2007 22Ve Ballast Install

[skippabcool]

Skippabcool, Have you been happy with your drain pumps located there? That's the transom corners right? I have two batteries in my port locker and it would be nice to route it to the corner if it still works well. My starboard has another battery and the shower so your placement looks ideal for me.

Edit - I was looking at the pics of your drain pumps location earlier. The pics didn't show up on the "quote".

Yes they are still in the far back transom corners. I like it because they actually sit lower than the sacs so it helps it drain. They are also just sat in there and don't move. I did put some foam down with the pumps on the foam. I don't like that they are hard to get to but I haven't had to get to them. Because of where they are I did run RV anitfreeze in the drain pumps to winterize, to be on the safe side. If you need any more pics let me know. I am traveling for work but should be home on Friday to get you some. I don't have my batteries in right now but plan to put them in on Friday.

[Stingreye]

Thanks. Great to hear it works well. I am going to crawl back there and see how similar it is. Pics are always appreciated

[SBM1234]

That looks great!!!! One of these days we are going to have to do the same, thank you for sharing your experience. Were your hands shaking when you drilled the first hole?

[skippabcool]

That looks great!!!! One of these days we are going to have to do the same, thank you for sharing your experience. Were your hands shaking when you drilled the first hole?

I was a little nervous but I made sure to measure several times and I used a very small bit to drill a pilot and check where it was. I did tons of researching first as well, most of it on here.

It is much better then manually filling the sacs.

[XXV at last]

LOTS of wire ties JBorts was about the same way. I rerouted, disconnected, reconnected and zipped tied like crazy to get the battery cables cleaned up.

Hey chpthril,

I see where you helped out skippa on his ballast install and I had a quick question with regards to the electrical connections under the dash. do you recommend getting a separate distribution fuse block or tying into the factory fuse panel like skippa did? I'm adding a total of (4) Johnson and (3) Tsunami pumps (hybrid system) and I don't want to overload the factory fuse/breaker box.

[chpthril]

Hey chpthril,

I see where you helped out skippa on his ballast install and I had a quick question with regards to the electrical connections under the dash. do you recommend getting a separate distribution fuse block or tying into the factory fuse panel like skippa did? I'm adding a total of (4) Johnson and (3) Tsunami pumps (hybrid system) and I don't want to overload the factory fuse/breaker box.

Weve used a nice Duel BUSS combo distribution block when adding more then 3 pumps or when we know the helm BUSS is not enough.

[XXV at last]

Do you sell them or can I just search on West Marine or something like that?

[chpthril]

I sure do!

[mls6722]

That looks great!!!! One of these days we are going to have to do the same, thank you for sharing your experience. Were your hands shaking when you drilled the first hole?

It is strangely exhilarating after you get over the initial apprehension. Soon you will be obsessed with thinking about where you can drill your boat.