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This WakeMAKERS exclusive Factory Ballast Upgrade integrates our FIT Series ballast bags into the hard tanks below your rear lockers to increase the overall capacity of your factory ballast system and produce a bigger wake.
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.
This upgrade kit "piggybacks" the included WakeMAKERS FIT Series ballast bags in this kit that are placed in the rear lockers on top of the factory hard tanks. The additional ballast bags are integrated into the rear factory ballast tanks for an automated fill/drain process using the existing pumps, hoses, and switches. With the PiggyBack system installed, once the factory hard tanks are full, excess water flows into the WakeMAKERS ballast bag and begins to fill it. Once the additional ballast bag is full (which means the factory hard tank is full), excess water flows out of the bag's overflow line and through the factory thru-hull fittings, allowing the system to function exactly the same as the stock setup. Draining is exactly the opposite; as the factory drain pump removes water from the hard tank, gravity forces water out of the WakeMAKERS bag and into the hard tank until both the tank and bag are empty. Your Nautique's ballast system functions exactly the same as the stock setup but with an increased capacity for better wake results.
The WakeMAKERS FIT Series ballast bags included in your kit is specially chosen for your year, make, and model MasterCraft boat to achieve the optimal fit. Our team of ballast experts have dug in the boats, measured the rear lockers, and selected the proper fitting FIT Series bag so that you get the best results. A better fitting ballast bag helps to maximize the bag's capacity, make an easy installation process, and ensures a smooth fill/drain process.
The rear zone of the boat is the most important spot for additional weight, helping to increase the size of your Nautique's wake. Depending on the year and model Nautique you have, this upgrade will increase the capacity of your ballast system from 250 lbs to 1,700 lbs per side! Get ready for more fun wakeboarding and wakesurfing this Summer with the WakeMAKERS exclusive Nautique PiggyBack Factory Ballast Upgrade.
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.
If you already have Fly High or Straight Line ballast bags and are buying the hardware kit only to integrate them, make sure to buy one for each side.
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.
PiggyBack Technology
The PiggyBack Factory Ballast Upgrade adds more weight to your factory ballast system by piggybacking WakeMAKERS ballast bags onto your factory hard tanks under your rear lockers. This upgrade kit includes the best fitting ballast bags for your rear lockers and all the hardware needed for the install. We utilize Flow Rite Quick Release Connectors to keep the install fast and simple. 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 Nautique 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 Nautique’s 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 2 Years Manufacturer WakeMAKERS - view brand page Manufacturer Part # 42501 Item # 42501 - Reviews
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Customer Reviews
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5/13/2020
Heat gun is a must!
We have a 2007 Nautique 236 with a factory ballast. These bags from Wakemakers made a huge difference in the wake our boat creates so they’re well worth the money. The install was a bit more involved for our boat. I had to cut some paneling that was covering the factory tanks to let the hoses get to where they needed to be, but other than that it was straight forward. One bit of advice: use a heat gun. I tried using my wife’s fancy, super hot hairdryer and it did NOTHING to help. I went out and got myself a heat gun and it worked like a charm.
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8/16/2016
Couldn't be easier - fatten up your wake!
Purchased the piggy back kit for my Super Air Nautique along with semi-custom LBS bags - everything was simple... easy phone ordering (guys were super helpful), easy install (about 20 minutes) easy use (just hit the fill or empty button an additional time or two). Love it!
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7/11/2016
Easy!!!!
2 hose clamps....attach to the bag and ride with a smile!!!
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5/29/2015
GREAT SYSTEM, TOOK A LITTLE MODIFYING BUT TURNED OUT NICE
We took the factory hard ballast tanks out of our 230 and replaced with two 1100 lb sacks. Wake for surfing it unreal. We were sent the piggyback system which we were told was the same as what it would take to do a full replacement. It took a little modifying and there were some connections we didn't need, but after we figured out how to modify it took less than twenty mins.
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10/8/2014
Great
This is the first enhancement i've done to our 2013 SANTE and it was easy. Wakemakers had the entire kit together, easy to follow instructions and all the parts went together so easy a child could do it! All the parts seem to be of high quality and the quick release fittings will be added to everything in that boat. Only regret was I didn't get the bow sac along with the high flow impellers that I'm ordering now. Remember to balance your SANTE when loading, too much in one spot doesn't work well, I installed 400's in the rear with the factory and I'm sure that the 200's were plenty.
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Asked Jul 3, 2019 5:33:23 PMI have a super sport nautique 210 (not air - no tower) -- assuming this would work in my rear lockers as well but just making sure. Do you have a custom bag for the floor locker?No answers yet. Be the first to answer the question!
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Asked Jul 24, 2018 12:27:00 PMHi so I have a 2008 super air nautique 210. We have factory ballast right now but we were looking into adding more ballast in. However, we only need the port side bag for wake surfing. So when we wakeboard how would we add ballast without becoming uneven.Answered Jul 24, 2018 1:01:00 PMOur recommendation would be to do the dual UniversalFIT bags for both rear lockers in your SAN 210. You don't want to "list" your boat for wakesurfing anymore. Instead, use a wakesurf device like a Mission Delta and evenly weight your boat. The added ballast capacity and aftermarket surf device will produce a much better wave.
If you do decide to only upgrade one side you'll want to hit the fill button for both sides and when it starts draining water out the boat for the smaller side, stop filling both sides and your boat will be evenly weighted.
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Asked Aug 12, 2018 4:49:43 PMwhat hardwired I need if I already have the bags and want to integrate to a Nautique GS 22. ThanksAnswered Aug 13, 2018 9:29:00 AMSweet boat Edgardo! One of our ballast experts will email you to assist in integrating your existing ballast bags to your GS22.
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