Landfall 38
Hi I am refitting my vessel (purchased last spring) and after a total rebuild of the standing rig, and underwater, I am now launched and working on the inside stuff. In other words, I am safe to go sailing, but cannot cook, sleep or use the bathroom. Which brings me to the subject line. The vessel has a Holding tank listed in the manual as standard equipment and located under the Nav Station seat. I definitely have a tank there. I removed it and iIt is even labeled as 'HT' but was clearly hooked up to the water system. Even the deck fill says 'Water'. So now I have figured out what I need to do. I have a suction fitting and stand pipe on hand, and even a clean out port kit. Also I have ripped out the original FW piping, filters etc, so there is no connection to the FW system. I want to have the option of; a. Discharge directly Overboard or to HT. b. Pump out HT with Hand pump (Like a Whale) to either Deck discharge or Overboard. c. Have the pump out handle easily accessible but not obvious, from either in the washroom or through the bulkhead at the nav station seat. I have all the system schematics and know what I want to do, but the problem is that I have VERY limited space under the vanity in the Washroom. To accomplish this, I need the absolute minimum bend radius, 1-1/2" hose that is also sanitation suitable, with no odor permeation, and OK for below waterline. I'd rather do it in an original head on the bow, than have a smelly boat. Have researched catalogues, google, you tube, you name it, and am now totally confused. There are great hoses by Shields and Trident with great flexibility, but don't meet the criteria. (btw - I believe that most of the real bendy, "not suitable for below waterline' hoses are OK, but because catalogues are now written by Engineers and Lawyers, they opt on the side of extreme caution. ) Hence the post is for advice on what others have used for hose in similar situations. I am sure that Fred and Wally will have the answer immediately. Appreciate the assistance. Thanks John Landfall 38 #234 No name
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