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ThePlut · 09-11-2006, 10:11 AM

My dealer suggested the same thing, but quite frankly, I couldn't stomach the idea of intentionally filling my bilge with water and pumping it back out.

However, there are many ski boats which now incorporate water bag systems (ballast) into the bilge or ski locker. I would consider doing that, putting a water bag in the bilge or ski locker that has a separate pump to bring in and exhaust water to gain a few hundred lbs and a few inches of clearance.

Defintely could have done something like that as well.

Again, for me, at 57" spec, I was able to get in/out while there was still a no wake zone in effect, and was therefore minimally interested in doing so. Hopefully, this spring's rain is not a new pattern for the lake, for all of our sake. Also, in talking with the dealer, the 57" number was the absolute highest spec (lightest boat, no fuel, etc...). I'm sure the boat itself sits a few inches lower than that under normal operating conditions.

Parker was upfront with me, that if I had a spec of greater than 60", I might have some trouble...

09-11-2006, 10:11 AM	#4
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Hooo boy My dealer suggested the same thing, but quite frankly, I couldn't stomach the idea of intentionally filling my bilge with water and pumping it back out. However, there are many ski boats which now incorporate water bag systems (ballast) into the bilge or ski locker. I would consider doing that, putting a water bag in the bilge or ski locker that has a separate pump to bring in and exhaust water to gain a few hundred lbs and a few inches of clearance. Defintely could have done something like that as well. Again, for me, at 57" spec, I was able to get in/out while there was still a no wake zone in effect, and was therefore minimally interested in doing so. Hopefully, this spring's rain is not a new pattern for the lake, for all of our sake. Also, in talking with the dealer, the 57" number was the absolute highest spec (lightest boat, no fuel, etc...). I'm sure the boat itself sits a few inches lower than that under normal operating conditions. Parker was upfront with me, that if I had a spec of greater than 60", I might have some trouble...