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huddy 06-12-2007 10:39 PM

check it out peeps sub 200 bucks I build a manifold ballast system, using the pumps that was already in the boat!!! My fill pump stayed just plumed into it, and my empty pump I moved from my center tank. No more throwing pumps overboard. All I do is turn some 1\4 turn valves and game on. Here are some pics if you have questions just let me know. <BR> <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/462394.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/462395.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/462396.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/462397.jpg" alt="Upload">

trx1noob 06-18-2007 8:50 AM

well, I tried my system out this weekend. I tee'd into my main line already for stock ballast. I tried filling both port side(stock and custom sac) up at the same time, and the fly high bag wasnt' filling up. what's going on. I upgraded the fill line from 3/4 to 2" line. thought it should fill both up fairly easy. come to find out i have to fill separately. my 750 pd bag fills faster than my stock 350 pd bag. tsunami pumps work AWESEME. prob 3-4 minutes and she's full. I did run a vent line with check valve to empty line and it seemed to work. I got a couple more through hull empty spigots(i think that's what they are called) that i'm going to drill through and just run a totally separate line for venting. now that i've drille two holes through, it's not as bad as i though. thanx for all the info and help boys. I'll try and get some pics. <BR>i had to leave the boat at dealer, getting trailer surge breaks looked at, not working. did i mention i hate surge breaks. I would have ordered electric had i known. my rant over.lol


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