2017 G23 Incorrect Ballast Pump Install

[airpete2424]

Wanted to check with you all on this observation

So I was installing the Jacob Ballast King Pump and I noticed in the install instructions that the pump head should NOT be installed above the motor with the hoses attaching to the top of the pump head. When you review the documentation is says the motor should be installed above the pump head, (so basically the pump head is below the motor). The reason it should be installed this way is in-case the head leaks the water doesn't ruin the motor. After calling the dealer he said all Nautiques have the pumps installed with the pump head above the motor and its that way for both the port and starboard - so basically Correct Craft Manufacturing process is installing the Jacob Ballast Pumps incorrectly.

Why is this an issue - see the photo - I run my G23 2017 Coastal in salt water and you can tell from the pump damage what happens when you don't follow Jacob's install instructions.

Wanted to get other peoples input on this.

[NautiqueJeff]

Interesting. Have you passed this info on to Nautique?

[MLA]

Cant comment on whether that pump condition is a result of pump orientation, but I do concur that its best to mount pump head down when mounting horizontally. The issue with mounting pump head down, is water leaks into the motor, causing internal damage to bearings and windings.

[GatorBaitWake]

The 2021's are mounted upside down now and mine are holding up better. But I also spray them with T9 once per month and that helps A LOT.

[airpete2424]

No Jeff haven't shared with Nautique - but something I will look into

Gator - like the idea to hit with T9 - thanks for the tip...

[GatorBaitWake]

Your welcome. It works great! I do it once a month. And I do the engine, transmission and V-drive, and I also do the spring on the throttle arm.

I also checked yesterday and even my 2020 had them mounted correctly with the motor on top.