How to Improve Wakes on Your Wakeboard Boat

When it comes to participating in and towing people who perform watersports such as wakeboarders, water skiers, and wakesurfers, the most important factor is the wake. The wake, or wave, that’s generated at the stern of the boat needs to be well-shaped and large enough for your watersports participants to jump and perform tricks upon. If you’re wondering how to make better wakes with your wakeboard boat, this guide is for you!

Steering Your Boat

First off, you’ll need to ensure that you’re operating your boat properly to ensure that you’re not losing the wakes you generate. The best speed for watersports is around 20 to 25 miles per hour, and you have to keep this speed constant, which is why so many wakeboard boats come with a cruise-control option. Steering your boat as straight as you can and at a consistent speed will go a long way towards helping you create and maintain great wakes.

Using Ballast

Weighing down the stern of your boat typically increases the size of wakes, and this is done with “ballast.” You need to be judicious about how much ballast you add and where you put it. Ballast may come in the form of tanks of water, sacks of sand, or even just your boat passengers strategically placed. You’ll want to ensure that you’re not overburdening your boat or pushing the stern too deeply in the water, and you may need to experiment with different weights to see what works best.

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