SURFING without rope...Finally (16 212x)

[Pisgah Pilot (2016 212X)]

Ok Jet drivers I finally got the thrusties figured out and am able to surf forever behind the boat...WITHOUT THE ROPE!!!! Here is my setup: I weigh 185, 2016 212x, I removed my Thrust Vectors, I added the Gatlin wake wedge at about 10 to 12 degrees, 800 lb Eight.3 sac in Port seat, 400 lb Eight.3 sac on top swim platform (dead center). Stock bags full. Two small kids and my wife. We guess the best speed is 9.8 MPH. I just bought a Hyperlite landlock (a great board by the way...although fin screws are a pain)

Caution: Be careful letting your significant other drive the boat again without the Thrust Vectors. We had a trailering "go-around" that almost ended in disaster. I will post youtube video as soon as I get it up.

 

[swatski]

Ok Jet drivers I finally got the thrusties figured out and am able to surf forever behind the boat...WITHOUT THE ROPE!!!! Here is my setup: I weigh 185, 2016 212x, I removed my Thrust Vectors, I added the Gatlin wake wedge at about 10 to 12 degrees, 800 lb Eight.3 sac in Port seat, 400 lb Eight.3 sac on top swim platform (dead center). Stock bags full. Two small kids and my wife. We guess the best speed is 9.8 MPH. I just bought a Hyperlite landlock (a great board by the way...although fin screws are a pain)

Caution: Be careful letting your significant other drive the boat again without the Thrust Vectors. We had a trailering "go-around" that almost ended in disaster. I will post youtube video as soon as I get it up.

Why did you need to remove the TVs? Was it because of the spray and increased whitewash?

EDIT: Never mind, the wake wedge.
You could still do the Cobra AKs w/extra rod, and have the wedge, rigtht?

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[Pisgah Pilot (2016 212X)]

I used the wedge and the TVs last week and noticed that they we scatching up against the bolts that hold the wedge bracket to the rear ladder. I don't believe they are a problem at low speed but they are for sure hitting the bracket at high speed (with the wedge removed). I think this is a TV problem for this boat period. I think they could be binding on the ladder all the time for higher speed tight turns. I enjoy driving the boat without them and there seems to be a lot less spray at low speed without them. I got them so my wife could comfortably trailer/dock the boat. I love both products, just wish they worked together on this model boat. Both customer services were excellent. I had a hard time getting on of the TVs screws because of too much lock tight and the paint came off too. They sent me a replacement rod and screws right away. On a side note I absolutely love this boat...nothing but smiles all the time for my family and I.

 

[Pisgah Pilot (2016 212X)]

I didn't know the cobra jet steering existed until just now. Can you lock them in the down position?

 

[swatski]

I didn't know the cobra jet steering existed until just now. Can you lock them in the down position?

Yes, the Cobras are the way to go, for sure.
https://jetboaters.net/threads/2016-ar240-cobra-fins-magnum-ak-w-fangs-install-and-first-impressions-plus-ez-locks-refresher.11530/

BTW - I have no affiliation with Cobra /Jeff. In fact, come to think of it, never actually talked to him in person or over the phone. Didn't need to, so far, LOL.

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[4x15mph]

Whats the total pounds of ballast? 800+ 400 + stock = ?

 

[Pisgah Pilot (2016 212X)]

I think right around 1800ish

 

[ar240owner]

Sweet !! Surfing is fun !!

 

[Pisgah Pilot (2016 212X)]

I don't fill everthing up all the way....I am too scard and I'll be over weight.

 

[Pisgah Pilot (2016 212X)]

 

[Pisgah Pilot (2016 212X)]

Not very graceful...but a great day for this Jet Driver....

 

[buckbuck]

Yeah, you look a bit tense yet. But with practice you will become more and more relaxed out there. The wave looks good.
The audio on the video sounded like your boat has a radial airplane engine.
Where are you boating?

 

[InmyElement]

I have the same boat, cobra fins and wakewedge, so I plan on adding more weight in the spring..
Thanks for your info!

 

[Pisgah Pilot (2016 212X)]

First couple of events this season. We were tubing with the rope on the low mount on the swim platform and got the rope sucked in the intake. Luckily I had my razor knife on board and could cut us loose. Second, I was trying to wakeboard and got the rope stuck on the board rack...It sheared right off. Its at the bottom of the lake now. It only in 12 feet...I thought about renting scuba gear to retrieve it....Not so much luck for our first weekend. I did get up without the rope to surf though.

 

[Blenderhead]

@Pisgah Pilot (2016 212X) - this is big news for me. I have been struggling with bag placement with my 2017 212X in an attempt to go rope-less.

By the way, I had TV's.... then removed them when I installed the wake wedge. I now have the Cobra Magnum AKs that remain in the down position and they work great!!!
I plan to attempt a recreation of your bag setup this weekend and will report the results.

 

[Julian]

Second, I was trying to wakeboard and got the rope stuck on the board rack...It sheared right off. Its at the bottom of the lake now.

Are you saying the board rack sheered right off????

 

[swatski]

Are you saying the board rack sheered right off????

I noticed that, too... I'll be darned, would not think this could happen. Maybe those allen bolts got loose?

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[Blenderhead]

Is that surfboard you're riding the Hyperlite Landlock?

 

[Julian]

I just bought a Hyperlite landlock (a great board by the way...although fin screws are a pain)

@Blenderhead Yup....

 

[Blenderhead]

@Blenderhead Yup....

duh- ADD is hell lol. Read opening post, reply to post, go to video - done