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Home Forums Search Trailer Sailor Roster Chandlery Events Classifieds Resources About TSBB SBO Sites	Instructions/FAQ | Rules & Etiquette | Clear Cookies View Thread | Post Response | Return to Index | Read Prev Msg | Read Next Msg | Ballast Valve Assembly Posted By: Mark Welch Date: 3/15/08 8:27a.m. Report: outside forum guidelines Several owners have installed new ballast tank inlet valve assemblies. I cannot remember the brand. I believe Paul and George have done this. My question: Do these valves provide a better seal at the inlet hole? A couple of years ago, I started pumping out my ballast tank with a small electric pump and garden hose. (I kept my boat in a slip). However after a few days the water would gradually leak back in. I still have the stock valve. Even though I did the tank fix, I'd still like to experiment with pumpout. I dont think the "fix" is a 100% solution, IMHO.

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 Ballast Valve Assembly  -- Mark Welch -- 3/15/08 8:27a.m.

valve assembly/pump out suggestion -- Paul Germain, 2023 C -- 3/15/08 9:08a.m.

Electric drain pump -- GEN, Santana 2023A-Tall, SE Michigan -- 3/15/08 10:07a.m.

Plug -- GEN, Santana 2023A-Tall, SE Michigan -- 3/15/08 9:36a.m.

valve -- Mark Welch -- 3/15/08 11:13a.m.

Pump -- Bob Frak -- 3/15/08 10:54p.m.

pump -- Mark Welch -- 3/17/08 2:55p.m.

I don't even HAVE a valve!! -- Gary, Santana 2023A, Milwaukee -- 3/17/08 9:09a.m.

Valve -- Bob Frak -- 3/17/08 12:46p.m.

Good question. Don't know the answer. -- Gary, Santana 2023A, Milwaukee -- 3/17/08 2:00p.m.

Isn't the CB line aft of the water ballast tank (in the air chamber?) -- Todd-2023C-SFBay -- 3/17/08 2:18p.m.

I feel your pain, Todd (with just a hint of love)! -- Gary, Santana 2023A, Milwaukee -- 3/17/08 2:38p.m.

reasons for keeping valve closed. -- Paul Germain, 2023 C -- 3/17/08 2:04p.m.

Not a problem. Shut air valve creates a vacuum, preventing major loss. -- Gary, Santana 2023A, Milwaukee -- 3/17/08 2:20p.m.