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sailgal
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Initially Posted - 04/24/2003 : 13:41:44

Is there an easier method to emptying the water storage tank other than tedious pumping at the sinks? Water has been sitting in the tank and has sort of taken on musty odor. Time to flush the tank out a few times. Thanks

Suzie
Tropical Sleigh WB#619
Sarasota FL.

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 04/24/2003 : 14:39:59

I had the same problem for the first two years I owned my 250wb. I finally installed a "Blaster" washdown pump in the stern seat where the gas tank is stored. Bought the pump from West Marine, and installed a Sea-Lect diverter valve in the hose line under the sink.

This allows you to be able to pump out the water thru the washdown pump. The pump is also great for cooling off on a hot day or washing down the deck. Installation was not that hard.

Jay
Papa's Boat II
250WB #370

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/24/2003 : 15:46:41

What I do to empty the tank when my boat is on the hard, is to syphon it out with a garden hose.

I take a garden hose and fill it completely with water. Without letting any of the water escape from the ends, I place one end of the hose in the water tank, then throw the other over the side making sure that the end over the side is lower than the end in the tank. The water starts flowing and after a short while, the tank is syphoned empty.

<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>Don Lucier<img src="http://www.catalina25-250.org/c25sm.gif" border=0>
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 04/24/2003 : 18:27:51

I agree whole heartedly with the suggestion to install a blaster pump. Its use will keep the fresh water tanks fresh.

However, I can't help but express concern about placing the wash down pump in the fuel locker. I don't think there should be any wiring in the locker...let alone a motor that may possible use brushes and has a built in switch that doubtfully is a contained mercury switch.

IMHO a better place for the wash down pump is inside the starboard settee locker on the bulkhead between it and the galley cabinet. Splice into the electrical circuit for the stove igniter to power it as normally...that switch is left off and its a simple run to the pump from the stove.

If, wanting to pump sea water...then its a little harder to route that unless its done from a seacock for those who have a marine head...then simply install a tee on the seacock. The fresh water at that location is very easy to tap into and there's plenty of room for a diverter valve.

Also, the galley cabinet makes an excellent place to store a 15 foot water hose coiled just inside the door in the little pocket that opens to the bilge... from there it will reach any place on the boat and is quick and easy to use.

My blaster pump gets a lot of use...

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/24/2003 : 23:33:31

>the electrical circuit for the stove igniter<

Huh? You mean I don't need a Bick lighter? OK, it's dark now, but tomorrow I'm going to look at this with new eyes......and If that fails, I'll read the instructions.....<img src=icon_smile_blush.gif border=0 align=middle>

Oscar
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In the driveway in Behtlehem, PA ready to go anytime.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 04/25/2003 : 07:32:11

Oscar...your not the first to miss it <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>. Pressing the gas valve down should yield igniter.

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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N/E Texas and Great Lakes

[url="http://www.cox-internet.com/arlynstewart/"]Arlyn's C250 Mods n Cruisin Stories[/url]

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 04/25/2003 : 08:55:12

Is the power to the igniter controlled by the gas switch? (The shutoff solenoid switch) or doe it come from the 12V panel?

Oscar
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In the driveway in Behtlehem, PA ready to go anytime.

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 04/25/2003 : 13:06:59

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I agree whole heartedly with the suggestion to install a blaster pump. Its use will keep the fresh water tanks fresh.

However, I can't help but express concern about placing the wash down pump in the fuel locker. I don't think there should be any wiring in the locker...let alone a motor that may possible use brushes and has a built in switch that doubtfully is a contained mercury switch.

IMHO a better place for the wash down pump is inside the starboard settee locker on the bulkhead between it and the galley cabinet. Splice into the electrical circuit for the stove igniter to power it as normally...that switch is left off and its a simple run to the pump from the stove.

If, wanting to pump sea water...then its a little harder to route that unless its done from a seacock for those who have a marine head...then simply install a tee on the seacock. The fresh water at that location is very easy to tap into and there's plenty of room for a diverter valve.

Also, the galley cabinet makes an excellent place to store a 15 foot water hose coiled just inside the door in the little pocket that opens to the bilge... from there it will reach any place on the boat and is quick and easy to use.

My blaster pump gets a lot of use...

Arlyn

I was a bit concerned also-dealer installed pump for me while boat was in for other work. However, it has sealed switches and ingnition protection, and is "splashproof...." (west marine washdown pumps).

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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N/E Texas and Great Lakes

[url="http://www.cox-internet.com/arlynstewart/"]Arlyn's C250 Mods n Cruisin Stories[/url]

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Jay
Papa's Boat II
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jguyot
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Response Posted - 04/27/2003 : 20:08:53

Oscar

I believe the igniter turns on with the first "Acessory" Switch on the 12volt Panel. When you push "down" on the burner valve/switch, you will hear the igniter arcing.....<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle>

Jerry Guyot
250WK #586
"Sail La Vie"

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Rubin Hawkins
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Response Posted - 05/24/2003 : 22:31:03

Suzie,

Today I drained and sanitized my water tank. I disconnected the water line to the galley sink and attached a hose so the water could by syphoned out. I used a product I got from a friend who has an RV to sanitize.(I left the package on the boat or I would tell you the name. If you are interested I will get the name later.) He uses it several times every year and before any exteded trip. The tank and water lines have to be flushed twice after using the product. Every thing is fresh and tasty now.

I now know why Arlyn says the blaster is one of his best upgrades.

Rubin
Windy Joy
C250 WB #591

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sailgal
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Response Posted - 05/27/2003 : 18:57:49

Hi Rubin, we'll talk this summer! Sounds good.

Suzie, Tropical Sleigh
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WB #619 Sarasota FL.

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Steve Raffel
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Response Posted - 05/28/2003 : 21:44:41

Rubin could you please post some info on that product.

Thanks

Steve Raffel
C 250 WK #408

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