Custom SwimDeck Ballast Bag project

[dan144k]

I would assume this will work on a 2010 AR240? @jcyamaharider
Put me on the list to get one.

 

[0627Devildog]

I would assume this will work on a 2010 AR240? @jcyamaharider
Put me on the list to get one.

Yes it will.

 

[renrab]

Got home to a nice surprise today! Filled it up with air so I could take a look.

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Awesome!!

I am in let me know where/when to place order.

 

[haknslash]

@jcyamaharider here are some measurements for the 19' swim deck.

I put the end of the tape just before the seat cushion back wraps around and where I would assume the bag edge would be....



Width....



Since the swim deck is like a big radius I wasn't sure where you wanted the depth measurement taken from so I picked port, midsection and starboard side of the bag...







Lower swim deck height....



The upper swim deck also has a slight curve so I took measurements of both sides. I purposely kept the end of the tape a few inches away about lined up where the cushions stick out...





Height from upper swim deck to top of seat back/hatch...

 

[Scottintexas]

@Minh Nguyen fyi

 

[jcyamaharider]

@haknslash with those measurements we are looking at 505 pounds so with swell probably around 550 pounds. Will that work? I can post up a pdf for you to review if you think it will be ok.

 

[Minh Nguyen]

Thanks @Scottintexas, count me in for one. 16' ar240

Havent read thru all the posts but let me know if yall want measurements for the bigger boat. Thanks!

 

[jcyamaharider]

Thanks @Scottintexas, count me in for one. 16' ar240

Havent read thru all the posts but let me know if yall want measurements for the bigger boat. Thanks!

LOL........ Those are done.

 

[haknslash]

@haknslash with those measurements we are looking at 505 pounds so with swell probably around 550 pounds. Will that work? I can post up a pdf for you to review if you think it will be ok.

I think it would be ok and make for a nice extra listing bag. We could always go a little wider for more capacity but I like being able to keep the walk thru clear. 550 works for me as the larger bags I would lay on my bench seats. Any other 19' guys have issue with 550 lbs and keeping the walk thru unobstructed?

 

[jcyamaharider]

Please see attached pdf

 

[haknslash]

Yup it checks out fine for me. BTW not important but one of your leader dimensions has a typo for "welded". Just wanted to let you know for when you send it to WM.

 

[Mainah]

Any on the water test results yet?

 

[jcyamaharider]

Yup it checks out fine for me. BTW not important but one of your leader dimensions has a typo for "welded". Just wanted to let you know for when you send it to WM.

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Wakemakers has nothing to do with these bags. They come directly from FATSAC.

 

[jcyamaharider]

Any on the water test results yet?

This weekend we are testing the 240 bag.

 

[haknslash]

Wakemakers has nothing to do with these bags. They come directly from FATSAC.

Ah gotcha . For some reason I was thinking this was going through WM. I haven't read all of the thread and only came into it at the end

 

[Minh Nguyen]

Wow that looks massive!

LOL........ Those are done.

 

[jcyamaharider]

Wow that looks massive!

The better to wake surf with my dear....LOL

 

[0627Devildog]

I have edited the opening post of this thread to adequately reflect the evolution of this project, and where it stands today almost a year after creation.

I have also changed the name of the thread to remove the "(Port Side)" connotation since this has evolved into a more universal application.

Putting this here for full disclosure so folks that do not go back to read page 1, know that it has been updated.

***Updated 4/26/18 - This thread has evolved quite a bit since it began. . . The ballast project has been made a reality by @jcyamaharider and is going to be good for EITHER side with the recent shape adjustments. As such, the title has been updated and I have entered this note here. Feel free to enjoy reading through the thread. I just wanted to be clear this is no longer a Port side only project***

Glad to see the excitement around this project and thankful for @jcyamahariders wife for letting @jcyamaharider take this on and bring it to fruition!

 

[Minh Nguyen]

Haha I like it!

The better to wake surf with my dear....LOL

 

[jcyamahariders wife]

@0627Devildog Oh I am glad somehow I get recognition for this ! Yes the wife always has to approve is the life lesson for today.