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DOCDRS
07-25-2011, 12:28 AM
Today I forgot to uncork my port ballast bag as I do when emptying it. When I went to lift and help it empty it was sucked totally flat. My starboard bag needed help as it was not corked. The one thing I don't know is if the auto shut off functioned properly. But was nicenot to have to lift the bag
jmvotto
07-25-2011, 09:30 AM
Doc, with the jabsco pumps i think you would want a one way valve on the vent. the impellar style should suck flat and the vent is only needed for overflow.
Martin Jr
07-25-2011, 09:51 AM
Doug may be corking his vent for the same reason I do...ya don't want to loose any water weight thru the vent when the boat lists to the side.
lsvboombox
07-25-2011, 10:54 AM
Doc, with the jabsco pumps i think you would want a one way valve on the vent. the impellar style should suck flat and the vent is only needed for overflow.
+1. Put a oneway valve on my over flow. Bags get sucked dry everytime never touch them
jmvotto
07-25-2011, 11:16 AM
Doug may be corking his vent for the same reason I do...ya don't want to loose any water weight thru the vent when the boat lists to the side.
run the vents to the opposite side of the boat. :D
corking is easier and gets you a little tipsy in the process:p
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