Surfing behind 255XD

[NewBoater]

I am going to order one soon, I was just experimenting with weight that day. Im surprised they get carbon monoxide poisoning while the boat is moving. I was un aware of that.

People are installing carbon monoxide alarms on the transom and the levels are high when surfing and no wake speeds. Definitely as a boat captain with my family on board not something I’m going to risk with friends and family. Swim platform and seats are for chilling in the swim coves now when the boat is not running.

 

[NewBoater]

Gantlin was awesome to deal with and I had a quick turnaround for one of the new black transom bags for my 242XE. Thanks again Jerry! @jcyamaharider @jcyamahariders wife

 

[jcyamaharider]

Gantlin was awesome to deal with and I had a quick turnaround for one of the new black transom bags for my 242XE. Thanks again Jerry! @jcyamaharider @jcyamahariders wife

Our Pleasure!!

 

[DonnyC]

People are installing carbon monoxide alarms on the transom and the levels are high when surfing and no wake speeds. Definitely as a boat captain with my family on board not something I’m going to risk with friends and family. Swim platform and seats are for chilling in the swim coves now when the boat is not running.

I can't say if it's accurate, but I've been told that carbon monoxide poisoning at the transom is only a risk at no-wake speeds. While surfing, there is generally plenty of airflow. But I'd rather be safe than sorry, so will definitely look into a carbon monoxide alarm. Let me know if you have any alarm recommendations!

 

[Wicked92]

I can't say if it's accurate, but I've been told that carbon monoxide poisoning at the transom is only a risk at no-wake speeds. While surfing, there is generally plenty of airflow. But I'd rather be safe than sorry, so will definitely look into a carbon monoxide alarm. Let me know if you have any alarm recommendations!

Wake 9 did an awesome video covering this with tests.

 

[Williamsone46]

Here are a couple pics of surfing behind the 255XD. Around 11 mph, full rear ballast, 50%-100% middle depending on rider.

Everyone in the family can drop the rope no problem.

 

[DonnyC]

Here are a couple pics of surfing behind the 255XD. Around 11 mph, full rear ballast, 50%-100% middle depending on rider.

Everyone in the family can drop the rope no problem.

Great pics! Did you have any external ballast?

 

[DonnyC]

Wake 9 did an awesome video covering this with tests.

Agree. Thanks for pointing me to it!

 

[Williamsone46]

Great pics! Did you have any external ballast?

I do, I have the 19' Yamaha ballast kit. But I don't use it often. Mainly just stock.

 

[Kyle Johnston]

Here are a couple pics of surfing behind the 255XD. Around 11 mph, full rear ballast, 50%-100% middle depending on rider.

Everyone in the family can drop the rope no problem.

Man thats a big wake in the first picture for just stock ballast. mine isnt near that.

 

[Williamsone46]

Man thats a big wake in the first picture for just stock ballast. mine isnt near that.

That picture was with only three people on board (2 kids, 1 adult), everyone on the starboard side, with full rear ballast, 75% front and 10 mph.

All four of us can drop the rope every time no problem. It seems to have the hardest time as more people get on the boat and I have to manage the weight distribution more.

 

[Kyle Johnston]

That picture was with only three people on board (2 kids, 1 adult), everyone on the starboard side, with full rear ballast, 75% front and 10 mph.

thanks ill try that combo. the best ive got was 100 on surf side 50 on non surf side and 100 in front.

 

[Williamsone46]

thanks ill try that combo. the best ive got was 100 on surf side 50 on non surf side and 100 in front.

Always go 100% rear, don't try and list the boat with ballast. It surf's better with 100% rear and driving straight.

 

[Kyle Johnston]

Always go 100% rear, don't try and list the boat with ballast. It surf's better with 100% rear and driving straight.

so you just list it a little with a few people then i take it?

 

[HangOutdoors]

I can't say if it's accurate, but I've been told that carbon monoxide poisoning at the transom is only a risk at no-wake speeds. While surfing, there is generally plenty of airflow. But I'd rather be safe than sorry, so will definitely look into a carbon monoxide alarm. Let me know if you have any alarm recommendations!

What you have been told is not very accurate. At surfing speeds you will get backflow pools and the CO can and does pool on the platform. I put 2 CO detectors on my boat. One on the platform and one just above cockpit drain on the back wall. I have experimented at all different speeds. I have had them both go off. It depends on speed and wind direction as well as what is in the cockpit creating different vortexes and pockets. Not safe at any speed to be on the back platform, imho.

some threads here we talked about it.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/if-you-ever-thought-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-could-not-happen-on-your-boat-read-this.30209/

Also, since the half life on carboxyhemoglobin is approximately 5 hours, just by running around at a higher speed for a bit doesn't vacate the CO out of your body so it can and will become cumulative if you are exposed throughout a boating day. And that is what happens for a grave circumstance to occur. Once you reach a certain level in your blood, there is no turning back, no amount of "Fresh" air will help and death is eminent.

Here is a grid and some additional info if anyone is interested.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/2022-yahama-195s-deposit.32765/post-537600

Information is the best Prevention!

 

[jcyamaharider]

Always go 100% rear, don't try and list the boat with ballast. It surf's better with 100% rear and driving straight.

This might be true with stock ballast but the addition of the 25ft transom bag and listing the boat have had some outstanding surf waves....

 

[Williamsone46]

so you just list it a little with a few people then i take it?

Positioning the people is more to not counter the ballast on the side of the rider. You don't want to list to the non surf side.

 

[Williamsone46]

This might be true with stock ballast but the addition of the 25ft transom bag and listing the boat have had some outstanding surf waves....

True. I have two additional external bags, and have seen the best results with one bag on the surf side vs a bag on each side.

 

[jcyamaharider]

The 25ft transom bag is 850 pounds of additional weight, I wish I had clean video to post. The video I have is granulated.

 

[Williamsone46]

The 25ft transom bag is 850 pounds of additional weight, I wish I had clean video to post. The video I have is granulated.

That's what you use on the transom of your 242X or a 255X?

850lbs seems excessive. That would shorten the surf pocket quite a bit.

I only use a 200 lb bag.