{"product_id":"wakeballast-2003-2011-2013-2014-mastercraft-x-star-piggyback-front-factory-ballast-upgrade","title":"WakeBallast 2013-2015 Tige Z1 Front Double Decker Ballast Bag","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wb-description-opener\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #f5f5f0; border-left: 3px solid #6f959f; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore weight in the rear means a bigger wake and a better surf wave. This bag drops directly into your factory ballast system — no custom plumbing, no rewiring. It fills and drains automatically using your existing dash switches, just like stock, but with significantly more capacity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilt in Chandler, Arizona and backed by a 2-year warranty. Most orders ship within 48–72 hours.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach bag comes with male quick release 1 1\/8” fittings to connect to your existing female quick release hose ends. If your boat requires different fittings, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wake-boat-ballast-hoses-connectors-plumbing-fittings-wakeballast\"\u003ebrowse our fittings here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-description\" class=\"std showhide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bottom-line\"\u003eAdd critical weight to the bow of your 2nd Generation X-Star with our Front Bow Bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt often takes more than stock ballast to achieve the wake you've always desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur ballast bags give you more front ballast while keeping the convenience of controlling all ballast with the switches at your dash and integrate into your boat's existing ballast system for automated filling\/draining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bow bag when installed is connected with your boat's factory center hard tank. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBow ballast is often forgotten about but equally important as ballast in other zones of the boat for creating a satisfactory wake. A balanced distribution of ballast throughout all zones of the boat creates a cleaner shaped wake that makes for better takeoffs and landings wakeboarding. In wakesurfing, more bow weight typically helps to lengthen out the wake, creating a bigger \"sweet spot\" or \"pocket\" where the rider can surf without the rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery WakeBallast bag is designed to be a user-friendly DIY install that can be completed over the course of an afternoon or by a professional if you prefer help.\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pic-block desktop:flex desktop:flex-row-reverse desktop:items-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2012 Model Year Boats Require a Firmware Update\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2012 MasterCraft boats require a firmware update in order to modify the time duration that the ballast pumps will run for. We have heard conflicting information about the availability of this firmware update, so please confirm it is available through your local dealer prior to purchasing this Enhancer if you own a 2012 model year boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700lb WakeBallast UniversalFIT Bow Ballast Bag\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tab-title\"\u003eRemember to purchase separately all fittings\/hose needed to install\/\/connect to your center hard tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tab-title\"\u003eOur ballast bag ports fit the FatSac\/Fly High 1 1\/8 inch fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tab-title\"\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"data-table\" id=\"product-attribute-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"first odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e1 Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"even\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/order.WakeBallast.com\/WakeBallast\"\u003eWakeBallast - view brand page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"last odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"label\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"data last\"\u003eS172781\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WakeBallast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40895506415731,"sku":"WB1315TIGZ1","price":559.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1889\/8677\/files\/wakeballast-water-ballast-wakeballast-2013-2015-tige-z1-front-double-decker-ballast-bag-1184323724.png?v=1767986290","url":"https:\/\/wakeballast.com\/products\/wakeballast-2003-2011-2013-2014-mastercraft-x-star-piggyback-front-factory-ballast-upgrade","provider":"WakeBallast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}