Ballast Tank System (Optional) - Centurion Ri257 Owner's Manual

Section 8
An automatic bilge pump system features automatic activation of the bilge pump
by use of a float switch in the bilge area that, when activated, turns the pump on to
allow water to be pumped out. The bilge pump can also be operated manually by
a switch at the helm. NOTICE: Do not allow the bilge pump to operate after all the
water has been cleared from the bilge area; damage to the pump will occur if you
operate it without water. Periodically check the bilge area and float switch and
remove any debris that may clog the pump or render the float switch inoperative.

BALLAST TANK SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)

The purpose of ballast tanks is to add weight to the boat in designated areas to
help produce larger wakes for water sport activities, such as wakeboarding and
wake surfing.
The ballast system consists of water tanks, pumps, seacocks, hardware and
controls. Panel-mounted switches activate water pumps that fill and drain the
tanks with seawater. Seacocks are used to open and close seawater drains.
DANGER! Never add additional ballast. Additional ballast can make a boat
unsafe and illegal to operate.
WARNING! When the ballast tanks are filled, reduce the total weight in the
boat. By adding ballast, the boat becomes heavier and fewer passengers
and/or gear are allowed in order to keep the boat within legal and safe
weight limits. The average passenger weighs 141 lb (64 kg). Water weighs
approximately 8.4 lb per gallon (1 kg per liter). Fuel/gasoline weighs
approximately 6.3 lb per gallon (0.75 kg per liter).
See separate Touch Vision II Owner's Manual for ballast tank system operation.
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