2024 252XE @ Lake of the Ozark Recommendation

[ericullmann]

I have a 2024 252XE that I run from the main channel mm14 at Lake of the Ozarks. I have Cobra Jet fins which I love and I usually run my center ballast at 100 percent to help with the choppyiness of the main channel that some time can be unbearable. My questions is should I run all my tanks at 100 vs. just the center to help cut trhough the chop or are there any other recommendations that I can do to make a more stable ride?

 

[PopaG]

I also have a '24 252xe and fill the center ballast when running light in choppy conditions. Not an expert by any means but I believe loading the rear ballast bags will only drop the stern deeper thereby pushing down the angle of the jetpumps and driving the bow up.
I belive additional ballast towards the center or bow of the boat would get a better result to keep the bow down allowing the hull to better cut through the chop. Obviously you have to consider adjusting your speed and the angle that your hitting the waves as well.

 

[ericullmann]

Ye

I also have a '24 252xe and fill the center ballast when running light in choppy conditions. Not an expert by any means but I believe loading the rear ballast bags will only drop the stern deeper thereby pushing down the angle of the jetpumps and driving the bow up.
I belive additional ballast towards the center or bow of the boat would get a better result to keep the bow down allowing the hull to better cut through the chop. Obviously you have to consider adjusting your speed and the angle that your hitting the waves as well.

Yes that was my thought as well but was reading mixed information so that is why I wanted to ask.