Add water to ballast through top hole on Hunter 19

[nancy thompson]

After mooring my 1994 Hunter 19 waterballast on a clean, inlake lake, I now keep in on St. Joseph River near Lake Michigan where the water is filthy. Can I take it to the slip empty and add through the top measuring opening from a hose at the dock? I realize I would have to get a small diameter hose, and it would take a long time to fill but it would be worth it if it would work. Any suggestions please?

 

[Rick Webb]

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[Ken - Kerr Lake NC]

fillerup

go ahead and fill with fresh water, make sure you add a qt. of bleach every six months or so. even fresh water will develop skum. some have also used waterbed conditioners. bleach is cheaper.

 

[Rick Webb]

Found More Info on the Water Tank Filler Doo Dad

I paid $2.75 for mine they list for $3.69. The online catalog has alot of other stuff that might be useful as well.Water Tank Filler with Shutoff Valve Item #40003 http://www.camco.net/index_R.htm