Installing Ballast System

(bigwaken2009) · (bigwaken2009) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 10-18-2006, 6:40 PM

I have everything pretty much figured out except for the fact of how to pump water using the preexisitng hole in the boat??? HELP

(rmack) · (rmack) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 10-18-2006, 7:39 PM

Drill new holes. I should post the pictures of my ballast install. I have three ballast puppies connected to three intakes. Two I drilled new, one was existing. Pretty easy

(sbt3) · (sbt3) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 10-19-2006, 6:46 AM

if you don't want to drill you can Tee into your fresh water intake line. I have 3 simer pumps running off of my intake and can fill all 3 while driving full speed without starving the engine of water. I have had them installed for 2 years and haven't had a single problem.

(denverd1)

drill it

(rich_g) · (rich_g) **Join Date: May 2003** 10-19-2006, 8:48 AM

you need some basic plumbing parts to draw water thru the center drain fitting. Use bronze / brass fittings, not PVC

Get a short piece with male threads on each end to go into the 1" opening, a 90 degree piece, then a bronze shut-off valve. After that connect to your tubing, pumps, whatever, but you need the shut-off valve for safety. Use teflon plumbers tape on all fittings.

(phat_in_cincy)

You could drill or add a manifold. I drilled. Each pump gets own thru hull. Here's my install: http://www.wakesiderides.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=17225