Fat Sac Question?

GooseR · Newbie Joined: 05 Aug 2005 Posts: 29

Just question before i get some fat sacs installed.
Will the fat sacs burn up my motor more quickly?
Any risk, as far as damage to the boat , that they could cause?

Thanks Rick

ballywho · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Posts: 1725

No and No. The whole "loaded boat burns engine" thing is a myth. Physics tell you it's not true. The prop will create the same amount of thrust, it's just a matter of how much the boat moves with that thrust.

Unless the completely burst and fill your bilge with water after which you sink (which I've never heard of) they can't really damage your boat. There's nothing hard to make impacts so I think you're pretty safe.
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Damon · Posted: Oct 30, 2005 1:22 pm Post subject:

Well there is some truth to it. The more weight in the boat, the more the engine has to work to get the boat moving. Why do you think weighted boats use more gas?

Using your logic, its like saying semi's dont have any strain when they are pulling cargo.

future gator · Newbie Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 23

how much do fat sacs help

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

They help somewhat in every boat but that is also something that is specific to every different boat. You have to figure out your best setup for your specific ride. Yes it is true you put a little more wear on the engine because it usually is working harder for longer periods of time.

future gator · Newbie Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 23

deepcove · Soul Rider Joined: 15 Mar 2004 Posts: 296 City: Vancouver

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

Uhhh yea..... what he said. Cool

Stewie · Posted: Nov 10, 2005 3:24 pm Post subject:

I wonder how those Epic boats will do with 3,200 lbs of stock ballast alone. Confused

gene3x · Addict Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 759 City: Dallas

Not good. It would struggle to get on plane with just 300 horses.

vette74 · Posted: Nov 10, 2005 3:36 pm Post subject:

GooseR, Missing a few oil changes will hurt your engine a lot more than adding a few sacks. My recommendation sack out your boat until you like the wake and perform scheduled maintnance to your engine and tranny and you should be good.