Quote Originally Posted by Max20 View Post
First - huge shout out to TXSurf4 with some pointers via PM, and even a couple text and a phone call. Genuinely nice guy helping out a complete stranger!

Second, I started this thread a while back and want to report that I did get the wakemakers upgrade for my 2019 Makai. First time out after install this week. It was everything I could have hoped for. I do have 650 lbs of lead in the boat as well. The wakemakers upgrade made all the difference. The lead was just not quite enough for me with a light passenger load. Now, even with a light crew I have plenty of push and can surf way back in the wave.

As many have said - it sucks losing the storage bins but I figured out how to make it work and still store the tubes elsewhere in the boat.

Highly recommend the wakemakers upgrade if you have a makai. I have 250 lbs of lead under each bag and 150 lbs in the nose and it works well to get that 9* pitch. Cruising at 11 seems to be the sweet spot for goofy, 0 center plate and 65 on the port (again goofy side rider)

I hope this helps anyone else considering how to improve
Glad I was able to help! That is what we are all here for.

People like myself don’t understand until they do it what a huge difference it makes. Literally is night and day.

I get that spending an additional $1700 on new bags and lead to get a great wave after dropping 6 figures on a boat is not ideal and maybe a bit frustrating but it is soo worth it as the wave becomes what you expect it to be.


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