25ft Wake Wedge success!

[jcyamaharider]

Went out yesterday and met up with one of our customers who was gracious enough to let us use their boat for measuring up to fit a Wake Wedge a month or so ago. Installed the Wake Wedge in the parking lot. The new rear transom presents a new set of issues but we were able to adapt and overcome. This was a 255X boat with the automatic Wakebooster. When the WW is installed you will not be able to deploy the Wakebooster as the wedge does touch it but we have anti-scratch film to put on the WW bar. @jacoviii suggested unplugging the factory Wakebooster so it doesn't automatically deploy, we thought this was a great idea and will be our suggestion also. Once installed we set out and weighted the boat as they normally do. After getting the boat up to speed the results were as we expected! Ballast setup was 100% ski locker and port tank, 80% starboard tank, 25ft transom bag, 2 people in the bow and 3 people in the cabin with one surfer out. Push from the wave was amazing and the customers commented how much more it had over just the Wakebooster wave.

We have placed our order for the first round of universal and regular bars to be built, no idea on when they will be available but it will be soon. These will fit on the current model 25ft boats with and without the Wakebooster, but not with the swim up seat bracket.

 

[DogDadDave]

Is that picture with the "approved" stamp showing the wake wedge being clear of the water with the boat on plane?

 

[Julian]

Went out yesterday and met up with one of our customers who was gracious enough to let us use their boat for measuring up to fit a Wake Wedge a month or so ago. Installed the Wake Wedge in the parking lot. The new rear transom presents a new set of issues but we were able to adapt and overcome. This was a 255X boat with the automatic Wakebooster. When the WW is installed you will not be able to deploy the Wakebooster as the wedge does touch it but we have anti-scratch film to put on the WW bar. @jacoviii suggested unplugging the factory Wakebooster so it doesn't automatically deploy, we thought this was a great idea and will be our suggestion also. Once installed we set out and weighted the boat as they normally do. After getting the boat up to speed the results were as we expected! Ballast setup was 100% ski locker and port tank, 80% starboard tank, 25ft transom bag, 2 people in the bow and 3 people in the cabin with one surfer out. Push from the wave was amazing and the customers commented how much more it had over just the Wakebooster wave.

We have placed our order for the first round of universal and regular bars to be built, no idea on when they will be available but it will be soon. These will fit on the current model 25ft boats with and without the Wakebooster, but not with the swim up seat bracket.

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So the Yamaha Wake surf "gate" that comes with the X model doesn't work? Got any before (with Yamaha gate) and after pics?

 

[jcyamaharider]

Is that picture with the "approved" stamp showing the wake wedge being clear of the water with the boat on plane?

Yes the boat was on plane for this picture. This picture is to show no interference while at normal cruising speeds so no need to take off the Wake Wedge. This is the case for every model Yamaha out there.

 

[jcyamaharider]

So the Yamaha Wake surf "gate" that comes with the X model doesn't work? Got any before (with Yamaha gate) and after pics?

Plenty of those pictures on the internet. Just like the original Wakebooster, the " gate" adds air into the wave making for a " softer" surf wave. The Wake wedge redirects the jet wash down before it gets to the face of the wave. No disturbance and a clean wake. Something you can really feel when you are on the board and actually have power behind you in the wave to propel you forward.

 

[jacoviii]

These are the wires you need to disconnect. It will not throw any faults. There is one on the port and one on the starboard. There is to sets of plugs on each harness, one goes to the ballast pump the other to the booster/ surf tab. The wires run through the rear engine bay wall. 1.5" hole near the drive shaft.
I will get better pictures when my boat back from getting the power steering fixed.

 

[blueturtle]

Will you be taking pre orders?

 

[jcyamaharider]

Will you be taking pre orders?

We will work on getting this item put on our site for orders this week.

 

[jcyamahariders wife]

Will you be taking pre orders?

The 25ft wake wedges are now available for pre-order on the website.