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Valve

Posted By: Bob Frak
Date: 3/17/08 12:46p.m.

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In Response To: I don't even HAVE a valve!! (Gary, Santana 2023A, Milwaukee)

I'm rocket scientist, closer to a rock really, but I wonder about the pressure in the tank because the "valve" (I know you don't have one)is always open. If the pressure (PSI) that keeps the boat afloat is also constantly pushing out against the floor and bulkheads? If so how much greater does it become in big seas as the boat rises and falls? Is the pressure only equal to the size of the pressure of the opening? It says never to sail with the valve open, not why, in the owners manual. Also how much water (ballast)comes out comming off big waves or when healed at a 45? Not good or bad just some thoughts as to questions I don't have answers for. Bob Frak

Messages In This Thread

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.


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