Another Winter Ballast Project / Thru-Hull fitting Ques

[RCHANDED]

Anyone have any suggestions as to what thru-hull intake fitting I should be looking for, for a stand alone ballast system?

Just starting to accumulate the parts needed, so far I have
3 Jabsco Ballast Pumps
50' Re-enforced clear tubing

I'm thinking maybe something like this
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...0001/217/70/11

[Andrew]

RE: Another Winter Ballast Project / Thru-Hull fitting Ques

thats what i will be using

[sperbet]

That is what I use in a 1.5". I currently run three jabsco's, but wanted to leave the option open to run a fourth.

[RCHANDED]

Thks guys....

sperbet, do you recommend the 1 1/2" opposed to Westmarine's 1 1/4" fitting?

Also, do either of you have pics of your installs?

[sperbet]

1.25 should be fine. Like I said I plan on incorporating a fourth pump so I went with the larger size. I'll take a look and see if I can find any pics, not sure if I have any and the boat is an hour and a half away in storage for the winter.

[sperbet]

http://www.planetnautique.com/index....hlight=wakefun

This was my guide, it helped a lot. I'm sure wake_fun would be glad to answer any questions as well.

[RCHANDED]

EXCELLENT...appreciate the help

[Andrew]

mines not installed yet

[wake_fun]

Do it up!!!!!!!!!!
I've changed all my bags and pump locations since that write up. I will be doing another post soon........

[jroyal]

That's what is on the bottom of my SAN. Note sure of the size but the hoses are 3/4".