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    Default ballast bags won't completely empty

    Is it normal for ballast bags to not completely empty on their own without lifting the bags to drain them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeaddy View Post
    Is it normal for ballast bags to not completely empty on their own without lifting the bags to drain them?
    I seem to have to do this, and sometimes even when I lift the bag they wont drain anymore, so I click the fill switch for a few seconds (enough to have them start to fill), then hit the drains again. Now I store my bags hanging out of the lockers since I have to hang them like that to drain them completely. Storing this way lets the carpet dry under them.

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    If you drain them while cruising most of the water should drain out

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    Is it just the forward momentum of the boat and the gravity moving the water to the back?

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    Seems like such a hassel, I hope this isn't standard procedures, certainly worth the efforts when storing but not for swapping sides for surfing!

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    Mike,

    What style of pumps does your system have and how much water is left in the sacs? Are there check-valves in the vent lines?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MLA View Post
    Mike,

    What style of pumps does your system have and how much water is left in the sacs? Are there check-valves in the vent lines?
    Pumps ars original factory in the 2008 moomba mobius lsv (but I don't know what style they are), they're left with about 1/4 full. No check valves in the lines.

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    A forth of the water remaining in the sac is pretty significant.

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    I have a similar problem... Mine always have water left in them even when the gauge reads 0%. Rear bags easy, i lift them to help drain. Hard tank tougher. I check for full drain while on the lift. I can hear / watch the water pour out and hear the flow slow down before the pump starts to whine. I don't have check valves either but its hard to believe that i am draining air when the bags (rear) are full....
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    Default ballast bags won't completely empty

    I have this problem with my '08 Supra 21V. Front bag drains fine but my two rear bags always have water in them, and a significant amount. Annoys me. Sometimes I will try emptying them while I have the bow up in the air at minimal speed to send all of the water to the drain hose but it doesn't always work.

    I always wondered if I replaced the factory pumps would it solve my problem. I am not sure if my drain hoses have check valves, I don't think they do.

    Just last night I drove home with probably 50% left in my rear bags. Even standing on them wouldn't work. Good thing I only live 3.5 miles to the ramp now...
    2008 Supra 21V-Currently For Sale

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