Scarab 255 Wake - Wake Tests with Ballasts

[ApelilaRains]

Tested the surf tab on our new Scarab 255 Wake with all internal ballast bags filled with an additional 800 lbs external ballast with one passenger in the stern and captain.

Photos taken, but editing video to minimize size, will post shortly after

Internal ballasts bags are great, but a HUGE difference with an extra 800lbs.

Weather: 92 degrees
Water Temp: 65 (Slightly choppy)
Wind Speed: 10-12 mph
Wake Speed: Between 9.2 to 9.6

800 lbs ballast by Eight.3

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• Apr 30, 2018

Surf Stream Wake Enhancer1

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• Apr 30, 2018

Surf Stream Wake Enhancer

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• Apr 30, 2018

With External 800lbs bag

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• Apr 30, 2018

Speed 9.2 (with 800lbs Ballast)

With External 800lbs bag

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• Apr 30, 2018
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Speed 9.4 to 9.6 (with 800lbs Ballast)

Without external Ballast

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• Apr 30, 2018

Internal Ballasts only - all three filled (Port, Starboard and center) Speed 9.2 to 9.8

Without external Ballast

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• Apr 30, 2018
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Internal Ballasts only - all three filled (Port, Starboard and center) Speed 9.2 to 9.8

Surf Stream Wake Enhancer2

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• Apr 30, 2018
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[haknslash]

Finally some pics of those things in action! Not bad at all and interesting "scoop" design. How did it surf? Does it have decent push?

 

[ApelilaRains]

Finally some pics of those things in action! Not bad at all and interesting "scoop" design. How did it surf? Does it have decent push?

Finally some pics of those things in action! Not bad at all and interesting "scoop" design. How did it surf? Does it have decent push?

I haven't tried it myself, more of a test run before the warm temps kick in. More updates to come.

 

[jcyamaharider]

Curious to see Regular side also. Goofy side usually always looks better. Decent looking wake for sure. Definitely plenty of room to play on.

 

[Pirana]

Very nice!

 

[ApelilaRains]

Curious to see Regular side also. Goofy side usually always looks better. Decent looking wake for sure. Definitely plenty of room to play on.

Yeah, my daughter and I are goofy foot so we tried it on that side, didn't have enough time to switch to the other side due to the winds increasing. We plan to move the ballasts around to see how the wake will look, especially on calmer days.

 

[ApelilaRains]

Very nice!

Thank you!

 

[haknslash]

Would it be too much trouble to ask if you would take some additional pictures? I'm curious how far off the hull the "surf wing scoop" sits? What it looks like mounted if you looking from underneath? I'm guessing the idea is for the scoop to grab water as it passes along the side of the hull and then direct it towards the jet pumps which in turns knocks down jet wash. It actually looks to be building it up quite nicely with just that weight. How much internal ballast does your boat have? Add in another 1,000 lbs and I bet that thing looks really good.

 

[Hyooz2004]

How do you like the Ronix telescoping bag? Those are the ones Ive been looking at for speed and ease of use. I like how you can just drop the pump into the bag.

 

[ApelilaRains]

How do you like the Ronix telescoping bag? Those are the ones Ive been looking at for speed and ease of use. I like how you can just drop the pump into the bag.

We like it a lot, those bag with the pump filled and emptied the 800lbs sack in less time for the internal bags to fill, just fill. Well worth it.

 

[MGB255IDCOGNAC]

Do you leave the wake surf tabs on even when cruising or just during wake surfing? not sure if the extra drag reduces the fuel or effects performance during full out speed or cruising around the lakes..

 

[MGB255IDCOGNAC]

Image of the underwater lights at night on the 255 ID wake

 

[MGB255IDCOGNAC]

255 ID wake with cover

 

[MGB255IDCOGNAC]

Do you leave the surf tabs on even when not wake surfing? There is not much info on them... not sure if it effects full out speed, additional drag?? additional fuel??

Tested the surf tab on our new Scarab 255 Wake with all internal ballast bags filled with an additional 800 lbs external ballast with one passenger in the stern and captain.

Photos taken, but editing video to minimize size, will post shortly after

Internal ballasts bags are great, but a HUGE difference with an extra 800lbs.

Weather: 92 degrees
Water Temp: 65 (Slightly choppy)
Wind Speed: 10-12 mph
Wake Speed: Between 9.2 to 9.6

800 lbs ballast by Eight.3

• ApelilaRains
• Apr 30, 2018

Surf Stream Wake Enhancer1

• ApelilaRains
• Apr 30, 2018

Surf Stream Wake Enhancer

• ApelilaRains
• Apr 30, 2018

With External 800lbs bag

• ApelilaRains
• Apr 30, 2018

Speed 9.2 (with 800lbs Ballast)

With External 800lbs bag

• ApelilaRains
• Apr 30, 2018
• wake wake ballasts wake surf wake surfing setup

Speed 9.4 to 9.6 (with 800lbs Ballast)

Without external Ballast

• ApelilaRains
• Apr 30, 2018

Internal Ballasts only - all three filled (Port, Starboard and center) Speed 9.2 to 9.8

Without external Ballast

• ApelilaRains
• Apr 30, 2018
• wake wake ballasts wake surf

Internal Ballasts only - all three filled (Port, Starboard and center) Speed 9.2 to 9.8

Surf Stream Wake Enhancer2

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• Apr 30, 2018
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[ApelilaRains]

Do you leave the wake surf tabs on even when cruising or just during wake surfing? not sure if the extra drag reduces the fuel or effects performance during full out speed or cruising around the lakes..

The tabs are removable, so we keep them off until it's time to use them. Having the tabs on requires you to ride slower and yes there is a drag.

 

[Noel Ross]

Where did you get your wake tabs at?

 

[ApelilaRains]

Where did you get your wake tabs at?

It was part of the wake package when we initially purchased the boat.

If you need to purchase one, I drove to New Orleans from Dallas because i trusted this particular dealer. Others within the US and Canada utilizes him for certain parts, he's very trustworthy and knowledgeable.

 

[Blake Fenton]

I priced them through my dealer to put them on my boat and they quoted me around $1200 for the parts alone, didn't include labor. I'll have to save up as I really want it!

 

[ApelilaRains]

I priced them through my dealer to put them on my boat and they quoted me around $1200 for the parts alone, didn't include labor. I'll have to save up as I really want it!

Blake, try and contact Leonard Mariast from New Orleans PS where I purchased mine. He sells all the parts and let them know I referred you, they'll offer 10% discount and he normally sell cheaper than other dealers. 504-461-0098 (Gloria Fisch 255 Denim Blue)

 

[Blake Fenton]

Now that you got to use the tabs through the summer how did it surf? @ApelilaRains any pics or video?