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PostPosted: Jan 19, 2003 1:06 pm    Post subject: hippo system Reply with quote

can anyone tell me where they have gotten a hippo system installed? Or where i can find info on how they are installed?
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PostPosted: Jan 19, 2003 1:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

isn't hippo out of business, or is that a different ballast system company?????
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PostPosted: Jan 19, 2003 8:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't even bother wit hippo, from what ive heard its not worth the effort, even if they are still in business.
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PostPosted: Jan 19, 2003 9:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There has been alot of horror stories about them. I believe there is a post on wakeworld.com about customers who have gotten screwed. Last I checked there were a bunch of them who wanted to go down there with bats and crow bars!!! I suppose I would be pissed too if I paid for something and didn't get it.
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PostPosted: Jan 19, 2003 10:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i have a hippo syastem in my moomba i have no problems with it!!!! i got it with the boat so the dealership put it in! i doint think they out of bussiness though. late
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PostPosted: Jan 19, 2003 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dont do it! there are better ballast systems out there, from what ive herd their "custom bags" are just regular fat sacs. they are being sued for many counds of fraud and they are currlently bankrupt. DO NOT! DO NOT give them any money, if you do give them money it will be the last that you hear from them. Please no one needs to get screwed by this company again!
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PostPosted: Jan 20, 2003 1:55 pm    Post subject: hippo system Reply with quote

I installed a Hippo system in our boat, and it's worked great for us. The bags are made out of a heavier material than regular sacks, so they're really durable. But, as far as I know, Hippo is out of business. Even if they're in business, I wouldn't recommend sending them any money, as many have lost theirs doing that. If you find a Hippo system out there to install in your boat, I wouldn't recommend getting one with the electronic touchpad. I guess the pads are notorious for failing. Ours has the manual flip switches, and works very well.
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PostPosted: Jan 20, 2003 6:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

raiders,

goto wakeworld and read all the current and past posts and make your own system, it is so easy to do, but if you dont have the time make-a-wake.com has a good setup but you still have to get your own bags and tubing. There is another guy on here getting ready to start building systems for the peeps but is waiting to advertise when he has plenty of supplies in stock to accomodate everyone.
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PostPosted: Jan 20, 2003 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a hippo system in my Launch, it works like a charm.
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PostPosted: Jan 20, 2003 8:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have one in my Moomba and it's great. Factory installed.
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