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Wave Shape
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2026 8:57 pm
by barnettsl
2026 R6 Surf Owner----Struggling to develop a longer wave despite changing amount in ballast tanks. Now running with 100% in the central tank and between 50%-100% in the port and starboard tanks. Tried speeding up (11.6-11.8 MPH) but this is almost too fast for the surfer.
Any recommendations on how I can length the wave? Surfers are constantly getting close to the swim step and freak out!
Re: Wave Shape
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2026 9:50 am
by naters
How many people are you riding with usually? When riding with my wife and 2 small kids, we're surfing the left side and doing nearly 100% in port, 100% middle tanks and roughly 75% in the starboard tank. starts as a steep wave. To mellow it out, we've added a little more speed @ around 11.1 to 11.3 and getting the trim to -3 to -5 it does lengthen out a bit.
Re: Wave Shape
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2026 10:42 am
by Tandjmei8
I previously had a couple of Malibu surf boats - getting the bow down more usually helped with creating a longer wave. Maybe try putting some of your crew in the bow to see if that helps.
Re: Wave Shape
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2026 12:33 pm
by AsLan7
barnettsl wrote: Sat Jul 25, 2026 8:57 pm
2026 R6 Surf Owner----Struggling to develop a longer wave despite changing amount in ballast tanks. Now running with 100% in the central tank and between 50%-100% in the port and starboard tanks. Tried speeding up (11.6-11.8 MPH) but this is almost too fast for the surfer.
Any recommendations on how I can length the wave? Surfers are constantly getting close to the swim step and freak out!
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So glad you found us barnettsl.
I'm with T8; did you try putting more weight in the bow?
And welcome aboard mate.
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