Zipwake install on 2023 Yamaha 252SD

[dwakeman]

Trying to figure out where I would mount the co roller on our 222SE. Im' thinking just above the throttles.

May work if it is at least 3.9" wide and 4.4" high.

 

[FunTech4Real]

I ordered zip wake for my 222XE and I should have it installed in less than 2 weeks. I'm hoping that it will also help with wake surfing by letting me bring less weight on the boat (lead and external ballasts). In manual mode, the zip wake will let me list the boat to one side, which is a big part of making a nice surf wave. The Kyma K7 does the exact same thing using seakeeper ride - I personally tested it out for a few hours with the owner of the company.

 

[dwakeman]

That’s great. I’m really looking forward to hearing if that works. I’m also interested in knowing how well it compares to the SeaKeeper Ride, which costs a lot more and has to be professionally installed. Please let us know. Good luck with your installation.

 

[VitaminSea]

I ordered zip wake for my 222XE and I should have it installed in less than 2 weeks. I'm hoping that it will also help with wake surfing by letting me bring less weight on the boat (lead and external ballasts). In manual mode, the zip wake will let me list the boat to one side, which is a big part of making a nice surf wave. The Kyma K7 does the exact same thing using seakeeper ride - I personally tested it out for a few hours with the owner of the company.

Wanted to see if you were able to get this installed, have any pictures and can provide your impressions.

 

[FunTech4Real]

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Post in thread '2025 Yamaha 222XE Review after 38 hours'

Mar 15, 2025

Zipwake 300s in the model. After testing zipwake extensively in conditions ranging from glass to 20 MPH wind I've reached my conclusion.

Zipwake's auto roll feature sucks on this boat. Its too slow to correct your roll when driving through waves sideways. The only way that it helps is if you massively overload one side of your boat, it will help it not lean to that side, but it doesn't perfectly level out the boat and there is a massive cost to that leveling: it interferes with steering, slows you down big time, and greatly reduces fuel economy. I think the jet drive on the boat makes...

• FunTech4Real

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I now have 190 hours on the boat and have had zip wake for most of that time. I wouldn't buy it again, I would just get basic trim tabs instead. The only real benefit of zip wake is using it manually to push the front of the boat down when its choppy, which is exactly what basic electric trim tabs do.

 

[VitaminSea]

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Post in thread '2025 Yamaha 222XE Review after 38 hours'

Mar 15, 2025

Zipwake 300s in the model. After testing zipwake extensively in conditions ranging from glass to 20 MPH wind I've reached my conclusion.

Zipwake's auto roll feature sucks on this boat. Its too slow to correct your roll when driving through waves sideways. The only way that it helps is if you massively overload one side of your boat, it will help it not lean to that side, but it doesn't perfectly level out the boat and there is a massive cost to that leveling: it interferes with steering, slows you down big time, and greatly reduces fuel economy. I think the jet drive on the boat makes...

• FunTech4Real

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I now have 190 hours on the boat and have had zip wake for most of that time. I wouldn't buy it again, I would just get basic trim tabs instead. The only real benefit of zip wake is using it manually to push the front of the boat down when its choppy, which is exactly what basic electric trim tabs do.

Thanks for the link and sharing your experiences with the system.