WILLZ56
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XJ's Official S238 thread...pictures
WILLZ56 replied to xj1514's topic in Supreme Boats General Discussion
XJ regarding the wake boarding wave: i found for for beginner riders, zero weight in the boat I was able to go much slower. At about 18 mph the wake started to clean up, however it was best when I slightly listed the boat to whichever side they were on. While my buddy was wake boarding (he's much better) I did 100% on both rear PNP, stinger plate at 40, and speed at 19.5. I would also list the boat to whichever side he was on for the cleanest wake. I have yet yet to wake board or surf on my new boat due to me breaking my collarbone in May and having surgery in the end of May, so I am trying to dial in my driving and learning the potential of the S238. For surfing, the dealer told me 100% both rear QF, surf side PNP 100%, non surf side 0%, trim at 0, surf tab at 65, and speed at 10.7. He said this is a larger shorter wave and good for smaller people Now for larger people (he was 6-01 and about 230lbs), he said he liked the same ballast set up but surf tab at 70 and speed at 11.7. He said this is a smaller but longer wave. As as for the Bimini top, I didn't get the factory one as well. There is a company in Utah called Sew Long, the Bimini better than factory, has way more coverage, along with 2 surf pockets. The place where I purchased my boat from in Utah (BoardCo) only sells their boats with these tops. Heres the link: http://sewlong.com -
I weighed my boat on my last trip and it was 7800 lbs. I only had 200lbs of lead in the boat.
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Thanks. Diesel is a little bit more expensive here but only 15-25¢ more a gallon.
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Thanks. I'm def considering a new truck. It sucks only being able to drive 200 miles max before my next gas station stop.
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Checking out your thread, I see you're towing with a diesel, what kind of gas mileage you get? I currently have a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L and it sucks. In ideal conditions (flat ground, lower elevation, and no wind) average 8-9mpg. If there is a head wind or any hill, I'll average 6-7mpg. So I'm looking at getting a diesel, I know it will be better, just wondering how much better.
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I found the less weight you have the slower you can go to clean up the wake. I have the PNP bags in the rear and about 200lbs of lead. I will get more. I will def check out your thread. Thanks.
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Have yet to have toddlers on the boat, but we usually put towels everywhere on the boat even when I had white vinyl. We just finished a 2 week houseboat vacation at Lake Powell when it was 105+ degrees. So I know how hot it gets. It cools down quick though.
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We do that and sit on towels. Works well. When we are out and about I don't notice any difference on the dark color versus the white.
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Thanks. That's true about the cooler.
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Thanks, it's a little hotter when sitting in the sun, but once you get moving it's great. I love the way it looks and have no regrets.
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Here's some photos of my boat https://ibb.co/cktOza https://ibb.co/dbtZ5F https://ibb.co/dBcu5F
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Thanks.
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Hello everyone, I am Will. I recently purchased a 2017 S238 and love it. Looking to dial in my wake and surf wave. Also looking at how to do my own maintenance. Thanks ?