Surfing behind a 255 Fsh

[6wts]

Hey all, tried to search the forum and couldnt find anything. Has anyone surfed behind a 255fsh and if so what was the ballast setup? Fatsac said the stock yamaha swim platform bags are not designed for this boat and floor space is at a premium.

I think the 400lb bags would fit between the gunnel rod holders and the captains chair but it would be really tight or possibly sticking a bag on the swim platform(but not blocking the tow attachment point) but not sure how much weight i would need to really make a difference. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[TeeNGee]

You have a 30 gallon stern live well which holds 250 pounds of water.
The Portside live well holds 18 gallons for 150 pounds.
For a total of 400 pounds.
No modifications needed.

 

[6wts]

You were able to drop the rope just filling the livewells? That hasnt been our experience but well give it another go over the weekend

 

[TeeNGee]

No. Haven't tried surfing. I was pointing out you have 400 pounds of ballast already available.

 

[jcyamahariders wife]

Hey all, tried to search the forum and couldnt find anything. Has anyone surfed behind a 255fsh and if so what was the ballast setup? Fatsac said the stock yamaha swim platform bags are not designed for this boat and floor space is at a premium.

I think the 400lb bags would fit between the gunnel rod holders and the captains chair but it would be really tight or possibly sticking a bag on the swim platform(but not blocking the tow attachment point) but not sure how much weight i would need to really make a difference. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Contact @jcyamaharider with your measurement of your step on your swim deck. He is the designer of the transom bags for fatsac so he can tell you which one to purchase.