Ballast install help

[Wakeman22]

I thought that another pump would work. The pump could also just go out another thru hull correct? akdoc how did you get the connection between the two worked out. A cube sack would not be heavy enough. I think I am already running one that is 750lbs. and still have a lot of room up top.

[chpthril]

I thought that another pump would work. The pump could also just go out another thru hull correct? akdoc how did you get the connection between the two worked out. A cube sack would not be heavy enough. I think I am already running one that is 750lbs. and still have a lot of room up top.

The 750# sac is 50"L x 20"H, so a good portion of it is under the seat.

[Wakeman22]

Thanks Mike. I have sent you an email

[akdoc]

I thought that another pump would work. The pump could also just go out another thru hull correct? akdoc how did you get the connection between the two worked out. A cube sack would not be heavy enough. I think I am already running one that is 750lbs. and still have a lot of room up top.

I can't remember the exact model number of the sac I used, but I would estimate it adds about 300 pounds.

For the connections, I actually put a T in my fill line that goes to the front port sac as the fill hose was routed right up the port side of the boat, so easy access. I used a valve that I could open when I wanted the sac to fill. I then took the overflow and T'd that in to the overflow coming from the rear port sac. I ran the empty hose from the lowest connection on that bag to the fill line that goes into the rear port sac, and put another valve on. To fill open the fill valve, make sure the drain valve is closed. To empty reverse this and the sac drains into the rear port sac and is emptied. The sac drains better while underway because of the angle of the boat. To drain it while sitting still you have to put some pressure on the bag. The other note is that you have to pay attention to when the rear port sac is full and the overflow will put water in the surf sac which you won't want if you are wakeboarding.

Hope this makes sense.

[Wakeman22]

Thanks for all the help and info. I am skiing but when I get home this coming week I will begin the install. Decided on aerator pumps with one thru hull, a common manifold and am going to try to piggyback the side sacks to the locker sacks. I will try that and if need be will add more pumps.

I will start a new thread when I get started.