Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

[Andy1972]

...or is it just me. ( especially w/ youngn's in the boat)

[ryanandrews]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

just you.......im more worried about this great air we breathe

[ag4ever]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

Nope, it is relativly safe if handled properly.

Sure you must take care and not handle lead without some form of protection, but them again there are other things that are more deadly. I would bet most of us are exposed to more harmful bacteria in the lakes we boat on that would cause us more harme than properly handled lead.

[Rhode]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

Any1972,

No worries unless your kids are licking uncoated lead bricks or snacking from plastic jugs of tire balancing weights. I won't lie, though, the same thought has crossed my mind.

Rhode

[surroundsound64]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

Not as long as you use common sense.

[noti_dad]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

Ours are covered with Rhino Lining. Don't have a worry in the world unless the lining cracks/peels. Also works well when stacking as it fits/holds on the block underneath. Also, doesn't slide around.

[WakeSlayer]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

I have been unable to locate Leadfoots in the last few months. any ideas on where I can get some ?

[882001]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

i started using stacks of old asbestos siding for ballest. you can get it cheap.lol

[surroundsound64]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

Also, you could always paint the lead pipes so that it won't get on you or everything else.

[SprintCar39]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

We race Quarter Midget race cars with my kids and the organization requires us to have all of our lead weights wrapped in duct tape.......they say to help protect the kids from the lead. For what it is worth it may be the peace of mind you are looking for. Eric

[TrailInn2]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

Another use for duct tape, how did they settle this country without it!

[EarlyRiser]

RE: Does the toxicity of Lead ballast bother anyone?

I cover mine with Plutonium. Thus, no lead concerns; unless D. Cheney is hunting from the boat!

[DynaMike]

Risk Vs. Reward. After your over 40 who cares. Is a bigger wake via Lead ballast really worth the increased risk of an already risk prone activity. **** why wear life jackets its only water.