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I had an issue like this for a week or two then one of the blades flew off the prop. Go test another propeller
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Are you filling your ram at 13.9mph? I find the tanks don't fill when doing it at lower speeds.
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Fill all ballast a suck gate on the side of the hull should make a fairly good wake. If you don’t have a large crew you will probably have to add ballast.
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I'm on my third Centurion, SV230, SV244 and now an Ri245. All have been good boats.
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We have had CATS on our last two boats and use it all the time. Are you listing your boat to surf or have the flow plate system off the back?
Get going in your best wakesurfing mode then start playing with CATS. Go all the way to the maximum positive side and watch for the changes. Then go al the way to the maximum negative side of the gauge and watch the differences in the wake. One will give you a nice mellow transition and the other will give you a steeper wake.
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I think a wake shaper is the way to go for the older boats. You’ll probably want some bow ballast and fill both rear lockers. Place the majority of your passengers on the surf side. 10.5-11 mph
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Having a good surf wake is all about displacement. You will probably have to upgrade to more ballast (and pumps) depending on what you want to spend. A suck gate for the side of the boat will simplify the ballast system if you are switching from regular to goofy often.
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On 11/7/2021 at 7:50 AM, COV2 said:Thanks for the insight. Interesting comment on wave shape. Everyone gets so fixated on how big the wave is and shape seems to get lost in the discussion sometimes. I love my sv230 wave but have never surfed behind another boat. I do have a build sheet for a new Ri230 but it is just more than I want to spend. Sounds like I should just find the best deal out there on an Fi or Ri and be happy with the decision. There are a few Ri257's out there that are of interest but those are BIG boats. Not seeing the value in an 18+ 237 and not much in the way of Fi's that I am seeing.
Big investment so just trying to make the right decision.
COV2, get the CATS option as it will give you more wakeshaping options. We have it on our Ri245 and it can really change things up. My kids like the wakesurf wake vertical with a firm lip for bombing airs so we crank the CATS to create what they want. My wife and I like a more mellow wake for surface tricks so we adjust the CATS to the opposite side for the best results.
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I have a tandem axle trailer and EOH brakes. I did have surge brakes with my last three boats without issues but this boat is heavy. I think the big issue for you is a third axle would add a couple hundred pounds to the overall weight.
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I took our Ri245 to the scales and with about 1/3 of a tank of gas, the total weight with no gear in the boat was 8042#’s. This included the tongue weight and it was on the extreme random axle trailer.
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Ri230 will be amazing! Congrats.?
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You definitely have to put the trim tab all the way down to help clean up the starboard side. We usually fill both QF tanks plus all other ballast on the side we surf. 3/4’s of the passengers in the surf side as well. 11mph minimum
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What are you looking for? I have a brand new, in box Wetsounds HT-2 amp for sale. Thought one of mine failed so bought it as a replacement but turns out it was only a fuse. I have since sold that boat. PM me if you are interested
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We change our profiles. The factory ones seem wrong. The CATS were off to the wrong side
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17 hours ago, Dunnitnow said:Hi Everyone! First post for a soon to be Centurion owner -current boat (MC XT series) is sold pending funds.
I am trying to decide/finalize my order between the Fi21 and Fi23 and sure would appreciate some real-world advice ideally from folks who own them or maybe even have spent time in both.
We boat on a big lake (50,000 acres) so it does get some boat traffic. We are generally a small crew (2@30% of time, 4@40% of time, and 6-10+ 30% of time at most). We do boat from our dock so if there's not enough room folks can stay behind, and we don't need room to take everything along for the day.
So here are my questions on the Fi21 vs Fi23:
-Overall size. Does the Fi21 feel small? Does the Fi23 feel big? Will the Fi23 feel too big for us unless we have 6 or more?
-Bow space specifically. Is the bow space in the Fi21 really big enough for 2 adults to be comfortable (stretch legs out nicely on a long ride)? Any more than 2? How much larger is the Fi23?
-Ride quality. We hear the opti V is awesome and I demoed an Fi23, but without more time it's hard to be sure. Do both the 21 and 23 ride great and handle boat traffic, or does the 23 outperform it significantly?
-Surf wave. During the times we have the crew of 4 or less will the Fi21 actually produce a better surf wave for us than the Fi23 (because the Fi23 would need more weight to get down)?
-Resale value/attractiveness. I have the impression that the Fi23 outsells the Fi21 by at least 8-1 just based on ads I see. Is the sale market for the 23 alot better or is this not accurate?
-engine choice. I'm at 600ft above sea level. If I go with the Fi23 is the regular engine OK (409HP) or do I need to consider the HO?
-prop choice. We'll mostly surf or cruise, and I'm not a speed demon. Long cruises at 20-25mph are the rule. Rarely if ever go any faster than 30. Go with stock prop or change it to what?
-Is extra lead needed or not in either boat? (i hope the answer is no but had to ask)
-Gatorstep. We are in the south - average 85-95 degrees in summer. Does black gatorstep get hot on the floor or swim platform?
-Vinyl. We are in the south - average 85-95 degrees in summer. Does any upholstery color on the top surfaces other than white get hot? Put another way, what's the darkest shade in the following sequence that doesn't get unbearably hot to bare skin (all hex: white frost, whisper grey, tan, stone grey, mocha, charcoal)?
Thanks for any advice.
On a big busy lake it is nicer to have the bigger boat.
The out of the box surf wake is okay but with 500#'s of leadwake it can become great. The bigger the boat the better the wake.
The 409 is fine at your elevation and the stock prop is designed to work with that engine.
The lighter colour of vinyl help in the sun but sometimes we have to splash water even on the light greys to cool them off.
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I have a brand new, still in the box amp for sale. $300 plus shipping.
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I put our SV244 on the scales with 2/3rds of a tank of gas plus a tool kit but no gear and it totalled 7200#’s.
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A boat with the engine in the rear (v-drive) will almost always surf better than a ski boat with the engine in the middle. Longer boats tend to produce better wakes as well but do require more ballast.
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I had a 2014 SV244 with a 409 and it was a great boat. If you opt for the smaller engine it can be re-propped to perform at your elevation. My boat did not have Ramfill but did have CATS, which is really nice option to firm up the wake if your wakesurf crew is small. The early years of Ramfill have valve issues but there is a solution (search this forum) if you go that way.
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I always make an offer and usually it’s asking for more than 10% off the listed price. Worst thing they can say is no, best case is a counter offer. I would give it a couple days and call the salesman and see if he received your offer.
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1 hour ago, Tallredrider said:So....what is the OTD price on a Ri245?
I traded in my 2014 SV244 and got a little less than I wanted but received a 25% discount on msrp.
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On 10/16/2020 at 6:07 AM, Troy. R said:Nice. You’ll be impressed when you see it. Keep us posted.
Thanks for the additional torque info.
TroyR, I have ordered an Ri245 site unseen. March build date. The dealer made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
Oh, and I got the ZZ6 engine as well.
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Surf propeller for a 2007 centurion Enzo 240sv
in Centurion Boat Accessories, Electronics and Modifications
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Due to the limited small diameter prop the 13.5" 5 blade is the best option.