SL vs SE

[Prospersigman]

I thought the OP was building an SE? 400 is not an option on the SE, it's 450 or 550.

[larry_arizona]

Op’s build pictures are an SL


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[2in2out]

Is there really noticeable difference between the 400 and the 450? I’m at 2300 feet, and my max surfs fine with the 400 with 6500 lbs of ballast. I’m thinking if I go 450, I’m going to just take the leap to 550

If elevation isn’t an issue, I would go with the 400. If money isn’t an issue, go full baller and get the 550. My wife and I considered an SA 550, but it came down to coloring and a $8500 difference, and resale value based on our current local.

The addition of extra components adds the issues of complexity and opportunity for failure. I ride consistently in the shadow of a black cloud, so I have to take those things into consideration. I’m also 3 hrs away from a service center, so I didn’t need any additional opportunity for failure.

[Rush]

I thought the OP was building an SE? 400 is not an option on the SE, it's 450 or 550.

Was debating SL or SE, was leaning towards SL, and my dealer didn’t have any SE build slots, only SL and SA. Made the decision for me

[MJHSupra]

I have the 400 and the 2018 SL with the 1.5 trans package. I do not have trouble surfing and do carry a bunch of people.
I cannot run full ballast at wakeboard speeds. Boat will struggle to get on plane. But I DO NOT need to run full ballast when wakeboarding. I use about 7 to 7.5 of pitch and usually 1/3 ballast - plenty for me.

If I were to design one new, it would be the SL450. But I would also be keeping the boat for awhile.

For people that turn-over boats each year, they have told me you do not get your money back from motor upgrades - 400 to 450.

if I had the SE, it would be hard to choose between the 450 and 550. 550 dollars are steep.

[larry_arizona]

If you can wakeboard full ballast, you are badass.....lol

But I can concur the 400/1.5 not pulling full ballast at 24mph in an SA.

But 1/2 ballast is insane already to wakeboard.


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[MJHSupra]

But 1/2 ballast is insane already to wakeboard.

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For Sure . . .

[Isaguel]

Dude, since its your money and not mine, I say 550 all---day---long baby!!!! Yeah!!

[larry_arizona]

Yep 550!!! Full Send!


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[larry_arizona]

Rush,

I took the liberty of tweaking some things on your build to add a little more detail.






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