Location
Ballast tanks are located between deck and hull, out-of-sight. Plugin,
optional bags are located in the rear storage areas, on either side of
the engine compartment. On the XStar, front ballast bags are located
under the bow seating. Ballast fill and empty locations are underwater
and should be kept clear of debris. (See Care and Maintenance section
of this Owner’s Manual for more detail) Ballast overflow locations are
on the side of the boat. Depending on the model, the overflow may
be on the bow or the gunnel. (See Guide to Individual Models in this
Owner’s Manual to determine the location of ballast overflow.) Fill,
empty and overflow locations should never be obstructed. In addition
to the manual switch on the driver’s armrest, control may also be
available through the Video Display Gauge. (See Video Display Gauge
section of this Owner’s Manual.)
Operation
The three-position switches are clearly marked: FILL, OFF (in
center), and EMPTY. Toggle the switch in the direction desired. Be
certain to return the switch to OFF when functions are complete.
When the tank(s) is/are full, operators will see water being
evacuated out the ballast overflow location(s). (See Guide to
Individual Models in this Owner’s Manual to determine the location
of the ballast overflow.)
The ballast system in the XSeries, XStar and ProStar operates on
an automated system that will shut down automatically when the
emptying process has been completed.
The NXT system is not automatic. Tanks are full when the overflow
begins to spit water out the side of the boat. To empty also requires
manual operation. The system also empties water through the
hullside When tanks are empty, the water flow stops. It is critical to
shut off the switch at this time.
Failure to return the manual operation switch on an NXT ballast
system to OFF after emptying the tanks can cause the ballast
pumps to fail. Such failure is not covered under warranty.
On models equipped with optional plug-in bags, if the bags are
emptied and disconnected from the system, the original bridge
connector MUST be reinstalled. Failure to do so will allow any water
pumped into the rest of the ballast system to evacuate through the
quick connect, which can result in flooding of the compartments
and potentially sinking the boat.
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