Center ballast help 04 SAN LE

[Roddbod]

I finally decided to finish my last winter project. What I want to do is install a center ballast system in my 04 SAN LE. I should have purchased one with it but at the end of the season I couldnt be too picky about what I got, plus my dealer maked me a killer deal. Anyway the boat has everything in place except for the pumps, pickup and the sac. Im going to use the same type of pumps that come stock from correct craft. I know Im going to have to drill a couple holes for the vent and overflow but that is no big deal. Plus im going to have to purchase a ball valve.
I want to use a soft sac in the center because putting a hard ballast tank would be a pain. What would everyone recommed going with. I have tried contacting lets go ride for a custom sac but I havent heard back from them.
One option I was playing around with was purchasing a jabsco pump and drilling a pick up in the transom to pump the water in and out of like the centurions do. (former centurion owner here) Not sure if this is the way to go though.
Any suggestions would be great.

[Flux]

RE: Center ballast help 04 SAN LE

Check this out:

http://www.barefootinternational.com/fatsac.htm

Scroll down, they say they will do a custom sac for you. I will probably end up getting their wedge sacks to add to our SAN, I like the material they use too. Getting the custom sack would probably work best, especially since you won't know it's full until it starts blowing out the overflow hole, you don't want too big, might bump into the wrong stuff. To small and what's the point?? You might want to use their V-drive sacs for the storage compartment.

As far as ballast systems, I like the way my 02 is set up. The Rule pumps are inexpensive and easily do the job, and you can mount them anywhere you want below the water line. Funny thing about ballast, most people end up putting more in anyway.

Here's a good source for the pumps:

http://www.livebaitlarry.com

[sperbet]

www.boardersparadise.com also has custom sacks. I just ordered a few myself, one is for the ski locker on my SS