https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/ en Sun, 17 May 2026 22:11:25 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/images/misc/rss.png https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/ https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/general-nautique-discussion/boat-configuration-for-surfing-wakeboarding-skiing-etc/690413-after-market-tower-big-air-vs-aerial Thu, 07 May 2026 11:22:41 GMT I recently bought a dedicated boat for barefooting in addition to my Nautique. I am adding a tower to it and would like to hear from those who have... Boat Configuration For Surfing, Wakeboarding, Skiing, etc. peteb https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/general-nautique-discussion/boat-configuration-for-surfing-wakeboarding-skiing-etc/690413-after-market-tower-big-air-vs-aerial https://www.planetnautique.com/vb5/forum/nautique-topics/general-nautique-discussion/boat-configuration-for-surfing-wakeboarding-skiing-etc/690257-slamming-a-230-with-1100s-for-surfing Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:17:55 GMT
I had my ‘13 230 out with a crew of about 10 this weekend and I’m just not totally satisfied with my wave. Too much moving people to the back of the boat and being a mad scientist with setup to the point where I could tell it was getting annoying. I don’t want to be the annoying guy with the surf boat… I want to be the FUN GUY with the surf boat!

Previous owner had removed stock rear tanks and installed 450s in each locker. I am also running a triangle bag of an unknown weight under the front seats. I believe this front bag to be in the 400-600lb range. Again, previous owner did this.

I have been doing a lot of homework on getting this surf wave dialed in and was on the fence about the whole 750 vs 1100 debate. In fact I wasn’t even really sure if the 1100s were going to fit at all. Once I read a couple comments here that they do in fact fit, I figured I might as well overdo it so I don’t feel like I left anything on the table. I just pulled the trigger on a set of 1100s for the rears and I’m looking for some input from my 230 guys who run 1100s in their boat. I’m probably beating a dead horse but I’ve just not seen a lot of info from the 1100 crowd. So for all you crazy boys and girls out there who like a little junk in the trunk:

1.) Do y’all think the 400-600lb in the bow (again I’m working with rough numbers here) is enough to offset the massive weight of the 1100s in the rear? Or do I need more up front?
2.) How much are these rear bags going to affect my maneuverability and control when totally full in conjunction with a medium crew (usually 6-8 people)?
3.) Do I need to be worried about my newbie girlfriend driving when it’s just me and her? Does the boat become a total pig with this kind of weight?
4.) I’m not a very handy guy, but a couple of my good buddies are. What is the install process like and are there any modifications to any systems I should be aware of?
5.) Is there a way to configure the Linc controls to keep the pumps on to completely fill without running multiple pump cycles?
6.) Is there a way to configure/program the computer to know the total ballast I’m carrying?

Again, I’m sorry if this has already been covered. I’ve looked through so many topics regarding boat ballast in the past week that it’s all blending together and I don’t know what’s real and what’s not. Some of that info is nearly 15 years old too! I need some firsthand experience and guidance. If you made it this far thanks for listening to my rant you’re a gentleman and a scholar.

cheers

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