Surf Settings by Boat
Note: These setups are based on real-world experience across multiple crew sizes and water conditions. Your results may vary depending on water depth, ballast fill accuracy, crew weight, water conditions, prop size and pitch, engine performance, altitude, and surf system type and placement. Use these as a starting point and tune from there.
Tige Boats
Tige "I" Series
Rear: 750 lbs water ballast
Mid: 6 WakeBallast bags (3 per side)
Bow: 150 lbs
Surf System: Nuff Wave
TAPS: 4
Speed: 10.6–10.8 mph
Tige 2100V
Rear: 500 lbs each locker
Mid: 8 WakeBallast bags (4 per side)
Bow: 400 lbs
Surf System: Nuff Wave
TAPS: 2
Speed: 11.0–11.6 mph
Tige 22Ve
Rear: 750 lbs each locker
Mid: 8 WakeBallast bags (4 per side)
Bow: 200 lbs
Surf System: Nuff Wave
TAPS2: 5
Speed: 10.8–11.4 mph
Tige 24Ve
Rear: 1,450 lbs ENZO bags each locker
Mid: 12 WakeBallast bags (6 per side)
Bow: 200–400 lbs
Surf System: Nuff Wave
TAPS2: 2–4
Speed: 10.8–11.6 mph
Tige Z1 and R21
Rear: Factory ballast full
Mid: 12 WakeBallast bags (4 per side) + 400 lbs additional
Bow: Factory full + 2 bags per side
TAPS2: 3–4 | AVX (if equipped): 5–8
TAPS3 Regular: 2–3 | Goofy: 3–4
Speed: 10.8–12.0 mph
Tige Z3 and R23
Rear: Factory ballast full
Mid: 12 WakeBallast bags (6 per side)
Bow: 30% non-surf side, 50% surf side
TAPS2: 3–4 | AVX (if equipped): 5–8
TAPS3 Regular: 2–3 | Goofy: 3–4
Speed: 10.8–12.0 mph
Roll 4–6 degrees to surf side. Pitch 9–10 degrees.
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Tige RZX2
Rear: Factory full (Plug & Play if equipped)
Mid: 16 WakeBallast bags (8 per side under seats)
Bow: Factory 75–100%
TAPS2: 2–3 | TAPS3 Regular: 3–5 | Goofy: 2–4
Speed: 11.2–12.0 mph
Tige RZX3
Rear: Factory full (Plug & Play if equipped)
Mid: 16 WakeBallast bags (8 per side under seats)
Bow: Factory 75–100%
TAPS2: 2–3 | TAPS3 Regular: 3–5 | Goofy: 2–4
Speed: 11.0–11.8 mph
Tige ZX5
Status: Testing in progress
We're actively fine-tuning this setup. Check back soon.
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Supra Boats
2018 Supra SL
Factory Ballast: All 100%
Bags: 18 WakeBallast bags (4 per surf locker, 4 per side mid, 2 center)
Roll: 2–3 degrees to surf side
AutoWake: ON
Smart Plate: 3–5 | Swell Plates: 85
Speed: 11.6–11.8 mph
Ideal pitch is 10 degrees.
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2017 Supra SE
Factory Ballast: All 100%
Bags: 12 WakeBallast bags (6 per surf locker)
Roll: 3–5 degrees to surf side
Smart Plate: 4–5 | Swell Plate: 55
Speed: 11.0–11.4 mph
Centurion Boats
Centurion RI and FI Models
21–23 ft: Max 600 lbs additional ballast
RI245/257/265: 450–650 lbs depending on crew
Factory PnP Ballast: Full
Ram Fill: 100% surf side, 90% opposite
Rear Lockers: 4 WakeBallast bags per side
Transom Locker: 200 lbs under water ballast (if equipped)
Under Seat: 2 bags per side behind driver
Surf Plate: 95 | Center Tab: 45
Speed: 11.0–11.6 mph
Supreme Boats
Supreme S238
Quick Fill: 100%
Rear 1100s: 100% full
Left Rear Locker: 150 lbs WakeBallast bags
Right Rear Locker: 100 lbs WakeBallast bags
Bow: 0%
Quick Surf: 100 non-surf side, 0 surf side
Trim: 0–10 to control height and length
Speed: 11.2–11.7 mph
Malibu Boats
2014–2016 Malibu 24 MXZ
MLS Tanks: All full
Rear 1100s: Full
Bow: 5 WakeBallast bags each pickle space (500 lbs)
Wedge: 3–5 clicks from stow
Speed: 11.2–11.4 mph
Warning: This setup runs a very high GPH burn rate. Budget accordingly for fuel — you'll be topping off frequently.
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2005 Malibu 23 LSV
Factory Tanks: All full
Rear Lockers: 910 lbs piggyback bags
Surf Side Under Seats: 300 lbs WakeBallast
Non-Surf Under Seats: 100 lbs WakeBallast
Bow: 250 lbs WakeBallast
Wedge: Fully deployed
Speed: 10.7–11.2 mph
Nautique Boats
2020 Nautique G23
Factory Water Ballast: Full
Port Side: 350 lbs WakeBallast bags
Starboard Side: 150 lbs WakeBallast bags
Regular Foot Speed: 11.5 mph | Surf System: 0–4
Goofy Foot Speed: 11.4 mph | Surf System: 0–3
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