2013 Wake 155 sways back and forth underway

[wisemonkey]

I took my brand new 155 out for a ride this Saturday. At about 15 mph or so, the hull started rocking from side to side. It was almost a rhythm. The only way to get rid of it was to speed up or slow down. My first thought was that the engine compartment was flooded and that the weight of the water was sloshing back and forth. I pulled over and the engine compartment was dry.

Other than that, the 155 is amazing. The power is much more than I expected and it seems faster than my Yamaha FX HO. Cruise control is amazing!

Anyone else notice this issue? I would imagine this hull was used on other machines. I did try a search but no luck.

Thanks,

Kevin

 

[PeterC4]

The 155 uses a more traditional hull not the new S3 . I doubt it's the hull. Run it for a few hours and see.

 

[KK40384]

I've noticed that same thing in the GTR215. Same hull I believe.

 

[norjet]

Hey Kevin,

I purchased a 2008 155 and brought it back to the dealership thinking that there was something wrong....nope. That's just the 15 mph rhythm. I don't even notice it anymore, but then again, not going 15 mph that often either.

Jeff

 

[mattydipps]

ive noticed my ski pulls hard to the right.. but not much rocking...

 

[red2blue]

Those that have them....opas prolly hasn't lifted yet. The new wake...ballast tank full?

 

[wisemonkey]

Those that have them....opas prolly hasn't lifted yet. The new wake...ballast tank full?

i don't think my ski has ballasts and I am not sure what OPAS is... I guess I better bust out a google search.

 

[KK40384]

i don't think my ski has ballasts and I am not sure what OPAS is... I guess I better bust out a google search.

No OPAS on the new models.

 

[Coastiejoe]

I personally love the concept of the OPAS.

For in harbor slow speed, docking and pulling a rider behind you they have great value.

 

[wisemonkey]

I personally love the concept of the OPAS.

For in harbor slow speed, docking and pulling a rider behind you they have great value.

I really like the Neutral system on my wake 155. That really came in handy when I was loading it on the trailer. It is also very natural to toggle back and forth with the trigger.

 

[mattydipps]

I really like the Neutral system on my wake 155. That really came in handy when I was loading it on the trailer. It is also very natural to toggle back and forth with the trigger.

Same here the neutral is awesome.. I feather it back and forth when trailing also.. Make it soooo much easier as I'm not coming in at 5 mph


The opas I couldn't stand it felt too unpredictable when turning at a decent speed.. (25+) so I went ahead and got the riva block off kit... Absolutely love the handing now wish I went with the hull extenders tho

 

[Coastiejoe]

I have two skis, one with the trigger neutral and one traditional. I ride the traditional one as it is an RXT-X 255 with a SC. I love the ski.

That said, the neutral/brake is a fantastic option on the GTX.