Testing the new wake booster

[JasonSchoenrock]

What dealer did you get the wakebooster from? I'm in Raleigh and my *local dealer tried to tell me that Yamaha decided not to go into production.

The local Yamaha dealer in Charlotte is MarineMax Lake Norman. I had let him know a while back that I wanted one, so I was first on the list when he got it in stock. It wasn't even in their system yet when I purchased it.

 

[cbpagent72]

I just got on the list at my dealer. They have already had a few come in.

 

[JasonSchoenrock]

As promised, here is a video showing the wake booster with no ballast. Just my wife and I in the boat. It's a little different angle than the previous videos, but I think you can see the wake is cleaned up well, but the ballast/list really creates the size/push. Next step is to get out there and surf. LKN water temp is up to 65 degrees, so we should be able to get out there on the next warm day!

 

[hamsammy]

Picked up my WakeBooster package today. The board is way nicer than I thought it would be.

 

[InmyElement]

I can't believe it ..I just checked the website for the booster and its 2017 and newer for 212x, so I'm excluded?

 

[Brian eilrich]

In the above video how deep was the water

 

[JasonSchoenrock]

In the above video how deep was the water

Probably 30 to 40 feet

 

[capt]

How does water depth affect the wave?

 

[Brian eilrich]

My understanding is less then 10 feet it’s near impossible to create a good surf wave. Which is why I asked. We normally boat in 5 to 6 foot water depth. We also have a Booster and I was hoping it will help in shallow water. We will find out soon

 

[capt]

My understanding is less then 10 feet it’s near impossible to create a good surf wave. Which is why I asked. We normally boat in 5 to 6 foot water depth. We also have a Booster and I was hoping it will help in shallow water. We will find out soon

Good to know thanks!

 

[DBMainiac]

If I had to guess regular foot is more common than goofy. Kind of like how right handlers are more common than lefties.

That being said I'm left handed but ride regular foot

I too am left handed but snowboard and wakeboard regular most of the time. I try to be ambidextrous, but we all have our favorites!

 

[nclacrosse]

@JasonSchoenrock have you had a chance to get in the water and surf yet?

 

[Brian eilrich]

Anyone ready to see the Booster for a 21 foot boat

Picked it up today

 

[Brian eilrich]

Now we just need @buckbuck to get his dry suit ready and we can test it out

 

[buckbuck]

WHOA! The 24 foot model and 21 foot model are way different.
And the tabs to keep it positioned on the hull are interesting.
The scupper valve cover must have been needed because water was being forced back up. Hmmm....lots to think about here.

 

[MidnightRider]

Yeah I’m surprised they are so different looking. I guess that goes to show that maybe Yamaha actually put some time into trying different shapes and designs. Or.... is this a redesign based on early results?? Probably not but ... maybe? The scupper cover included and not in the early 24’ package because design reconsiderations after the first release? Just speculating obviously.

 

[Whisky]

Wow! Didn't see that coming, thanks for sharing!

 

[Philippe]

https://jetboaters.net/threads/wake-booster.19269/post-353094
Exactly the same model as I seen at the Montréal Boat Show

 

[buckbuck]

Very different indeed. Here is an outline of both. 21 foot in red, 24 in blue.

 

[swatski]

Very different indeed. Here is an outline of both. 21 foot in red, 24 in blue.
View attachment 93496

Thank you, @buckbuck !
I really wonder if this is strictly model specific, or more like "evolutionary" (with shape of 240 version changing as well in YamahaBooster 2.0)?

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