Plumbing the 1180 Gravity Games center basement Bag in 2008 XLV

[trayson]

So, I have the 1180 gravity games bag. And I'm also upgrading my ballast system.

The gravity bag has 3 ports. One end has a port on the bottom rear and another port on the top rear.

The other end has a port that's at the front, and could be oriented to be at either the bottom or top.

So, my inclination would be to have the bag setup as follows:

• Lower stern port = drain
• Upper Stern Port = Fill
• Upper bow port = Vent

Another option might be as follows, but it would needlessly lengthen the fill hose length and add head pressure:

• Lower stern port = drain
• Upper or lower bow port = fill
• upper stern port = vent

Any thoughts on this?

[Boonejeepin]

I would think the vent line at the highest point (upper bow port) will offer the best results,

[superfet]

I made my plumbing with a reversible pump and used only the lower stern port. I used the upper port and "
crossed" the vent lines, the starboard side ventilation thru the port side hull and vice versa. This way the water will stay in the ballast when the boat is tilted

[jstenger]

Agree with Boonejeepin. Upper bow port vent.

[trayson]

Thanks guys.

[jmvotto]

I would think the vent line at the highest point (upper bow port) will offer the best results,

I agree vent from the bow .

[trayson]

CHECK! the venting will most certainly be from the bow. Just wanted to bounce it off ya'all in case there was something I hadn't thought of.

[bergermaister]

ya the bow. definitely the bow.