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« on: July 13, 2020, 04:56:03 AM »
More fun and games...
After having the family out last weekend and using the head, I went back to the boat on Weds and discovered about a gallon or more of black water in the bilge. Actually, it was more pink (antifreeze) than black since I didn’t have a need to pump out yet this year (late start due to Covid). I could see the flow pattern on the hull bottom and it appears to be coming from the area of the pump out hose connection to the tank. I put some paper towels below it to see if that would confirm the location, and left it. When I returned yesterday, the paper towels were soaked, but not enough to trickle into the bilge. Cleaned it up placed some dry paper towels under it again and checked it periodically. There was no new leaking and I assume that was due to the level of the water in the tank. The connectors were all dry. I pumped some water into the tank and checked shortly after. The paper was a bit wet, but I couldn’t feel any wetness around the hose where it is clamped on, or the connector joints.
So here are the questions;
It appears the connector to the tank is “welded” in place, not screwed in with plumbers putty, so it’s not likely the source. Is that a fair assumption?
There is a right angled connector that screws into that tank connector, with putty. That seems dry. I taped a mini “diaper” around that and it was dry. Hose connection dry as well. Could there be a leak in the tank itself? What have others found to be the source of leaks?
I assume I can’t replace that 90* elbow connector without removing the tank due to a lack of spin space, correct?
I’m thinking if I have to remove the tank, I might as well install a new one. Am I jumping the gun or being prudent? It’s the original tank. Of course I’d do the hoses as well.
Assuming I do remove the tank, what’s the best way to remove the tabbing on the aft end of the tank, Dremel?
Looking forward to your input.
Thanks,
Ed
