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jfilion2
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Initially Posted - 03/15/2016 :  22:47:48  Show Profile
Hello all,

I've noticed that when I do the dishes in the kitchenette sink, it drains into the ice bucket instead of draining into the waste bin. The result is a foul odour most days as excess pop and booze and dishwater gets flushed down that sink and winds up accumulating in the ice bucket. Health issue for sure. Worry not friends, I'd never waste good booze, it's the guests I swear.

I have plans for big trips this season and would like to get this sorted out. I'm suspicious that a valve might need replacing.

Any ideas ?

Davy J
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Response Posted - 03/16/2016 :  03:18:53  Show Profile
This problem has been discussed before. Both the sink and the ice box drain to the same thru-hull. There is/was a check valve in the hose that goes to the ice box. It eventually goes bad.

My solution was to install a PVC ball valve in it's place.

Here is a thread on that topic:
http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=25727&
Davy J


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hewebb
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Response Posted - 03/16/2016 :  04:26:42  Show Profile
Because the storage is limited and the cooler does not hold ice well, I have placed a cork in the cooler drain and use it for storage. I have an ice chest that fits well under the table and have added some hardware to hold it there. That way we can stay out for three days before we need ice and supplies.
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DavidBuoy
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Response Posted - 03/16/2016 :  04:56:07  Show Profile
I've decided that Im just going to let the sink and the cooler go to the bilge and call it a day.

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jfilion2
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Response Posted - 03/16/2016 :  05:35:13  Show Profile
Great idea with the cork!

That's what I'll do.

Thanks folks. My ice is usually in a cooler with the meats anyways.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 03/16/2016 :  07:46:32  Show Profile
expandable drain plug in the cooler - lasts years, easy to find, seat, and remove
http://www.westmarine.com/drain-plugs and hardware stores

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle
Edited by - Dave5041 on 03/16/2016 07:51:21
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islander
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Response Posted - 03/16/2016 :  08:49:12  Show Profile
The cooler has a small drain hole, Maybe about 1/2" or so. I plugged mine with a short wooden dowel but if you can find a plug that small it would be better. The cooler converted to dry storage works for us. It isn't insulated very well so I didn't hold ice for long.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 03/17/2016 :  16:23:15  Show Profile
I think I remember it being less than 1/2" - it took the smallest flip-lock plug I could get. I insulated mine and happily use it as a cooler, mostly for drinks until I eventually make or find a shelf. Icy, wet drinks are better than wet sandwiches.

Incidentally, the flap valve is available. It combines the marine virtues of being expensive and unreliable. The drain doesn't have enough head to open it reliably and it quickly gunks up and doesn't close.

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle
Edited by - Dave5041 on 03/17/2016 16:32:49
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