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Thread: New mojo ballast upgrades
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06-09-2022, 02:53 PM #31
I just realized I didn't post the link to my previous post https://wake9.com/2021/07/01/2021-moomba-mojo-settings/
Sorry about that, if you read down where the section with the header "Lead" is he breaks it down. Hopefully someone from SC can enlighten all of us and let us know what the breakdown on the Mojo ballast setup is. I feel like that wouldn't be something that is held close to the chest.2019 Makai
Raptor 450 w/ 1.76 Trans
WakeMakers 1350s in the rear & 1K in Lead
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06-09-2022, 08:17 PM #322021 Mojo, 6.2L Raptor 400/1.76, Acme 3407 15.5x13, G6, Flow3, +6500 lbs ballast
2005 Mobius LSV (sold)
Windermere Lake, B.C., 2800' Elevation
2021 Mojo Mods
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06-09-2022, 09:00 PM #33
New mojo ballast upgrades
That would make sense as that is how the Makai’s ballast is allocated as well just with a different setup for the rear bags. The part that doesn’t make sense is that wakemakers claims their upgraded rear bags are 1,460# which isn’t an upgrade at all from stock if they stocks are 1,400#. I think that is why everyone is soo confused. Wakemakers claims a 600-1800# increase in overall capacity but this would only net 120# on the 21+ mojo which you could just buy 150# of lead for 10% of the cost of the bags lol
Thinking about this and I wonder has anyone called wakemakers to get some clarity on this?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk2019 Makai
Raptor 450 w/ 1.76 Trans
WakeMakers 1350s in the rear & 1K in Lead
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06-09-2022, 09:14 PM #34
That seems reasonable and is what I would guess. I think maybe the WM bags are underrated. I know they fill higher, and based on my rough calc, there is approx 6 cubic feet of space on top of the filled stock bags, which if filled with water would be about 360lb each side.
Considering wake9 putting lead mid and bow, I don't think the WM is worth it.
Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk2022 Mojo - 400 - flow 3 - OJ 930 15.5x15 prop - 1k lead - 2.5-3k elevation
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06-09-2022, 09:18 PM #35
WM should just save material and make a 360lb bag that connects to 2 of the vent holes on the factory bag
Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk2022 Mojo - 400 - flow 3 - OJ 930 15.5x15 prop - 1k lead - 2.5-3k elevation
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06-09-2022, 09:56 PM #36Senior Member
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I did contact wakemakers and this was their response.
"Hey Josh,
Your current bags are 1,000lbs each and out bags will add an additional 920lbs total to your boat. We currently do not have a bow upgrade for this unfortunately. We plan on having this done eventually but it may be some time still before we get that completed.
Thanks,
Sam
Customer Advocate"
I don't believe my current rear bags are only 1k each.
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06-10-2022, 09:47 AM #37
I may have said this before but I have no dog in the fight when it comes to the Mojo and the upgraded rear bags other than wanting people to have a great wave. That being said I remember seeing a post a while back about a Mojo that was loaded up and realized that it was Hayden (post #32). He had custom rear bags made by Fatsac for his Mojo that were 1800#. He has a video in his playlist (linked below) where he has the factory bag and his new bag inflated with air to see the difference and after seeing the factory bag in his video I don't have a hard time believing it is 1,400#. Hayden said he runs a light crew so he even piggybacked 2x350# mid ships and also some weight up front to achieve his numbers and his wave looks awesome. After watching his video, if you have a decent crew I could see the upgraded bags being worth it along with a minimum of 500# of lead. IMO never having set foot on a new Mojo and just watching his video, upgraded bags and 500# in lead would be where I would start but I can guarantee you I would end up with 1k in lead because I always want to have an awesome wave with a light crew and then when the crew is larger the wave is just that much better. I would be interested to know what he paid for his bags compared to what Wakemakers is asking but Fatsac should already have the dimensions and the pattern from his order so I would think they would be pretty easy to order them again from them. If you have time give his playlist a watch as he has some good info in there as well as a sweet video of him riding his wave. The other topic he covers that is also important when upgrading the rear bags is reinforcing the engine dividers. There are a couple routes you can go with that but it is definitely needed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoNT...sZ4YCd&index=1Last edited by TXSurf4; 06-10-2022 at 09:50 AM.
2019 Makai
Raptor 450 w/ 1.76 Trans
WakeMakers 1350s in the rear & 1K in Lead
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06-10-2022, 11:36 AM #38
perfect, thanks for the info.
side note, i was looking at my build sheet and it lists (2) bags, 102x21.5x24" which would be the overall rear bag dims, so just measuring the long section, it would be 102x15x24 which is enough volume for about 1300lbs of water. so throw in the taller locker section and its def around 1500. The taller bag is as i estimated, probably a 3-400LB increase in volume.
WM sells universal bags, looks like a 500LB one would fit on top of stock and is only 150 each. so probably around 400 bucks after fittings and stuff for both bags.2022 Mojo - 400 - flow 3 - OJ 930 15.5x15 prop - 1k lead - 2.5-3k elevation
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06-10-2022, 01:42 PM #39
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06-10-2022, 04:40 PM #40