Weight distribution in 1979 Mastercraft

[ski4Him]

anyone have any suggestions for minimizing or creating a smaller wake for slalom going 28-30 mph in my 79 stars/strips? if I add more weight towards the front of the boat, will that help? and how much works? any thoughts, greatly appreciated, thanks

[Cloaked]

anyone have any suggestions for minimizing or creating a smaller wake for slalom going 28-30 mph in my 79 stars/strips? if I add more weight towards the front of the boat, will that help? and how much works? any thoughts, greatly appreciated, thanksDang, the 79s have about as flat of a wake as I have seen in that era. Weight distribution won't help much (in my opinion) as the hull was designed as a variable plane hull (for three-event use). I have had several 79 models and all were very pleasant with which to slalom. Try using a more precise technique for slalom skiing by using the edge of the ski while crossing the wake in lieu of riding across on the flat part of the ski.

[ted shred]

Maybe try less fuel in the tank, less people in the boat.

[Jerseydave]

anyone have any suggestions for minimizing or creating a smaller wake for slalom going 28-30 mph in my 79 stars/strips? if I add more weight towards the front of the boat, will that help? and how much works? any thoughts, greatly appreciated, thanks

I would think it can't hurt to add some weight to the bow.

32-36 mph would be a much smaller wake if you can get use to skiing that fast.

[ski4Him]

you are absolutely right, getting the ski on edge makes a big difference, thanks for the suggestions,

[east tx skier]

40 lbs in the nose might soften the wake a touch, but it will plow water at slower speeds. I've not been pleased with my limited experience trying to weight the nose.