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Old 11th October 2007, 04:02 AM
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Just wondering what things other than Sacs or ballast systems have you used to weigh down your boat. In the past we've used our weightlifting weights and steal plates from my dads metal shop.
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Old 11th October 2007, 03:35 PM
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that would work the only bad thing about using steel plates and weights is because you cant just magically make the lighter
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Old 11th October 2007, 04:19 PM
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Water is the best as it's neutrally buoyant....

Many use lead.. alot of weight for it's size but if you take on water you can say bye bye to your boat!
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Old 11th October 2007, 06:51 PM
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I find it good to use water (fat sacs) as ballast, and then use weights to make sure you have a balanced wake... plus you can get pumped while your waiting to ride.
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Old 12th October 2007, 01:48 PM
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I usually use fat mates, dead cheap and youi can distribute them around the boat accordingly
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Old 18th October 2007, 01:52 PM
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I'll eat some more Phil, lol.
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