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2006-2011 Mastercraft X2 Wakeboard Ballast Guide

If you're looking to extract the most possible performance from your Mastercraft X2 for both wakeboarding and wake surfing, this ...

Supra Ballast System Timer Configuration Using Supra VISION

When upgrading the ballast system on your Supra 20v, Supra 21v, Supra 22v, Supra 24v, or Supra 242 wakeboard boat equipped with ...

HOW TO: Ballast System Layout Diagram Gallery

This gallery includes all of the individual ballast system diagrams that we've ever generated in one convenient location.  This is by ...

2006-2011 Mastercraft X2 Wakeboard Ballast Guide

Posted by Jason on May, 18 2012

If you're looking to extract the most possible performance from your Mastercraft X2 for both wakeboarding and wake surfing, this guide will show you which bags to use, and what your options are for filling and draining them. For your 2006-2011 ...

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Supra Ballast System Timer Configuration Using Supra VISION

Posted by Spencer on Apr, 09 2012

When upgrading the ballast system on your Supra 20v, Supra 21v, Supra 22v, Supra 24v, or Supra 242 wakeboard boat equipped with the VISION display using the WakeMAKERS Supra BagBuster Factory Ballast upgrade you must reconfigure the factory settings to allow more ...

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Basic Aerator Pump Ballast System Layout

HOW TO: Ballast System Layout Diagram Gallery

Posted by Jason on Apr, 02 2012

This gallery includes all of the individual ballast system diagrams that we've ever generated in one convenient location.  This is by no means a complete compilation of every possible layout, but it does cover most of the basics, and with a ...

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New Arrival: 1-1/8″ Hose Barbed Wye Fitting

Posted by Spencer on Mar, 21 2012

We have had a lot of customers inquire about the availability of the 1 inch barbed "y" fitting. Although the barbs are technically 1-1/8" it will still work with 1" ballast hose. This wye fitting is used in ballast systems ...

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New 2012 Correct Craft Air Nautique Launch 03/31/12

Posted by Spencer on Mar, 05 2012

Sounds like Bob and the boys have something new they would like to show us at the end of March. We have heard rumors from Bob and Jimmy that this new boat is going to be epic. It sure is ...

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Phase 5 Wakesurf Video Behind The Perfectly Weighted Centurion Enzo

Posted by Spencer on Feb, 28 2012

This is the most creative thing I have seen in sport of wakesurfing for quite a while. It just goes to show that the skim style segment is still young with lots of room for progression. I am wondering when ...

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Fly High Ballast Fitting

VIDEO: How-to Remove Cemented Fly High Fittings

Posted by Jason on Feb, 22 2012

On many factory ballast systems equipped with soft bags, the fittings are actually cemented into the bag during construction so they won't pull out prematurely. That's great if you want the fitting in the bag, but what if you need ...

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1-1/8" Ballast Hose

Introducing True 1-1/8″ Wakeboard Ballast Hose and Fittings

Posted by Jason on Feb, 21 2012

After years of dealing with 1" hose and 1-1/8" fitting, pumps and parts, we decided enough is enough, so we're introducing a full selection of 1-1/8" hose, fittings and parts to make ballast systems even easier to install. If you've ever ...

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New Wakeboard Boat Brand Hub Design

New Axis Brand Hub Offers a Glimpse at the Future

Posted by Jason on

We've been revolutionizing the process of getting the best wake out of your boat for many years now, but our commitment to making the shopping process even easy has led to our latest shopping tool, which is a redesigned brand ...

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VIDEO: Easily Install 1-1/8″ Fittings into 1″ Ballast Hose

Posted by Jason on Feb, 20 2012

Thanks to a standard that extends back more than 30 years, most marine bilge related products use 1-1/8" hose connections rather than the more common 1" inside diameter size. To make matters worse, many fittings are advertised universally as ...

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