Ronix 8.3 on a Yamaha...let's find out.

[haknslash]

It could

All the more reason why I'd love to see it used on a 190/192 since they have less jet wash. Wished I were closer to you.

 

[kent426]

has anyone looked at the 2017 Eight.3 Ronix Wakesurf shaper?
They claim the following:
"This carbon fiber composite wedge easily mounts slightly below the water line on the outside of the boat near the stern. Place it on either the starboard or port side of your boat's hull to get a massive surf wave on the opposite side. Extensive testing on direct drives, v-drives, and jet boats shows any boat consistently produces an amazing wakesurf wave when coupled with this device and wakeboard ballast."

 

[jcyamaharider]

Nothing has changed on the new version that I can see.

 

[Josh Cahoon]

New to the jet boats. I just bought an 1100lb sack for the center locker and the 2017 Eight.3. Headed out next week to give it a try. Dialed in the depth for the Eight.3 tonight and will install in the morning. I will post some pics next week.

Talked to the Yamaha dealer and it was the setup he puts on his boats with an additional 350lb sack in each rear. I have enough body weight in the rear. Hoping for a surfable wake.

 

[haknslash]

New to the jet boats. I just bought an 1100lb sack for the center locker and the 2017 Eight.3. Headed out next week to give it a try. Dialed in the depth for the Eight.3 tonight and will install in the morning. I will post some pics next week.

Talked to the Yamaha dealer and it was the setup he puts on his boats with an additional 350lb sack in each rear. I have enough body weight in the rear. Hoping for a surfable wake.

You're gonna need something to deal with the jet wash like a wake wedge. These boats you'll need to list them to get a wave so I would put that 1100 bag on the surf side rather than ski locker.

 

[Josh Cahoon]

We surfed on it last night with everything stock. We were able to get up no problem; however, there was not enough push beyond the wave to let go of the rope. The wave was not terrible. I will play with the placement of the bag and see what works the best. Thanks for the info.

 

[Bill D]

I have the same boat. You'll want that 1100 on the surf side plus at least another 1k in people or bags on the boat to displace enough water for a decent wave.

Also, a wedge took my wave from this


to this

 

[paratrooper39]

I didn't see if anyone had officially tested on a 192 yet... if not, I had my local dealer offer me a good deal to purchase it for testing and if it was an epic fail they would gladly take it back. I may jump on this if no one else has given it the test. That said, I will also need to pick up some ballast bags, which I don't have at the moment. Suggestions?

 

[jcyamaharider]

I haven't seen anyone test with a 19ft yet....... ballast bags hit up Wakemakers.

 

[paratrooper39]

@jcyamaharider what did you end up with on your 190 you had, as far as weight? Should I look for the 750# or sit cool with 400ish?

 

[jcyamaharider]

It was @jaybro72 190. We were at 750 bag plus 2 passengers and a driver. So maybe 1100 pounds on the surf side.

 

[paratrooper39]

oops my fault! Good to know though. I'm just so cautious to purchase bags/pump/board and all that for a 192 and then have it be a complete fail.

 

[Josh Cahoon]

We bought the Ronix Eight.3 bags with the matching pump. It is fast. Has the port on the top that you drop the pump in to empty. We can fill 1100 lbs in a couple minutes. Very easy to fill and empty. Also lots of sizes.

I will be on the lake for 4 straight days starting Thursday. Plan to fine tune the wake. I think I will pick up two more 400 lb bags, one for each side. I'll post some pics for reference. Hope it works out.

 

[Josh Cahoon]

I have the same boat. You'll want that 1100 on the surf side plus at least another 1k in people or bags on the boat to displace enough water for a decent wave.

Also, a wedge took my wave from this
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to this
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Hope I can get there.