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Mine has a hole cut out at the back of the boat with bilge pump attached to it as well. For filling up while idling out since the transom pick up is used at faster speeds.

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Originally Posted by CcanDo (Post 3153825)

Have you considered something like a bilge pump (modified) in-line with a pickup like Chattviper uses. The pump would serve when stopped or at low speeds. Subject to plumbing, restriction shouldn't be a problem.

For those considering ballast tanks, they can make a difference. However, note the lever arm, for example: water @ 6.5# x 20 gal. = 130 # (not much until 130# is multiplied by distance from transom, say 25', then the fulcrum sees 3,250 # which may be enough to stuff the bow.) Or, it can be argued the measurement should start @ CG centerline, not transom. The two can get confusing because one is a running Force and the other is static force.

There wasn't a name on it but i could probably find out from Fountain.

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Originally Posted by smiklos@sunprint (Post 3153921)

Any Idea who the vendor is on that unit?
Thanks
Steve

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Originally Posted by chattviper (Post 3153920)

Here you go.
Photo from back of boat
Photo with scoop down
and scoop up

Thank you so much! That is a trick looking pickup.

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Originally Posted by Maritime_Eng (Post 3153968)

Thank you so much! That is a trick looking pickup.

+1 , pretty cool