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2007 AR 230 Ballast bag Freshwater/Washdown

dirksgoat

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Yamaha
Year
2007
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AR
Boat Length
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Hello all,
I figured i would do a writeup on this since its a little different than what has been done. However, i did use alot of ideas from other members such as @Bruce for pump/ shower options etc. I wanted to have a freshwater shower and washdown when we are done. We mainly boat is a saltwater environment.

Below is a picture of how i mocked the pump for trials. Notice Water Hose fitting to attach a hose for clean up after fun in the sun
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This is a Fly High X series Ballast bag, not sure of size, either 375lbs or 400. so freshwater at 8.3 lbs per gallon either 45 gallons or 48 gallons of water.

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These are the fittings that matched the threads in the bag perfectly, despite the company telling me they were specially cut for thier fittings only. The bag on the right
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Here is where i installed the shower.

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dirksgoat

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Galveston, Tx
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Yamaha
Year
2007
Boat Model
AR
Boat Length
23
Update,
We have used the setup about 8 times so far. It is great to have the engines flushing while you can use the water in the ballast bag to finish washing the boat down. I have never been conservative with the water to see if we would run out. Usually from a day on the water, and everyone taking a shower every time they get back onboard, & washing down boards, etc we have over 1/2 a bag of water left.
 
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