Helm Ballast Controls

[ryanc]

Does anyone know if you can retrofit the 02 SANTE with the helm ballast controls?

Thanks,

Ryan

[NautiqueJeff]

RE: Helm Ballast Controls

Don't bother.

I would suggest installing a set of electronic valves that open when the fill pumps turn on and close when the fill pump turns off. That's what I did on my '03 210, and it worked very well. See the thread below for lots of information.

http://planetnautique.com/index.php?...pic&t=2075

[tiqueman97]

RE: Helm Ballast Controls

I rigged my 97SS w/ helm controls. Not having an 02 or 03 I cant say this for certain, but Im pretty sure Ive read that they come w/ Johnson controls and valves. I got the TH marine valves for mine and used the Johnson controls. Ive got a fill pump for each tank as well as an empty pump for each tank. I can also fill on the go w/out the pumps and works quite well. Ive had them in there for over a year now and have never had any leaking problems. Cant help you with the retro fit, but just my 2 cents on the TH Marine valves and helm control system.

[NautiqueJeff]

RE: Helm Ballast Controls

The TH Marine valves are decent replacements for the original Flow-Rite valves, but I still say my solution is better, and much easier to install.

[Roddbod]

Jeff's solution is the best IMO. The helm controls to me are just another thinkg you have to think about and personally I didnt like them. The electric valves work great, but they are a little time consuming to install. I am very happy with mine overall.

[Mikeski]

I am in the midst of replacing the fill aerators and TH valves with Impeller pumps. One of my valve handles is broke, they are too stiff for my wife to operate, I am done with the factory system.

I suggest you consider other options. I have a 1.5" cable actuated waste gate valve that I would use if I was starting from scratch. Using a single 1.5" through hull, to waste gate, to common fill pump manifold, to aerators. A well designed system should not require scoops on the inlet. The scoops cause pressure and require the valves. Water flows downhill, using proper plumbing techniques, one-ways, and vents, a ballast system can be done without valves altogether.