I have discovered a leak coming from the fresh water tank or hoses (currently not determined which). Any suggestions about diagnosising and/or fixing the problem?
Gault Farrell
I had an occasional small leak from holding tank. Turned out the vent hose fitting had a crack where hose attached, and a few drips when contents sloshed around while sailing. But the crack was on the underside and not visible, until one day it finally snapped off completely.
On another tank, the springy wire holder thingy… don’t know the correct nautical name for this part… that is attached to the chain on the underside of the water fill cap, had punctured two small holes in the water fill hose. So whenever filling the water tank, a small amount of water leaked through the small holes.
Hope that helps.
Don
‘87 NS30U #369 Breezin’
Vancouver BC
Gault,
I had a leak in my tank, which turned out to be a crack in the bottom. After pricing hard to get replacements at between 400-500 US, I decided to take it out and get it repaired. It was awfully tough. I swear that they put the tanks in then build the boat around them. I hope your leak is not the tank.
Keep in mind that you can also replace the tank with one of those “bags”, or even some hardware store thing.
My leak was a crack originating from the 2”? Threaded plug at the bottom stern.
Good Luck.
Dave King
N22 Suey, Alameda CA
Gault: You might get more responses if we knew where you are.
Joe
I replaced mine with a 13 gallon Plastimo. I also replaced the original MSD with a composter and rebuilt the holding tank space for three 7 gallon portable water containers. I fill the three portables as needed, and empty when not.
Ron Weber
N22 Magic Time
Punta Gorda Fl