MASTERCLASS
Apr 09, 2020
3 minutes
Water ballast is no longer the preserve of ocean racing yachts, it can now be found on performance cruisers and smaller racing boats. No two water ballast systems seem to be the same, but the principles for use and troubleshooting remain the same. Here are some guidelines for success.
FILLING BALLAST
The ballast is filled via a scoop in the bottom of the boat which is like a ‘reverse snorkel’. The snorkel is pushed down with the hole forward to fill the ballast, when the hole is
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