Quote Originally Posted by GoGreenGoWhite View Post
We are currently in the process of getting our order in to the dealer. Have a few questions if anyone is knowledgeable/familiar.

1. Is Flow 3 w/ G6 Ballast worth it?
2. Touch screen upgrade? (Most likely not worth it for us).
3. Not getting the removable seat back for sliding bench seat. Mistake?
4. Not getting the removable side storage bins (boat will be kept on a hoist in the summer, don't store much on the boat). Mistake?

We are getting:
Dual batteries
Bimini top with surf sleeve
Digital depth and water temp
Flooring deck kit (traction getting on and off boat from dock to lift and vice versa).
2, 8" Tower Speakers w/ Audio package Upgrade
Swivel Racks
Surf Pipe
Headlights

Any input on what features you would NOT get and what features you WOULD absolutely get again?

Thanks in advance.
Ok, first off congratulations, you will love the boat! We love our 2021 and cannot wait for winter to be over lol. As for your questions:

1 - Flow 3 and g6 ballast are 2 different things and flow 3 is not available on the Mondo but no biggie it is not as useful on the shorter hull as compared to the longer boats. However as others have said get the g6 vs the g3 ballast the extra pumps are a must with 3700lbs of ballast it still takes a bit to fill and helps make autowake work better as it can be more responsive as it moves water faster which is how autowake works.
2 - Get the touch screen, the screen is your only spot for guages remember and the older screen is significantly smaller and harder to read. I could be wrong but I also think you need the 7" screen to get the full effect of the autowake system with the newest features. The money saved here is not really worth it and I would not suggest that there is any more durability between the screens. It is going to be one of those things that really you don't want to say in 5 years that you wish you had a again it is the only location to get speed, depth and vessel info while underway.
3 - Not a mistake at all, we wondered that as well but after using our for a season it would be more comfortable I am sure with a back rest there for the people using it but it would be a major pain with it up and people are moving around the boat especially with the bimini up, hopping over it would be nightmare to switch riders or to get a drink etc. In a larger boat like a max I would have gotten it but not we do not regret not having it in our Mondo and it would be sitting in the garage if we had.
4 - Don't get the bins, they are not very large and don't provide great storage and make it harder to check/bleed the air out of the bags. There are cargo nets you can order third party and that is what I would go with as it allows access for storage when the bags are empty and keeps jackets up high when they are full without being a limitation.


The rest of your options look good, the deck kit is definitely nice as the gel coat is slippery if it is wet for sure, dual batteries are a must as it depth finder, upgraded audio is good, we like ours and it is more than loud enough for us. Swivel racks definitely a must have to make the board racks usable and better to swing the racks in when towing and the surf pipe is great for noise and CO. We do not have the lights but can absolutely understand the need for them but we don't boat after dusk. Beyond that I could talk about every option if you had any specific questions but your build is off to a great start but seriously I would not get one without the 7" screen. Congrats again you are going to love it!