ballast

[dogbert]

Re: Sack in the center of the bow

Originally posted by Porter
Another option to get a sack in the walkway of a pre-2004 boat might be to take out the fuel tank, run the plumbing to the sack, and then replace the fuel tank. This is a ton of work, but it would get you to the same point without having to cut a hole in the floor.

Andrew, I assume that wouldn't void any warranty, correct?

Why couldn't you stuff the sack through that same opening without removing the fuel tank?

[Andrew]

No that would not voiod the warranty. The opening between the fuel tank and the floor is approximately 2-3 inches and does not allow enough room to do anything. When we went all composite the stringer systems was changed and some parts of the stringer goes underneath the walk-through. If someone was drilling in the walkthrough they could drill into the stringer system and that would cause the warranty to be voided.

The 2nd item to concider is that some states are starting to count ballast against the capasity sticker weight. This will hurt a lot of companies.

Andrew

[Wake Havasu]

Originally posted by Andrew

The 2nd item to concider is that some states are starting to count ballast against the capasity sticker weight. This will hurt a lot of companies.
Andrew

And would help one!

[dogbert]

Originally posted by Andrew
When we went all composite the stringer systems was changed and some parts of the stringer goes underneath the walk-through. If someone was drilling in the walkthrough they could drill into the stringer system and that would cause the warranty to be voided.

When was that change made?

[Andrew]

Tige went all composite in the 2004 model year.

[dogbert]

Just curious, how much space is there under the walk thru on a 1999 2100v?

[Andrew]

Originally posted by tweirich
Just curious, how much space is there under the walk thru on a 1999 2100v?

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[zeda]

Andrew,

So all of those Tige's with an aftermarket ballast sysem (i.e. Rival) that have holes drilled in them for fill and drain lines have voided warranties on the hull? I'm considering installing the Rival system in my 2004 22V and will think twice if my hull warranty is voided. Can you clarify how the installation of this system effects the warranty?

[Andrew]

No that does not void the warranty. If someone drills through the center walkthrough then that is a different story. There are 2 different conversations going on here.

1 asked about drilling into the walkway and with the new stringer system we have there is a section that goes underneath the walkway and if you drill a hole out in the walkway then this could void the warranty.

Installing a rival ballast system where you are drilling a small hole for the water to exit is completely different and will not void the warranty

Hope this answers your questions. If there are any further please let me know.

Andrew

[brd4fun]

Cheeky,

My new 06 Malibu LSV 23 has a center ballast and all tanks are under the floor.

It also does not lean.

[Lucky 275]

yeah, but it's PINK

[lee]

brd 4 fun if you are lucky 2.

[harv]

I've decided to install a 4 bag Rival ballast system in my 05 Switch V. Has anyone done this themselves before? I've heard that it takes a long long time to do which is fine with me but what are the chances of drilling a filling or draining hole in the wrong place.

Any info on the "do-it-yourself" technique would be appreciated.

[Lucky 275]

I'll try and remember to take some pics tonight, it's gonna be hard because I got a new game for the xbox360 : )

[Paublo]

harv, I have the Rival ballast system which was installed by my dealer- who sells the system. This winter I have made a few modifications to the system which has left little untouched- replacing and adding bags, changing from the electric valve to manual, cutting holes, some rewiring, etc. It definately takes more time than you expect, but since I love being in my boat (on the water or not), who cares. If you are a somewhat handy, go ahead and do it. Follow the old addage- meaure twice and cut once. The guys at Rival will answer any question that you can come up with.