How Do I Know It's Empty?

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Shane
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Re: How Do I Know It's Empty?

Post by Shane »

Duane Dunn, Allegro wrote: ...only time I'll run any distance with ballast is in rough seas of 4'-6' that are closely spaced...
same expericence here
...Other than that, ballast is only for sailing and less rolling at anchor. Dump it for all motoring.
Duh... never thought about flooding the tanks for at anchor. I'll have to remember that one. Thanks Duane.

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Re: How Do I Know It's Empty?

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Found the email. PM me if you would like a forward for the back porch for a 26 X.

On edit: Posted the document in the mods section, With credit to the creator, Richard Nutting, from Colorado. Planks 8, 9, 10, should be cut to allow full tilt up of motor, based on your particular outboard. Fuel lines from either fuel locker lay underneath. Industrial velcro holds it all in place.
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Re: How Do I Know It's Empty?

Post by bill barchard »

The 26x came with a 18 inch clear plastic tube.It was a year befor I found out what it was for.
You put it in the ballast vent,puit your finger over the end,pull it out and see how much ballest is in the tank.
Has every one forgotten this????
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Re: How Do I Know It's Empty?

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I still got mine!
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