Fat Sac for Ski Locker

[kgower]

Considering a 350lb Fat Sac for the ski locker on our 195s. Wanted to confirm that water in the ski locker runs out the drain plugs. If that's rue, what if any issues should I be aware of, draining the Fat Sac in the ski locker?

 

[biffdotorg]

You can do that, but a better option is to plug your Tsunami pump into the sac and pump it out. It will go out quickly, and you won't have to run all that water through the bilge pump, which will be slower.

Keep in mind, the locker drains to the bilge, not the scupper. And the Tsunami is way faster than your bilge pump.

One last issue, is if you get a bag that truly fits your locker, you won't be able to reach the drain plugs. I know once I have our 750 filled, there is no moving it, and the plugs are on the bottom if positioned right. Our Supa Tsunami plugged in on top drains it in no time over the rail.

Good luck,

 

[RobbieO]

Considering a 350lb Fat Sac for the ski locker on our 195s. Wanted to confirm that water in the ski locker runs out the drain plugs. If that's rue, what if any issues should I be aware of, draining the Fat Sac in the ski locker?

Are you considering the Fat Sac in the ski locker for watersports enhancement or for handling?

 

[kgower]

Are you considering the Fat Sac in the ski locker for watersports enhancement or for handling?

Yes for Wakesurfing.

 

[kgower]

You can do that, but a better option is to plug your Tsunami pump into the sac and pump it out. It will go out quickly, and you won't have to run all that water through the bilge pump, which will be slower.

Keep in mind, the locker drains to the bilge, not the scupper. And the Tsunami is way faster than your bilge pump.

One last issue, is if you get a bag that truly fits your locker, you won't be able to reach the drain plugs. I know once I have our 750 filled, there is no moving it, and the plugs are on the bottom if positioned right. Our Supa Tsunami plugged in on top drains it in no time over the rail.

Good luck,

I have only had the chance to use the wake surf package once. I hadn't thought of that possibility or knew it was an option. Sounds like the way to go.

 

[biffdotorg]

The thing to remember is to purge as much air out of the ballast bag before putting on the pump, and it will auto prime easily. Otherwise, you may have to put pressure on the bag to get the pump to prime, and you are always dealing with a bubble in the bag.

Once it starts pumping, it's just a matter of moving the bag enough to allow the water to settle near the port your pump is attached to, and let 'er buck. Once it gets enough out to lift the bag safely, you can detach the pump and let the rest drain while you lay it on the swimdeck.

With our 750lb, we don't even bother trying to move it. I get 90-95% out and call it a day, unless we are trailering, then it all has to come out.

 

[kgower]

The thing to remember is to purge as much air out of the ballast bag before putting on the pump, and it will auto prime easily. Otherwise, you may have to put pressure on the bag to get the pump to prime, and you are always dealing with a bubble in the bag.

Once it starts pumping, it's just a matter of moving the bag enough to allow the water to settle near the port your pump is attached to, and let 'er buck. Once it gets enough out to lift the bag safely, you can detach the pump and let the rest drain while you lay it on the swimdeck.

With our 750lb, we don't even bother trying to move it. I get 90-95% out and call it a day, unless we are trailering, then it all has to come out.

We trailer every time we go out, about 85 miles each way.

 

[biffdotorg]

then you local laws will determine how much you take out. My guess is it will be 100%