212x with a Fatsack 24’

[Dornbox]

Anyone know if a Fatsack 24 fits well on a 2019 Yamaha 212? Been digging around but didn’t see anything definitive. Thanks!

 

[jcyamahariders wife]

The answer is no. Gantlin Products designed each Fatsac bag to the swim decks dimensions. It's such a large bag that holds so much water so having the proper fit is important. The bag needs to be filled all the way to the point of swelling before it is stable.

FATSAC CUSTOM YAMAHA TRANSOM BALLAST BAG (Boat Size: 21 ft / 23 ft, Color: GRAY)

Yamaha Ballast Bag on transom for surfing ! #1 custom product for all yamaha jetboats !

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[Dornbox]

That was my fear but I read a positive review for the 24’ and the owner had a 212x. Thanks for your advice.

 

[jcyamahariders wife]

The 24ft boats have larger step down. Not saying they didn't use it and it ended up being fine. There so many warranty issues with the bags because people don't fill them all the way. You leave any space in those bags and you give opportunity for water to move around. This causes the bag to start moving and they fall off the back. People think the handles or loops are there to hold the bag but that's false. The black bag is the 24ft and the gray is the 21ft.

 

[Dornbox]

Makes sense. I just purchased the 21’ from WakeWedge. Thanks again!

 

[jcyamahariders wife]

Makes sense. I just purchased the 21’ from WakeWedge. Thanks again!

Anytime thanks ! Don't hesitate to reach out anytime for any surfing help if needed !

 

[anmut]

Let me reiterate the need to fill those things up until they are hard as a rock and are bulging. Reason? If the water is allowed to slosh in the bag at all, there's a real chance it will slosh on takeoff, ripping the handles and putting the bag into the water. Ask me how I know this happens...

 

[jcyamahariders wife]

Let me reiterate the need to fill those things up until they are hard as a rock and are bulging. Reason? If the water is allowed to slosh in the bag at all, there's a real chance it will slosh on takeoff, ripping the handles and putting the bag into the water. Ask me how I know this happens...

Yeah that sucks that happened. I try to stay diligent when I see people post videos or pictures of not filling their bags of what can happen. The things you see on Facebook !

I have an arsenal of pictures. Sorry if they are anyone on here 🫣

Here are the worst I have seen . . .

 

[anmut]

Yeah that sucks that happened. I try to stay diligent when I see people post videos or pictures of not filling their bags of what can happen. The things you see on Facebook !

I have an arsenal of pictures. Sorry if they are anyone on here 🫣

Here are the worst I have seen . . .

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Let me be clear - direction’s indicate to fill! My issues were user error. Not only that but even with busted handles the bag still works great. Made in Milwaukee, top notch product.