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 Re: SETTING ON THE BOTTOM
Author: Dan Odenweller (---.as.wcom.net)
Date:   03-13-06 09:22

The ballast tank vent valves are located well above the keel, and are unlikely to pick up debris. However, for the boats that had ballast tank flood valves (or still had them installed), this could be a concern.

To surface, the ballast tanks were blown dry with air, forcing the water and the debris out the bottom of the tanks. This would tend to clear any debris, although nothing is sailor proof.

The first opportunity for debris to get into the vent valves would be on the next dive, when the vents were opened to release the air, and the ballast tank filled with water (and debris).


Dan B. Odenweller
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