Replacing WS VLX rear MLS tank

philv 04-14-2003, 6:32 AM

Just a quick, easy question.......has anyone done this (i'm sure you have) and what sacs did you use to replace the tanks with. THANKS!

(skydog96) · (skydog96) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 04-14-2003, 10:29 AM

yeah i did it, skylon fatboy 550 sacs.

philv 04-14-2003, 11:12 AM

Skydog....does the fatboy have dual stems for drain and fill? Thanks for your info.

(batman) · (batman) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 04-18-2003, 10:46 PM

I just finished mine tonight and I used 540# LAUNCH Sacks. They have four holes with one on the side for drain pump, two on top for fill and vent/overfill. Took me about 2 hours.

philv 04-19-2003, 7:26 AM

Thanks Mike O!!! Dont suppose you have any pics? Did it hook up pretty much without any modification or did you have to replace hoses? Thanks again!

(batman) · (batman) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 04-19-2003, 10:04 PM

Phil, I bought 12 ft. of 1" OD hose and 4-3/4" two sided barbs and 4-1 1/2" hose clamps. Taking out the tanks was a pain, but adding the bags and hose was a cinch. I plan to take pics tommorrow and will post for you. No hose needs to be replaced, just lengthened for fill and and vent. The empty pump fits perfect to the LAUNCH sack.

(csquared) · (csquared) **Join Date: Jan 2002** 04-21-2003, 11:21 AM

Mike,

Where did you get the launch sacks?

philv 04-21-2003, 2:01 PM

Thanks again Mike O.

(batman) · (batman) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 04-22-2003, 6:52 AM

Here's a picture, but go to MalibuBoatOwners.com for a complete set of pictures in my gallery and a description of how to do the project and what you need. LAUNCH PADS come from OVERTONS or BARTS, but I got mine from dealer.

jmccallum 04-22-2003, 8:30 AM

How close to empty does the sac get?

(skydog96) · (skydog96) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 04-22-2003, 2:27 PM

mine get pretty much empty, maybe less that 5 lbs of water.

(batman) · (batman) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 04-22-2003, 8:14 PM

Mine emptied pretty much all the way.