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I have a 2004 Correct Craft Air Nautique SV211. Last year the starboard ballast tank pump broke and the dealer replaced it with a new one. They said the pump now will reverse itself and pump the water out through the bottom entrance. It will no longer pump the water out of the starboard ballast out the starboard exit port. All the other ballast tank pumps, the originals, pump the water out the port holes (belly on starboard forward side and port on port rear side. Is this the correct? I would think that the water should still be able to exit the starboard rear side like it originally would!
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The new pump reverses and lets the water exit the ballast tank where it entered at the bottom. I would like to have the water empty at the starboard exit port as it originally did. IS this possible with the new pump? -
Not possible with the replacement pump. You likely had two aerator pumps one to fill and one to drain. Now with a single pump to fill and drain the water needs to exit the way it came in.Originally posted by selwoc2 View PostComment
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Thank you a0128. I wasn't sure the dealer was giving me the straight scoop. I appreciate your response!Comment
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Everyone says the new ones (reversible (fill/drain in one pump vs 2)) are better, but I really miss the old system, especially with digital guages and piggy back systems, I really have no idea when they are done draining unless I turn off and then restart the boat, hearing the water stop draining off the side was way better IMOComment
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I agree! I still have the original pumps in the Belly and Port. At least I can see them emptying off the side! It's kind of cool and you're right, you know when the tank is empty.Comment
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You will get used to it. You can tell by listening to sound of pump when it is done emptying.Comment
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you should be able to use a one-way valve, T-fitting and some extra hose to exit out the side.Comment
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That would be nice. How do I do it?Comment
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IN=through hull water inlet/manifold---->one way valve--->reversible pump--->ballast tank/bag
OUT= ballast tank/bag--->reversible pump--->one way valve--->above water exit port
check out wakemakers website, they should have some diagrams.Comment
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I don't think this will work as described. Assuming the one-way value is between the intake and the "T" (don't know where else it can go) as you are filling some water will probably exit out the "T" fitting and over the side. You would need to add a ball valve between the "T" and the side thru hull to keep this from happening. Way more complicated than you need it to be.
Did you ever ask the dealer why he just didn't replace the cartridge in the Aerator pump or replace the aerator pump with a like pump?Comment
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It is doable. You need two check valves and a T.
In the intake line you place a check valve then T then pump. The check valve should be oriented so that it allows water in only, as in from the intake to the pump.
The T should be routed to the through hull where the ballast previously exited the boat. The 2nd check valve should be installed in this line. It needs to be oriented to allow water to flow from the T to the through hull fitting.
I had this set up in my previous Malibu. It worked great for allowing the reversible pump to fill from the bottom and empty out the side. There is no need to have a valve of any kind. Well except the safety ball valve in the bottom of the boat.Comment
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As jesutton3 says. I just plumbed in 4 bags using one-ways this exact same way. Works very, very well.
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You may want to position the one-way from the Tee to your exit port as close to the tee side as possible. Easier prime for the pump when draining. Don't ask how I found that out.Comment
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Sounds like a pretty easy job and I would have what I originally wanted.
I don't know why the dealer did what he did except for the fact it was easier. But, as I understand, the reversible pump is probably better than the original.
Thank you all for your input!Comment
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