Ballast System Install - Overview - Part 1

Full on boat ballast installation in our 08 Yamaha AR230! Total cost was $1,200 for everything minus the ballast bags and tools. PARTS/TOOLS LINKS BELOW!! Part 1 - Ballast System Install - Overview -    • Ballast System Install - Overview - Part 1   Part 2 - Ballast System Install - Vent System -    • Ballast System Install - Vent System - Part 2   Part 3 - Ballast System Install - Intake -    • Ballast System Install - Intake - Part 3   Part 4 - Ballast System Install - Pump & Hoses -    • Ballast System Install - Pumps & Hoses - P...   Part 5 - Ballast System Install - Bag Fill & Drain Hoses -    • Ballast System Install - Bag Fill & Drain ...   Part 6 - Ballast System Install - Electrical -    • Ballast System Install - Electrical - Part 6   Part 7 - Ballast System Install - System Test!!! -    • Ballast System Install - System Test - FINAL!   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --PARTS-- WakeMAKERS Premium Plug-and-Wake Reversible Ballast Pump (110lbs/min) - https://www.wakemakers.com/premium-re... WakeMAKERS Plug-and-Wake 12 Reversible Pump Wiring Harness - https://www.wakemakers.com/premium-re... Attwood 90 Degree Composite/Stainless Thru Hull Fitting - https://www.wakemakers.com/90-degree-... WakeMAKERS Bronze Mushroom Thru-Hull Intake - https://www.wakemakers.com/bronze-mus... WakeMAKERS Inline Check Valve Fitting - https://www.wakemakers.com/marine-che... WakeMAKERS 1" NPT PVC Ball Valve - https://www.wakemakers.com/pvc-ball-v... WakeMAKERS Premium Clear Ballast Hose - https://www.wakemakers.com/premium-ma... WakeMAKERS Flow Rite 1" & 1-1/8" Barbed Elbow Quick Release Connector W746 - https://www.wakemakers.com/fly-high-p... WakeMAKERS Flow Rite 3/4" Elbow Quick Release Connector W742 - https://www.wakemakers.com/fly-high-p... Brass Pipe 90 Degree Elbow, 1" Female - https://amzn.to/37rewxF Brass Hose Fitting, Connector, 1" Barb x 1" Male Pipe - https://amzn.to/3kTQbn2 GE Advanced Silicone Window And Door Sealant Clear, 2.8 Oz. - https://www.amazon.com/GE-GE500-Silic... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --TOOLS-- Hose Pipe Cutters - https://amzn.to/3yi5gHg Lenox Tools - 3002121L LENOX Tools Bi-Metal Speed Slot Hole Saw with T3 Technology, 1-5/16" - https://amzn.to/3FlIZtB R4 Square Drive bit - https://www.ebay.com/itm/362120549167 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --CHAPTERS-- OVERVIEW PLAN - 0:00 TRIMMING INSPECTION PLATE - 0:47 WIRING KIT OVERVIEW- 1:50 POWER GROUND HOOK UP - 3:46 RUNNING THE WIRING - 4:11 SWITCH PANEL INSTALL - 5:22 FINAL MOUNTING - 6:53 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMERS: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.