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Ballast Idea Seeking Feedback
N8 Froelich posted a topic in Centurion Boat Accessories, Electronics and Modifications
I'd love to know if you guys have an opinion on how well this concept will work, maybe someones "been there, done that"? Is it worth the trouble? On one hand once the ballast is full all the extra plumbing is irrelevant and the X-link does it's job, but on the other hand we like to drain everything now and then to run around and then go back to surfing at the end of the day so we have to fill more than once on most outings. Still pretty new to the CC, not sure how much background to provide? We've got a 240+, currently we've got an Enzo Sac Port and I just ordered one for the Starboard because my wife rides over there and seems like a lot of my friends do too. I'd also like to do some heelside riding someday. While I'm not as obsessed as some folks (I mean that in a nice way) when it comes to fill/drain times it would be nice to speed up the process a little. So I think I'm going to install an X-link to transfer from side to side. I like this system BC I don't have to tear into the existing stock system, no additional thru hull etc., and I can mount that switch in a indiscriminate location. As I considered this I just couldn't get it out of my mind that it seems like a waste to have a second pump (the X-link) that won't be doing any filling from the lake. So I dreamed up the idea to add a few check valves, a ball valve, and a tee into the main inlet. Anyway I did a schematic that shows how I think it would work. Looks complicated at first but most of the lines are the stock system. The first image is with the mods to have the x-link draw lake water for quicker filling. This would only come into play when starting with either Enzo Sac empty. Once one of the enzo sacs is full I'd just be using it to transfer as designed. To describe how I believe it will work: When you get on the lake you open the ball valve (manually) that allows lake water to get to the x-link. This is T'd off the main ballast inlet. Regardless of which direction your running the x-link the check valves should prevent the water from flowing in a loop. Meanwhile the stock pump is also filling. I think in order for this to work I'll also need to install check valves in both Enzo Sac Vents so that when filling the Port for example it doesn't just suck air from the Starboard. Here's the link to the X-link setup: http://www.wakemakers.com/x-link-cross-fill-ballast-package.html Below would be the system without the additional hardware and just the X-link just to compare. Thoughts? Is there a better way? BTW my wife thinks I'm nuts for spending this much time thinking about this stuff. I told her at least I'm not at the strip club, although it might be cheaper. HAHA.
