WakeMakers Complete Reversible Pump Ballast System

Looking for a very simple, fast and easy way to integrate plumbed ballast into your boat?  Here it is with the WakeMakers Ultra Complete Reversible Ballast System

You choose the WakeMakers ballast bag to connect and have the ultimate flexibility in wake enhancement. The design is similar to what you would find installed in a brand new wakeboard boat, but without the huge price tag.

Ballast bags are not included with this kit, but we take care of everything else.  You can find the ballast bags in the "Ballast Bags" section of the site.

Everything You Need

This complete premium solution includes everything you need to integrate a fully automated wakeboard ballast system into any location in your boat. The hard work is done so forget about spending hours researching what to buy and from where. Leave the system optimization to the ballast experts and enjoy the convenience of push button wake enhancement all from the comfort of the drivers seat.

Easy Installation

If you enjoy spending an afternoon with your boat, or just don't have a dealer or marine service center in your area, this kit is designed for you. The entire system can be installed in a few hours with minimal tools. Drilling two holes in the boat will be required for each system. We have labeled each end of the hose and have pre terminated as many fittings into the ends as we could. Even the electrical components of the system have been engineered with easy installation in mind. You will be thankful for the fully modular wiring harness with the industries best, Smart and Safe connection system.

Convenience

A fully integrated ballast system should be installed to provide convenience. The first element of convenience should be it’s concealment. When installed correctly the only thing visible to your passengers will be a dash mounted switch. That makes the premium reversible pump ballast system truly an out of sight out of mind product.

Performance
Speed should be for the most important element when measuring ballast system performance. By utilizing the industry's fastest premium self priming impeller pump and 1” diameter hose this system is optimized to fill and drain bags at around 100 pounds of water a minute. Since we include a one way check valve on the vent line you can assume that this ballast bag will drain as flat as a pancake.

Instructions and Tools
Included are a complete set of installation instructions that will guide you through each step of the process. Between the detailed guide and our industry leading technical support, this really is an easy upgrade that anyone can accomplish on a Saturday in the garage. We do offer an installation tool kit that will make the process even easier. If you need assistance working through the installation into your boat, please contact a ballast expert.

WakeMakers Ballast System Parts List

- 3/4" Bronze Thru-Hull Intake
- 3/4" Bronze Ball Valve (emergency shut off valve)
- 3/4" Thread x 1" Hose Barb Intake Adapter Fitting
- Premium Reversible Ballast Pump (100 lbs. Water / Minute)
- 1" Black Ballast Fill/Drain Hose (15 Feet)
- 1” Flow-Rite Quick Release Elbow Fitting
- 1” Quick Connect Bag Fitting (Ronix Eight.3 and Straight Line Sumo Compatible)
- 3/4" Flow-Rite Quick Release Elbow Fitting
- 3/4" Quick Connect Bag Fitting (Ronix Eight.3 and Straight Line Sumo Compatible)
- 3/4" Black Ballast Fill/Drain Hose (15 Feet)
- 3/4" Inline Check Valve Fitting (Vent Hose)
- 3/4" Stainless Steel Thru-hull Vent Fitting (Straight)
- Stainless Steel Hose Clamps
- Clear Silicone Marine Adhesive
- 12 Gauge Pump Harness (20 fee


Pump Options - Choose from either the WakeMAKERS Premium Reversible Pump with its 12GPM rating or the Jabsco Ballast King Reversible Pump with its high output 15GPM rating.

Timer Module - The achilles heel of reversible ballast pump systems has long been that they drain below the waterline, therefore making it difficult to know when to turn off the pump(s). Our new exclusive Timer Module solves that problem by giving you the ability to pre-set the run time of the pump(s), causing them to automatically shut off when finished filling/draining. This helps to prevent possible damage to the pump and/or impeller.

How many do you need?  For the fastest WakeMakers ballast system, you will want to use one complete kit for each ballast bag you want to fill and drain with.  However,  because this system makes use of reversible pumps, you can even share a single pump to control multiple locations (this will slow down fill/drain times though).