Wake surf with old model Malibu (no ballast)

[Jasonalex28]

Hey everyone. I have a 1999 Malibu Response. 
 

i want to be able to wake surf behind it but i don’t have a ballast system, and i don’t have a compartment in the back of the boat to fit a bag. 
 

What would you recommend? Should i get a ballast system and just have the bag in the back of the boat at our feet inside the boat? 
 

Or would i be able to just use one of the wake shaper wedges that attach to the side of the boat and have friends sit in the back?

all suggestions are appreciated! Thank you!

[smileysteve]

You will need both a wake shaper and significant weight added to the boat.

For a response, the requirements are going to be amplified and the results limited as the hull just doesn't have the depth to ride too deep in the water.

I would start with a shaper, and looking to have a bag under the back seat (or a ballast back seat for 1000lbs.) You may get the idea here, but unless you're lightweight on a long board, probably not able to go ropeless. The next step would probably be to add a 500lb bag on each side of the engine box.

Edited June 26, 2020 by smileysteve

[Eagleboy99]

It's most def possible to wakesurf behind a Response.  Lots of tanks - no wake shaper since they don't fit (well) on the stepped side of the hull.  BTDT and got pics.  The real issue we always have is water getting into the tank  - likely via the vent on the starboard side.

Edited June 27, 2020 by Eagleboy99
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[Eagleboy99]

Oh, and you need bow weight.

[BigE]

Get one of the old fly high fat seats.