ballast system for an 03 21i

[Shamus]

I just bought an 03 21i and I want to put a ballast system in. I don't want to fill sacs all time and I was wondering if anyone knows of a system I can get installed and plumbed.

[G-MONEY]

If your somewhat mechanical you can plum your own system in. You can do a search for ballast system installs on tigerowners. Myself and a few others have done our own systems. We have a few members that can get you everything you need to do your own system.

Congrats on the new boat and good luck.

[chpthril]

Right now, not yet anyway, there really aren't any off-the-shelf all-in-one DIY box kits. What many have done, and are doing, is putting together thier own systems. There are outlets through tigeowners.com where you can get buy the main components i.e: sacs, pumps, hose, thru-hull fittings, elbows, shut-off valves, clamps, labeled switches, etc. Then you can piece some of the other mics parts from common PVC and other plumbing supplies.

There are 2 basic types of systems - Those that use the more expensive reversible impeller type pumps and those using aerator type live-well pumps. Pro and cons of both.

Here is some info I posted in another thread

There are tons of threads with the pros/cons of both types of pump systems used. It really comes down to personal preference.

The Ballast Puppies are more expensive (MSRP = $239 ea) and have less flow drop due to hose length and head pressure, but are prone to frequent impeller failures, but these can be cut down with the design/layout of the system.

The aerator type pumps are inexpensive (about $35 ea) so a 7 pump system (3 fill, 4 drain) can be had for the cost of 1 Ballast Puppy. These pumps draw less current and are nearly bullet proof and typically give years of trouble free service, but again, great care needs to go into designing and layout. The only to main con's are that they can vapor-lock is not laid out just right, and loose flow rate over long hose runs...just means there a little slower.

I've built both types, and will continue to do so

As far as sacs go, try and get some specific ideas on how others with similar boats are weighting theirs, especially for boarding. For surfing, you're looking at probably a good 800+ on the surf side and you will have a decent wake to start with. Sacs come in a variety of shapes and sizes and weights. Check out www.fatsac.com, these are the sacs that I sell and install. They can also do a custom sac to your specs.

[G-MONEY]

http://tigeowners.com/forum/showthre...hlight=g-money

this is my install

[Shamus]

thanks a lot guys...I attached a pic of the boat I bought. It has 63 hours on it and has been in heated storage for the last 4 years. It is like brand new and it was the showboat on the floor in abbotsford and has every option you can get. Got a great deal which worked out well as I wanted a tige...

[Timmy!]

Nice looking boat! Ohio State colors!

[Shamus]

thanks man...i basically stole it...poor guy was having problems with his .com company...I almost feel bad

[jbort]

Go Buckeyes - love those colors!!!!!

jbort - A big Buckeye fan

[chpthril]

Awesome color combo, especially with those graphics. The simple and clean. Gives the boat a classic look.

[Shamus]

thanks guys...

[2whlin]

what did you pay for it?

[Shamus]

$25000...now you have to realize that is in CDN funds...I have the original bill of sale for $68900.00 and I got an extra prop, barefoot bar, and custom cover on as well..(prices a little different here in the north).

[andrzej77ff]

Nice boat! I bought mine in May and I am extremely happy with it.
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[Shamus]

you do much surfing? What is your set up for wakeboarding and surfing...it was pretty good with just the taps set for me when wakeboarding (course I am not as young as i was)

[andrzej77ff]

NO ballasts for wakeboarding yet, I have a decent wake but I will start using them soon since my skill level is getting better. I rented a surfboard once and threw a 250 pund fat sack in the rear locker and was able to surf pretty well.