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  • Increase the capacity of the factory rear ballast system in your Mastercraft boat to make a great wakesurf and wakeboard wake.
  • 750 pound bag installed in the rear locker of a 2006 X1 using our Mastercraft TankBuster Ballast Upgrade.
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Mastercraft TankBuster Rear Factory Ballast Upgrade

Item #: 42304
Product Option Price Qty
Our Price: $29.95

Specifications

Size: Select above
Capacity: Up to 1,100lbs.
Connections: 1 fill/drain - 1 vent Available Colors: Grey

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What's Included

Owner's Manual
(1) Valmex wakeboard ballast bag
(2) Fly High 3/4" Flow-Rite Quick Release Connect
(2) Pre-assembled factory connection extensions

This wakeboard ballast package is designed specifically for integration into existing automated ballast systems. Because of that it includes the necessary fittings for correct integration with 3/4" hose, but does not include any additional fittings. If you have questions about correctly integrating this system, contact us.
Our TankBuster upgrade package is the easiest and quickest way to transform the wake of your Mastercraft wakeboard boat. If you're wakesurfing, this upgrade is a must in order to get the best possible wake, and it's all completely automated and controlled from the dash, in addition to your factory system.

Add up to an additional 1,100lbs. of ballast to your wakeboard boat's factory ballast system with our exclusive TankBuster Factory Ballast System upgrade. Interested in adding more ballast to your boat for surfing, but don't want to mess with throwing pumps over the side of the boat? The WakeMAKERS TankBuster 750 Wakesurf Ballast System is designed to integrate with your factory ballast system, be controlled using the switches on your dash, and not required any additional effort to fill and drain.

How It Works
The Mastercraft TankBuster Ballast System Upgrade takes the place of the existing factory hard tank installed in each rear locker of certain Mastercraft (see applications below) wakeboard boats. Once installed, the new Fly High Pro X Series ballast bag is controlled completely from the driver's seat, and uses the factory pumps and plumbing. Everything functions exactly the same as it did from the factory, but you've greatly expanded the factory of the system. Additionally, when the bags are empty, the entire rear locker is available, dramatically increasing the amount of storage space for gear and equipment. This kit includes everything needed for the installation, including a new ballast bag and the necessary Fly High quick connect fittings.

Once installed, the ports on the new ballast bag are connected to the fill/drain and vent hoses from the factory ballast system, making the Mastercraft TankBuster a direct upgrade for the factory ballast system. For convenience, Fly High Quick Connect fittings are used allowing you to easily remove the bag for cleaning, storage or winterization. Triple the capacity, double the storage space, all controlled using the factory dash switches makes the TankBuster the perfect ballast upgrade.

Installation
The installation process is incredibly simple, completely reversible, and only has to be done one time to use the TankBuster system. Removing the factory tank and installing the new TankBuster bag typically takes a couple of hours to do both sides of the boat, so plan on leaving yourself and afternoon for the project.

Step 1: Locate and identify fill/drain connection at the bottom of the factory tank and the vent hose at the top of the factory ballast tank. The fill/drain hose will come from down in the bilge of the boat, while the vent hose will go directly from the ballast tank to a fitting in the side of the boat.
Step 2: Remove hose clamps securing the factory fill/drain and vent hoses to the hard tank located in the rear compartment.
Step 4: Remove factory "L" brackets used to secure ballast tanks to the floor of the boat.
Step 5: Remove the factory hard tank from the boat and retain in a convenient storage location.
Step 6: Insert pre-assembled vent hose extension into the factory vent hose and secure with the provided hose clamp.
Step 7: Insert the supplied quick connect fitting into the end of the factory fill/drain hose and secure with the supplied hose clamp.
Step 8: Secure the Quick Release connectors on the ends of the fill /drain hose and vent hose extension to their appropriate connections on the new ballast bag.
Step 9: Test system for correct, leak-free, operation and enjoy the dramatic increase in wake size.

Applications
This TankBuster system is designed to work with any Mastercraft v-drive wakeboard boat that has hard ballast tanks that installed above the floor in the rear lockers and uses reversible Jabsco Ballast Puppy Pumps. That includes, but is not limited to, the following models:
- '02 Mastercraft X-Star (select 750lb bag option above)
- '03-'05 Mastercraft X2 (select 750lb bag option above)
- '06-current Mastercraft X1 (select 750lb bag option above)
- '03-'05 Mastercraft X15 (select 1,100lb bag option above)
- '03-'05 Mastercraft X30 (select 1,100lb bag option above)
For specific questions on fitment, and for possible compatibility with other models, please contact us.

No one has reviewed this product yet (you can be the first!), in the mean time, here is some recent feedback from our customers.

  • "That was fast. Thanks Spencer, you guys are great. I really enjoy buying things from Wakemakers. I wish everyone was like you."

    Mike - May 2012

  • "Excellent Product, smooth transaction and the BEST Customer Service!!! Thank you Spencer!!!!"

    Paul - November 2011

  • "The guys at Wakemakers are masters at listening to your ballast ideas and putting together a plan to make it all work just right.

    Thanks!"

    Russell - October 2011

  • "Really good service, you got all the things I needed and I got it to Sweden in less than a week!!!"

    Michael - September 2011

  • "You guys rock- the shipping is so fast!"

    Julie - August 2011

  • "I came though yesterday and picked up the 1100 and 400 for my mastercraft X-45 yesterday afternoon. I couldn't wait we had to take it out yesterday. WOW huge difference, I went from having to concentrate when going wireless to it being super easy. The wave is a night and day difference. The money spend on the bags was better spent than getting the new board for sure. I am sure I will be back for another sac to leave on the goofy side once my friends get out this weekend. Only issue is the new fear driving the boat it is really sunk down with that sack in the rear.

    Thanks again."

    Rob - August 2011

  • "Excellent customer service and very helpful advise from the Wake experts. First off, the package arrived exactly when they said it would. Second, I am very impressed on the quality and toughness of the sacs and the ease of installation. The package had everything needed for a straight forward install. Thanks to the expert team at WakeMakers we are surfing ropeless."

    Casey - July 2011

  • "It has been great working with Wakemakers. Thanks for the fast shipping and customer service."

    Jamie - June 2011

  • "As always, WakeMAKERS customer service is second to none. They are helpful building the perfect ballast system or adding to your current system. Thanks guys!"

    Torsten - March 2011

  • "You know your stuff. What a pleasure to talk to someone who knows what they are selling.

    Thanks."

    John - January 2011

  • "Jason,

    I received the sacs on Friday. Thank you very much for the very quick service. I'm very impressed with the condition of these bags...

    Best Regards"

    Ed - January 2011

  • "My son talked to Spencer and he was very helpful in guiding him to the right selection for his 06 Vride. So we made part of the order for his Christmas present and he'll be getting the other part later!

    Thanks!"

    Charles - December 2010

  • "First time orderer here today but so far y'all have been nothing but promptly great. Assuming package arrives, I'll be singing your praises to my wake community so look for increased orders to Lake Ozark/Table Rock Lake in Missouri. Thanks again."

    Andrew - September 2010

  • "Thanks for getting this order out so quickly, you guys are awesome!"

    McKay - August 2010

  • "Hey Guys: I just wanted to say thanks for a great sales experience. I called with a few questions around ballast and pumps and was helped perfectly. Items were shipped same day. Notification and tracking numbers were received via email promptly. Very happy with the great service.

    Thanks Again,"

    Robert Kipps - July 2010

  • "Hi just wanted to tell you how awesome the auto ballast i installed with your help worked. I finaly got out on the lake and it worked like a charm!!!!!!I was so stoked!!!!!!!!!! Also will you still be sending the decals? Thanks, from a VERY happy customer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

    Mike - July 2010

  • "Thank you for the info. Everything worked out great!!! You guy's at wakeMakers are one of The best company's that I've had the pleasure dealing with!!! Cheers "

    Brian - June, 2010

  • "Hey I really appreciate it. Thanks for the great customer service."

    James - May, 2010

  • "Just FYI... when I was researching how to do the system I read many forums and came across one where a system was installed and the fellow stated he had worked with you guys and highly recommended purchasing items needed from you. I haven't even made a purchase yet but based on your customer service, I'm sold, and will also highly recommend you guys..."

    Randy - March 2010

  • "This is the best response I've gotten from 4 different vendors and 3 different online forums concerning my boat, bags, and wake shape.

    Thank you very much,"

    Tim - March 2010

  • "You and your Wakemakers company are by far the most comprehensive and involved and useful people in the business!Oh and knowledgeable beyond belief!I'm sure I will have more questions during install I've already begun and am finding this very fun!

    Mike February - 2010

  • "Jason helped me select the right products for my boat, as our boat is 400 miles away and tough to view. Secondly, I asked if Jason could ship the order to Kalispell, MT as the shipping to Canada is crazy. Again, Jason bent over backwards to assist with the shipping to Montana and ensured that my shipment was at the location in plenty of time for pick up. Excellent service; excellent flexibility and excellent customer satisfaction - thanks very much Jason."

    Dean - January 2010

  • "Hey jas sent an email a while back upon job completion. Soo stoked man and would like to thank you very much for all the help you gave in terms of guiding me in the right direction. Fills and drains like a dream almost too fast as i cant get out of my wettie in time. Plumbed in obviously the two rear lockers and bow sack and two extra fat sack pumps for that wake fine tuning as its a pretty small crew that i tend to ride with. Wake is definitely on par if not better than any wake i have ridden. Plus the big 750s and the bow sack have allowed me to increase room by losing a couple of fat sacks. Install went well the hard bit was getting the existing pumps out to fit tees being that mine seem loc-tighted in and minimal room to get leverage to break the seal and then getting the factory pumps combined with the aftermarket took some playing but nothing major. Relatively painless install so happy definitely recommend you to anyone down my way looking at doing something similar for that one stop ballast shop.

    Have now got myself tied upgrading the stereo and tints before summer kicks in over here.

    Once again thanks jas your a champ."

    Regards Paul - December 2009

  • "I've placed my order and can't wait to get it!

    Many thanks to you. You really made it a pleasent ordeal. All of the other companies I emailed for a price just basically said 'check the website for prices and shipping'.

    Cheers mate,"

    Chris - November 2009

  • "I am not sure who I just spoke with on the phone regarding a recent order and shipping. I should have asked again for his name.

    Either way, I wanted to shoot a quick email, thanking you all for your customer service and help.

    Have a great day.

    Thanks,"

    Sean Peterson - October 2009

  • "Order is already in Atlanta and scheduled to be delivered here on Monday. All I can say is, awesome. When I get it plumbed in, if I decide I need another bag or a smaller one to swap out at times, I will definitely be coming back to you guys.

    Thanks Jason."

    David - July 2009

  • "Thanks alot. You've been a pleasure to deal with. I WILL use you again."

    Brett - June 2009

  • "Jason and the crew at WakeMakers have been great – I would highly recommend calling and talking to them before you make your purchase – they will walk you through the process and answer any questions you have. I have talked to them several times and in fact I liked the TankBuster so well that I just purchased the PiggyBack system for the bow on Friday and am looking forward to getting that put in also. As I said before I would highly recommend the TankBuster system – I had been using loose bags and a throw pump last year and this is so much better – no mess – no hassle – great wake."

    Mike - April 2009

  • "Thank you, awesome customer service, I have referred a friend to you for another pump and fittings, I think he will be ordering in the next week or two."

    Dan - April 2009

  • "Jason,
    Thanks for your reply. I just placed an order for two T800 pumps. I was going to get the T1200 but one would be on back order. I decided just to go with the T800s. Looking forward to getting them. Thank you for the, best deal I could find anywhere. Thanks again."

    John - April 2009

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