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I just purchased an 07 226 Air Nautique Team Edition, and was very anxious to take my boys surfing. I realized quickly that the port side factory ballast tank has a 6" hairline crack that can push out water faster than I can pump it in. After two days of research, it seems that plastic welding is the only real fix. I have also realized that there is no way to have it welded without pulling it out of the boat.
1. How difficult is it to remove the factory port side ballast? Will the factory ballast slip out in raised step/battery cover? Now as I continue to read through the forums, I realize that scrapping the tank in favor of a fat sack may be the preferred solution. But how do I get the factory tank out??
2. From what I'm reading... it sounds like we need to forget the port side and learn to surf goofy?!? sounds like there isn't a good way to get a good wave on the port side.
I live and work on Norris Lake in Tennessee... one of the finest lakes anywhere. I have dreamed of owning a decent surf boat for years... I'm really close, but 3 days into my ownership of this beautiful boat, I find myself discouraged. Thank you for your help.
I just purchased an 07 226 Air Nautique Team Edition, and was very anxious to take my boys surfing. I realized quickly that the port side factory ballast tank has a 6" hairline crack that can push out water faster than I can pump it in. After two days of research, it seems that plastic welding is the only real fix. I have also realized that there is no way to have it welded without pulling it out of the boat.
1. How difficult is it to remove the factory port side ballast? Will the factory ballast slip out in raised step/battery cover? Now as I continue to read through the forums, I realize that scrapping the tank in favor of a fat sack may be the preferred solution. But how do I get the factory tank out??
2. From what I'm reading... it sounds like we need to forget the port side and learn to surf goofy?!? sounds like there isn't a good way to get a good wave on the port side.
I live and work on Norris Lake in Tennessee... one of the finest lakes anywhere. I have dreamed of owning a decent surf boat for years... I'm really close, but 3 days into my ownership of this beautiful boat, I find myself discouraged. Thank you for your help.
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