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Mastercraft X-Star Plug & Play Ballast Upgrade

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Specifications

Capacity: 1,595lbs.
Connections: 1" Quick Connects
Available Colors: Grey

What's Included

(4) Valmex wakeboard ballast bags
(8) Fly High Flow-Rite 1" Male Quick Connects
(8) Fly High Flow-Rite 1" Female Elbow Quick Connect
If you ordered your new Mastercraft X-Star wakeboard boat with the Plug and Play option you need these ballast bags that are custom made to fit in the rear compartments and forward storage areas.

Together with your factory ballast system you'll have almost 2,300 pounds of fully automated ballast available, all of which can be controlled from the driver's seat using the factory controls.

MasterCraft Plug N Play Instructions:
The Plug 'n Play ballast system gives consumers the ability to mix and match ballast loads as an option on V-Series boats. If ordered as an option, the plumbing for the Plug 'n Play will come from the factory ready to install bags forward and aft. MasterCraft strongly recommends using only the Plug 'n Play bags from Fly High as they have been customized to fit neatly in storage areas. The rear bags take into consideration such factors as bulkhead dimensions and the raw water strainer location of each specific model. The forward bags are built to the dimensions of the storage area under the seats and around obstructions such as stereo amplifiers and wiring. Note that the bags are intended to be left inside the storage compartments even when not filled with water. The bags, particularly if they are wet, should not be left in contact with upholstery anywhere in the boat.

The most important consideration in developing these additional ballast bags was to work within the maximum capacity of each MasterCraft model in which they are equipped. When the Plug 'n Play ballast bags are filled, THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT OF THE BAGS AND WATER MUST BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY OF THE BOAT, WITH THE REMAINDER LEFT FOR PASSENGERS AND GEAR! It is always the operator's responsibility to ensure the weight of their specific MasterCraft boat, persons aboard, ballast and gasoline weight, and all gear are within Coast Guard limits.

An objective in engineering this system was for the secondary ballast bags to fill and empty with the existing ballast pumps at the flip of a switch. In order to accomplish this, the auto-fill-and-empty system that is equipped on all boats without the Plug 'n Play option is bypassed. Although you can use the BIG's Ballast screen to see if the tanks are full (or listen for the overflow), there are no sending units in ballast bags, so no bag level readout is available on the BIG.

The operator should open the front and rear storage areas where the bags are located to watch the actual bags themselves to see when they are full. To reiterate, there is NO Auto Shut-off feature for Plug 'n Play.

WARNING: All boats have weight limits. Failure to adhere to the posted limits can cause operation instability and/or the boat to sink. This may result in serious injury or death, as well as significant damage to the boat, which will not be covered by warranty. When the Plug 'n Play ballast bags are filled, THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT OF THE BAGS AND WATER MUST BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY OF THE BOAT, WITH THE REMAINDER LEFT FOR PASSENGERS AND GEAR!

Here are a few additional things to know about Plug 'n Play:

1. To install the bags, you will need to remove the plugs that will come with all the plumbing. MasterCraft recommends you keep track of these plugs and place them back in the plumbing when and if the bags are removed. Without the plugs or bags in place, water will make its way into the boat through these lines.

WARNING: If the Plug 'n Play bags are removed from the boat, the plumbing plugs must be reinstalled in the boat to prevent unwanted and potentially dangerous intrusive of water into the boat. This water can result in the boat sinking, which can result in serious injury or death!

2. Once the bags are installed, you are ready to go. In order to fill the ballast bags, after the hard tanks are filled find the Plug 'n Play switches and simply move the switch to the right so the indicator light turns from green light (tanks) to a red light (bags). This activates the electronic valve that switches water flow from the hard tanks to the bags. Once red, the bags are ready to fill by selecting the appropriate ballast switch. Please note that the Plug 'n Play switches control the forward and aft systems separately. Pressing and holding the Up button will cause the center tab to retract and then the surf tabs will retract.

No one has reviewed this product yet (you can be the first!), in the mean time, here is some recent feedback from our customers.

  • "Excellent Product, smooth transaction and the BEST Customer Service!!! Thank you Spencer!!!!"

    Paul - November 2011

  • "The guys at Wakemakers are masters at listening to your ballast ideas and putting together a plan to make it all work just right.

    Thanks!"

    Russell - October 2011

  • "Really good service, you got all the things I needed and I got it to Sweden in less than a week!!!"

    Michael - September 2011

  • "You guys rock- the shipping is so fast!"

    Julie - August 2011

  • "I came though yesterday and picked up the 1100 and 400 for my mastercraft X-45 yesterday afternoon. I couldn't wait we had to take it out yesterday. WOW huge difference, I went from having to concentrate when going wireless to it being super easy. The wave is a night and day difference. The money spend on the bags was better spent than getting the new board for sure. I am sure I will be back for another sac to leave on the goofy side once my friends get out this weekend. Only issue is the new fear driving the boat it is really sunk down with that sack in the rear.

    Thanks again."

    Rob - August 2011

  • "Excellent customer service and very helpful advise from the Wake experts. First off, the package arrived exactly when they said it would. Second, I am very impressed on the quality and toughness of the sacs and the ease of installation. The package had everything needed for a straight forward install. Thanks to the expert team at WakeMakers we are surfing ropeless."

    Casey - July 2011

  • "It has been great working with Wakemakers. Thanks for the fast shipping and customer service."

    Jamie - June 2011

  • "As always, WakeMAKERS customer service is second to none. They are helpful building the perfect ballast system or adding to your current system. Thanks guys!"

    Torsten - March 2011

  • "You know your stuff. What a pleasure to talk to someone who knows what they are selling.

    Thanks."

    John - January 2011

  • "Jason,

    I received the sacs on Friday. Thank you very much for the very quick service. I'm very impressed with the condition of these bags...

    Best Regards"

    Ed - January 2011

  • "My son talked to Spencer and he was very helpful in guiding him to the right selection for his 06 Vride. So we made part of the order for his Christmas present and he'll be getting the other part later!

    Thanks!"

    Charles - December 2010

  • "First time orderer here today but so far y'all have been nothing but promptly great. Assuming package arrives, I'll be singing your praises to my wake community so look for increased orders to Lake Ozark/Table Rock Lake in Missouri. Thanks again."

    Andrew - September 2010

  • "Thanks for getting this order out so quickly, you guys are awesome!"

    McKay - August 2010

  • "Hey Guys: I just wanted to say thanks for a great sales experience. I called with a few questions around ballast and pumps and was helped perfectly. Items were shipped same day. Notification and tracking numbers were received via email promptly. Very happy with the great service.

    Thanks Again,"

    Robert Kipps - July 2010

  • "Hi just wanted to tell you how awesome the auto ballast i installed with your help worked. I finaly got out on the lake and it worked like a charm!!!!!!I was so stoked!!!!!!!!!! Also will you still be sending the decals? Thanks, from a VERY happy customer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

    Mike - July 2010

  • "Thank you for the info. Everything worked out great!!! You guy's at wakeMakers are one of The best company's that I've had the pleasure dealing with!!! Cheers "

    Brian - June, 2010

  • "Hey I really appreciate it. Thanks for the great customer service."

    James - May, 2010

  • "Just FYI... when I was researching how to do the system I read many forums and came across one where a system was installed and the fellow stated he had worked with you guys and highly recommended purchasing items needed from you. I haven't even made a purchase yet but based on your customer service, I'm sold, and will also highly recommend you guys..."

    Randy - March 2010

  • "This is the best response I've gotten from 4 different vendors and 3 different online forums concerning my boat, bags, and wake shape.

    Thank you very much,"

    Tim - March 2010

  • "You and your Wakemakers company are by far the most comprehensive and involved and useful people in the business!Oh and knowledgeable beyond belief!I'm sure I will have more questions during install I've already begun and am finding this very fun!

    Mike February - 2010

  • "Jason helped me select the right products for my boat, as our boat is 400 miles away and tough to view. Secondly, I asked if Jason could ship the order to Kalispell, MT as the shipping to Canada is crazy. Again, Jason bent over backwards to assist with the shipping to Montana and ensured that my shipment was at the location in plenty of time for pick up. Excellent service; excellent flexibility and excellent customer satisfaction - thanks very much Jason."

    Dean - January 2010

  • "Hey jas sent an email a while back upon job completion. Soo stoked man and would like to thank you very much for all the help you gave in terms of guiding me in the right direction. Fills and drains like a dream almost too fast as i cant get out of my wettie in time. Plumbed in obviously the two rear lockers and bow sack and two extra fat sack pumps for that wake fine tuning as its a pretty small crew that i tend to ride with. Wake is definitely on par if not better than any wake i have ridden. Plus the big 750s and the bow sack have allowed me to increase room by losing a couple of fat sacks. Install went well the hard bit was getting the existing pumps out to fit tees being that mine seem loc-tighted in and minimal room to get leverage to break the seal and then getting the factory pumps combined with the aftermarket took some playing but nothing major. Relatively painless install so happy definitely recommend you to anyone down my way looking at doing something similar for that one stop ballast shop.

    Have now got myself tied upgrading the stereo and tints before summer kicks in over here.

    Once again thanks jas your a champ."

    Regards Paul - December 2009

  • "I've placed my order and can't wait to get it!

    Many thanks to you. You really made it a pleasent ordeal. All of the other companies I emailed for a price just basically said 'check the website for prices and shipping'.

    Cheers mate,"

    Chris - November 2009

  • "I am not sure who I just spoke with on the phone regarding a recent order and shipping. I should have asked again for his name.

    Either way, I wanted to shoot a quick email, thanking you all for your customer service and help.

    Have a great day.

    Thanks,"

    Sean Peterson - October 2009

  • "Order is already in Atlanta and scheduled to be delivered here on Monday. All I can say is, awesome. When I get it plumbed in, if I decide I need another bag or a smaller one to swap out at times, I will definitely be coming back to you guys.

    Thanks Jason."

    David - July 2009

  • "Thanks alot. You've been a pleasure to deal with. I WILL use you again."

    Brett - June 2009

  • "Jason and the crew at WakeMakers have been great – I would highly recommend calling and talking to them before you make your purchase – they will walk you through the process and answer any questions you have. I have talked to them several times and in fact I liked the TankBuster so well that I just purchased the PiggyBack system for the bow on Friday and am looking forward to getting that put in also. As I said before I would highly recommend the TankBuster system – I had been using loose bags and a throw pump last year and this is so much better – no mess – no hassle – great wake."

    Mike - April 2009

  • "Thank you, awesome customer service, I have referred a friend to you for another pump and fittings, I think he will be ordering in the next week or two."

    Dan - April 2009

  • "Jason,
    Thanks for your reply. I just placed an order for two T800 pumps. I was going to get the T1200 but one would be on back order. I decided just to go with the T800s. Looking forward to getting them. Thank you for the, best deal I could find anywhere. Thanks again."

    John - April 2009

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