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This WakeMAKERS exclusive Factory Ballast Upgrade increases the capacity of your boat's ballast system by integrating our FIT Series bags using the factory Plug N Play System.
WakeMAKERS exclusive Factory Ballast Upgrade Kits are built and designed to unleash your boat's full potential. It takes more than stock ballast to achieve the wake you've always desired. A better wake is proven to make for a more enjoyable wakesurfing and wakeboarding experience.
Our aftermarket ballast solutions increase the overall capacity of your boat's factory ballast system for improved performance while keeping the convenience of controlling all ballast with the switches at your dash. The ballast bags included in your Factory Ballast Upgrade are integrated into your boat's existing ballast system for automated filling/draining.
Using the factory Plug N Play option that your Axis is equipped with, our Axis Factory Ballast Upgrade integrates additional ballast bags that are placed in the rear lockers and will be filled and drain using the rear ballast switches on your dash. The overall capacity of your ballast system will drastically increase while keeping the convenience of automated filling and draining. Simply turn on the switch and get ready to enjoy an improved wake. The additional weight in the back of the boat will help to further displace the boat's hull in the water, creating a more sizeable wake ideal for both wakeboarding and wakesurfing.
Every WakeMAKERS Factory Ballast Upgrade is designed to be a user-friendly DIY install that can be completed in your garage over the course of an afternoon. Don't want to do a self-install and would rather take your boat to a professional? These upgrades can be completed by your local WakeMAKERS certified boat service center.
Boats with the M5 Engine Option: The M5 engine option struggles too much when using the full 865lb bags, especially at elevation. We recommend getting the smaller bag option, or to plan on partially filling the 865lb bags.
What's Included: Each WakeMAKERS Factory Ballast Upgrade includes the best fitting ballast bag(s) for your year, make, and model boat along with all the needed ballast hose and hardware to integrate into your boat's factory ballast system.
Bigger Wake and Better Shape
It is going to take more than the stock ballast system in your boat to get that wake looking you’ve always dreamed of riding. The WakeMAKERS Factory Ballast Upgrade delivers instant results by adding the additional weight needed to produce the results you are looking for. Unleash the full potential of your boat and build a WakeMAKERS sized wake for a more enjoyable wakesurfing and wakeboarding experience.
Plug N Play Technology
The WakeMAKERS Plug N Play Factory Ballast Upgrade adds more weight to boats equipped with the Plug N Play factory option. The WakeMAKERS ballast bags included in this upgrade kit go in the rear lockers and seamlessly integrate into your existing Plug N Play system using Flow Rite Quick Release Connectors. The result is a better wake with an improved shape and increased size, making for a more enjoyable wakesurfing and wakeboarding experience.
Automated Filling + Draining
Designed to directly integrate into your boat’s existing factory ballast system, the additional ballast bags included in this WakeMAKERS Factory Ballast Upgrade will simultaneously fill and drain with your factory ballast tanks. The switches at your boat’s helm will be used to control both the factory ballast and WakeMAKERS ballast bags in conjunction for a smooth, automated process.
Seamless Integration
This WakeMAKERS Factory Ballast Upgrade is designed and built for your specific year, make, and model Axis boat. From the pre-assembled hardware kit to the correct fitting ballast bag, this kit includes everything you need and makes it a quick, easy install. This kit is built with marine-grade materials for superior durability, performance, and a clean appearance that looks like it came straight from the factory. Integrates seamlessly into your Axis’ factory ballast system. The only thing that will change is the size and shape of your wake.
Made in USA
WakeMAKERS ballast bags are designed and built right here at our Bend, Oregon manufacturing facility. The talented team of engineers and bag builders use our innovative bag designs and industry-leading equipment to build you the best ballast bags on the market. We take immense pride in being a ‘Made in USA’ manufacturer.
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Warranty 1 Year Manufacturer WakeMAKERS - view brand page Manufacturer Part # ASMB-1427/2 Item # 42407 Warning Proposition 65 - view warningWarning This product can expose you to chemicals including DINP (Diisononyl phthalate) and DIDP (Diisodecyl phthalate) which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
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Customer Reviews
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8/27/2018
Big Difference!
Fast shipping. Great customer service. Easy to install. Greatly improved our wake, it's like a new boat! Upgraded from Fly High 750's. 2014 Axis A24. Plan on adding/filling bow weight though.
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3/6/2018
Game changer
If you have an Axis T22 with the 750 bags, I would strongly recommend this upgrade. Its amazing what an extra 320 pounds in the rear did to the shape of my wake. I no longer need bags on my seats and the wake has a nice aggressive curl now instead of a table top look.
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6/16/2017
Install ease
The quality of the bags and ease of install was the best. Couldn't have asked for anything more. Filling up the ballast took longer than the actually install of these bags.
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Asked Apr 13, 2018 1:13:00 PMIF I DON'T HAVE FACTORY PLUG AND PLAY FOR MY 2018 AXIS T23 WHAT WOULD I NEED TO ORDER TO MAKE IT WORK.Answered Apr 16, 2018 10:07:00 AMHi Deep Creek,
We can help with that. We would be able to build you a shopping cart with those components. Give us a call during business hours and we can get started.
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Asked Apr 13, 2018 1:15:00 PMDOES THE 42407 KIT INCLUDE BOTH PORT AND STARBOARD BAGS AND ALL FITTINGS TO HOOK IT UPAnswered Apr 16, 2018 10:09:00 AMHi Deep Creek,
Our 42407 WakeMAKERS Axis Hi-Flo Plug N Play Rear Factory Ballast Upgrade will include both kits and two ExactFIT bag solutions when you select the DUAL option yes. -
Asked Aug 19, 2019 6:20:00 AMHow much room in the rear lockers do you lose for storage with these installed (2012 Axis A20) do you lose all your rear locker storage or just a percentage?Answered Aug 20, 2019 4:47:00 PMThe bags included in this upgrade are designed to maximize the locker dimensionally. Most customers want as much as they can get. But we can sell the upgrade with smaller bags if you would like to phone in your order.
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Asked May 27, 2020 7:28:00 AMWhat size/dimensions are the 550 bags and the 865 bags? Do I need to support the motor wall panels?Answered May 27, 2020 11:00:00 AMBoth options are CustomFIT for your Axis. They only difference is height, the 550 has 14.25" of height, and the 865 has 23" of height.
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365 Day Returns and Free shipping over $99
365 Day Returns
Your satisfaction is our biggest priority, which is why we gladly accept returns on any new product for up to 365 days from the date your order ships. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method. Returns on orders older than 30 days can be processed but will be completed for store credit in total of the returned item and not a return on the original payment method. Returns on orders older than 365 days cannot be processed and are unable to be accepted.
Option 1: To initiate a return, log in to your account and click on the "My Orders" tab on the left side of the page, navigate to the order or product you'd like to return and follow the instructions to return the item/s.
Option 2: Contact us via phone or email at support@wakemakers.com and we will provide you with a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). Fill out the back of the packing slip that was included with your order, noting the RMA number where specified and include the packing slip with your shipment back to us. Returns without an RMA number and packing slip cannot be processed and will not be accepted. If you need a duplicate copy of the packing slip, contact us.
Returns will be processed within 3 business days after receiving them. Please note that it can take up to 10 business days (2 weeks) for the refunds to be posted to your original payment method.
*Returns for propellers, propeller pullers, custom ballast bags, blemished ballast bags, lengths of hose, lengths of wire, eFoil Batteries and any other custom modified product are not accepted. All sales on these products are final.
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