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    Ballast question......

    I have a 21V(2000), and my question is about stationary ballast. I know about adding a "system", but that is in the future. In the meantime, can I add some lead or sand to the bow, without effecting my loading the trailer? I don't want to damage anything, just for the sake of a stronger wake. Any ideas are great appreciated.......
    Regards

    PS-I should add, that I don't really want to spend time filling bags and then empty them as well. Takes away from riding time and cleaning time.
    Last edited by Redlined; 06-16-2006, 01:49 PM.
    “Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy &#*! what a ride!”
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    #2
    I have a 1999 2200v and I keep about 250lbs of sand bags under the bow seats. I keep another 300lbs in the engine compartment. I have 200lbs of sandbags distributed in the wraparound seating areas of the main compartment. I had fat sacs and did not like them. I should say that I had them in 1999. When I get another Tige I will have a ballast system installed. I really like what I have heard about Rival.

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      #3
      Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me if that effects your loading of the trailer? Or does it matter?
      Regards
      “Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy &#*! what a ride!”

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        #4
        1) Towing weight. Your hitch is only designed to handle so much weight. Do the math and have your tongue weight measured. A good trailer repair shop should be able to check it for you. Check the limits on your truck also. There's a spot I go where Ill pull the boat out everyday at a ramp that is 1/2 mile away. I usually keep the the two 500#'rs full. They are split evenly front to back. I also have an upgraded, Titan Class 4 hitch.

        2)Trailering. You will be sitting lower in the water so you might want to put the trailer in a bit deeper. Also check your winch and strap rating. I've seen them break and it always sucks.

        3)Water vs. dead weight. If your boat does get swamped water will float and your boat won't sink to the bottom. Dead weight does not float.

        Just be carefull and take easy when towing a weighted boat. I don't know that I would go over 300-400#'s if you have to trek a little ways to get to the lake.
        Last edited by NICKYPOO; 06-16-2006, 03:43 PM.
        You'll get your chance, smart guy.

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          #5
          My puddle is only two miles away, so that isn't a real issue. I just don't want to rip of any of the tracking fins, etc. Thus the thread. Thanks for all the input.
          I get the water floating in case of a godforbidden swamping. Just might be the deciding factor......
          “Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy &#*! what a ride!”

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            #6
            Elsinore on a busy day in a lowrider. Deffinately something to think about. I use sacks and its not that big a deal. I am deffinately plumbing them in this off season though. Word to the wise, get the big pump. Takes half the time. I can add about 1000#s in around 10 min.
            You'll get your chance, smart guy.

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              #7
              I live on the river I ride on now and keep the boat in a boat house. I use to tow the boat before I moved here and had no problems loading or unloading the boat on the trailer. I would remove the sandbags only if i towed the boat a long distance. Before I lived on the river I kept the boat stored in a enclosed rental space .5 miles from the launch.If you have more questions let me know.

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