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  1. H

    Winterizing 212X ballast system

    I have a new-to-me 2020 212X and trying to make sure I have all my ducks in a row for winterization. The center bag I'm thinking I'll just disconnect, empty, and store in my garage. For the stern tanks, I'll disconnect the hoses and leave them off for the winter. That should let them drain...
  2. S

    Boat Stuff FatSac 800 pound Yamaha transom ballast bag for sale

    FatSac brand custom transom ballast bag for 24' Yamaha boats for sale. This bag adds 800 pounds of ballast to the rear surf-side of your Yamaha 24' boat to amp up the wave size. These bags sell for more than $500 plus tax/shipping new. Asking $350. Buyer to pay shipping costs. Local...
  3. Emptytemples

    AR250 Ballast

    Has anyone had luck with adding more permanent ballast on the AR250? The engine compartment has two flat ledges on either side of the engine. I'm very tempted to put sacs that will fit on those ledges nicely and install pumps to work on switches. I think that would be the bees knees but...
  4. A

    Ropeless redneck AR195

    1st day Hydro phase cruise control Wake surfing progression Yamaha wake booster 2 ballast bags on 2nd platform (one center, one surf side) 2nd day Same set up as day one but added a gander mountain cooler full of water on bottom step Two coolers full of water on the seats on the surf...
    • abehrens14
    • Thread
    • ar195 ballast homemade redneck surf wake wake booster wakesurf
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Watersports
  5. S

    Scarab 195 wake edition ballast help

    2017 scarab 195 HO wake edition. Just got it used from original owner. Anyways the center ballast bag doesn’t seem like it wants to fill or drain. When hitting the switch nothing happens and I cannot hear the pump running. Side ballasts work and fill/empty no problem. Also who has used a wake...
  6. K

    Wakesurfing

    Does anybody know if this ar250 boat is just using the 400lb of ballast or is there more. This is a post from yamahaboating. The person is surfing ropeless and if it's just those two bags that's great.
  7. willdo

    2019 AR210/212X Ballast Intake Locations

    I'm doing a ballast upgrade on my 2019 AR210. I will have 3 ballast I'm going to install(ski locker,port and starboard rear compartments). Does anyone have a 212X from 2019 or with the same hull that can show me where the ballast intakes are? If I'm putting holes in my boat I would like to do...
  8. C

    Boat 2018 AR190 for sale in WA

    time to sell my 2019 Yamaha ar190 Equipped for wake surfing including 800lbs of ballast in both rear lockers system custom 1of 1 wake booster wedge with Yamaha surf board Full kicker sound system w/12 inch sub Dual nvx1000 amps Full RGB LED system (very visible in the day ) Fusion radio with...
    • chris.flavius
    • Thread
    • ar190 ar190 19 foot jetboat yamaha ballast wakesurf yamaha wakebooster
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Classified Ads
  9. J

    Ballast Bags don't fill - Yamaha 242x

    I have a 2020 Yamaha 242X. My Center ballast bag fills and drains without issue, but the side bags don't do anything. What am I supposed to do to get them to fill / drain?
    • jadrey
    • Thread
    • ballast ballast drain ballast fill yamaha 242x
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Watersports
  10. Stang7tl

    Boat Stuff Ballast bags fat sac

    I have 2 750 fat sac 130 each 2 400 fat sac 110 each 1 250 70 1 150 50(not shown) Also 750s and 400s will come with there original fat sac quick connect fill Plus Shipping cost pics will be posted when I get to the boat
  11. BoaTN

    2018 242X Ballast Leak

    I have an extremely slow leak in my port side ballast (a fitting I suspect.) I've been chasing this since the boat was new and suspected it was the impeller in the pump since I was never able to find anything wet. After changing the impeller and filling the bag I noticed a drip running off the...
  12. Steve212x

    Ballast Bag Connections

    Hey Guys Looking for a ballast bag connection (looks like a blue part to me), mine seems to have gone to the big wake in the sky. Cant seem to find a part number for this - is this a generic part maybe? Any help would be appreciated. Steve 2012 212x Black
  13. Lendwaym

    Wake Ballast Plumbing diagram

    I am looking for a diagram of the plumbing on the Wake Ballast system for my 2019 215ID. And in general where is the source hose that is used to pull water from the body of water we are floating on?
  14. ruggierom

    2020 242X Ballast won't drain

    Hi, I realize there are several posts on 242X ballast issues \ questions. I have read them but still can't figure out my issue. My problem is that I can't ever get the ski locker bag to fully drain. What I've tried 1) Manually emptied the bag by opening up the plug and pushing out as much...
  15. R

    Add ballast to a 2015 Scarab 215 HO?

    I’m heading thinking about buying a used 2015 Scarab 215 HO. Does anyone know if you can add a wake tower and factory ballast? Also, did the 2015 come with IST systems? Thanks for your advise.
  16. Cambo

    Boat Stuff Ballast Pump Jumper Cable

    This is mainly for the 2016 - 2022 boats with factory ballast it could possibly work with other models or be updated as I get more info on the different configurations . It works for the 21,24 and 25 foot models see price listed below for the different models. Over ride and power up the pumps...
    • Cambo
    • Thread
    • 242x 242xe ballast ballast cable cable
    • Replies: 111
    • Forum: Classified Ads
  17. DJMattyT

    242X Ballast Bag

    I know there are a ton of posts about these ballasts but I couldn't find one to directly answer my question. I just test-drove a 242X today, the ballast tanks didn't seem to work correctly (part of it my user error from not knowing and I am buying it from a dealer who took it on trade so...
  18. 007

    Boat Stuff FlyHigh X Series Ballast Bag 600lb. capacity

    Add approx. 600 lbs. Bleeder valve and standard fly high fitting for tsunami pump or to plumb into your existing system. Very good condition, just have more ballast than I can use! $75 + Shipping
    • 007
    • Thread
    • ballast wakeboarding wakesufing watersports
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Classified Ads
  19. gfletcher3114

    2017 212x Ballast Not Working

    Hello, My aft right and left ballast are not working. The center ballast is working fine. When I try to add ballast on the aft I see the % increase on the screen, but that red background behind the arrow never lights up (indicating that the ballast is filling). I dont hear the pumps kick on...
  20. Justin Turner

    Ballast on Glaston GTS-207 for surfing

    I am bound and determined to surf with my Glaston GTS-207. I've researched all over the forum and am ready to buy some bags. My questions is this? How much weight do I need and where? I am thinking 2500-3000lbs. I would like to buy bags that fit in the compartments but if thats not feasible than...
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