Sylvan 8524 better-define wake?

[mgwright]

We knew we didn't buy a wakeboat. But would really like to get a better defined wake. Any ideas on a Sylvan 8524 with a Honda 150? The boat performs really well in terms of speed and hole shot. But the toons produce something akin to dual wakes on each side and it doesn't promote jumping.

 

[muskiemike12]

Re: Sylvan 8524 better-define wake?

Sounds right to me. You are basically on two hulls, thus two wakes.

 

[Hankson]

Re: Sylvan 8524 better-define wake?

You might try a little more trim up and slower speed. I have same boat as you. Do you have problem steering straight at faster speeds?
And does yours sometime dig into a wake and turn sharply? I think Sylvan has a problem with the RTP pontoons but mum is the word from Sylvan and the dealers.

 

[mgwright]

Re: Sylvan 8524 better-define wake?

I've played with the trim quite a bit and it helps some.

Our boat definitely turns to the right easier than the left. At speed you have to constantly make small corrections to keep it running straight. But I've found that to be the case with pontoons we rented before we bought one.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Sylvan 8524 better-define wake?

Check the post refering to RPT pontoons above.