm sharing this information with anyone who needs to pull their prop and feels that the standard c-clamp prop puller is a bit pricey. I purchased a new OJ prop and Eric suggested the prop puller...

Does anyone know how these devices work? I need to pull my prop and got one sent with my new OJ. It just looks like a large brass cylinder with threads cut into it.

Thanks deerfield, that's the kind of verification I was looking for. Sounds like ~180 degrees is the normal operating temp.

My temperature gauge seems to be hanging out around 180 degrees on my 05 Outback (Indmar Assault 325 hp). Most of my other boats ran around 160. I'm thinking the previous owner (or his shop) may...

Welcome, Grady! I'm a former Bayliner, Ski Nautique, Malibu and Chaparral owner and I can say without a doubt that this Moomba forum is hands-down the nicest, most helpful group of people I've ever...

Yeah, I have a Senate on order right now - just waiting for it to ship. I bought it from waterskis.com but it was on back order. I don't have a local ski dealer so I have to buy all my stuff...

Yeah, deerfield you're right. The tower couldn't weigh 200 lbs. Now that I think about it, when I took mine off, it was cumbersome to move around but certainly not 200 lbs. I think you're closer...

One thing Mastercraft did on the Prostar 197 hull that provided one of the best slalom wakes in history was to add a slight lip or hook to the bottom of the hull at the transom. I've looked at a 197...

From my experience skiing behind both 3 and 4 bladed props, it doesn't change the size of the wake itself that much. Where you notice the biggest difference is in the rooster tail at 22' off. The 3...

Try out a 65" Radar Senate (not the Senate C). It's a very popular intermediate slalom ski that can provide all the forgiveness you need but also can get you into 34 mph short line when you're ready...

Yep. That teak deck looks beautiful. I'm looking into one for my Outback. Just wondering if there is much difference in weight between the teak and the fiberglass. I suspect the fiberglass is a...

I know this is a silly question that I should be able to determine myself by putting my platform on a scale but I don't have a scale handy so I thought I'd throw it out if anyone knows. I'm...