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steve2434
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PostPosted: Aug 17, 2006 9:26 am    Post subject: Ballast Bags Reply with quote

I have a regal ski boat and I' am looking to get more air so i was thinking about buying fat buddies for my boat and put them in the rear corners should i also put weight in the front of the boat? Id on't know much about this any tips would be great.

http://www.wakeside.com/page/w/PROD/wakeboard_boat_ballast/skylon_fat_buddies_ac3600
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PostPosted: Aug 17, 2006 9:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There have been MANY discussions about weighting an I/O...you DO want front weight and the n "pull" the stern down with your trim control...some of this is trial-and-be-damned so you may want to get some sacs and some peeps and go out and see what works best keeping a close eye on SPEED. Use the SEARCH function to start with...
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PostPosted: Aug 17, 2006 9:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

thanks for the help i will use the search function next time sorry bout that, also how much weight should i put in the front with 560lbs in the back ?
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PostPosted: Aug 17, 2006 11:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can't recall but for an I/O it's 60/40 I think
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