I'm looking for info/pics/data on "the" factory holding tank solution for my 1975 E27.
I've searched here and elsewhere for "E27 holding tank" and "holding tank" and haven't found all that much...
Here's the scoop - on her (5 day) maiden voyage down the Chesapeake to her new berth in Old Point Comfort, the softside holding bag decided to spring a slow leak along the sonic welded seam. This was a slow leak, and took a few days to manifest.
My searches indicate the factory holding tank solution was a tank placed in the V-berth. Sometime over the past 30 years, this configuration has been modified. The holding bag was tucked against the hull, directly beside the toilet, and made for a really tight fit. Not fun to wrestle out while wet! Furthermore, the seawater inlet has apparently been bypassed so that a cheap freshwater tank was providing the supply (I can provide pics of the head space area).
After careful consideration, it seems that the most logical choice for a holding tank is to place it in the V-Berth, and run a longer hose. This is my plan "A", unless someone can provide a compelling reason otherwise.
It seems I'm going to have a bit of plumbing to do, because I cannot find any deck plate or other attachment that would allow me to pump out. Thus it appears I must either cut a hole to add one, *OR* snake the pump out hose through the porthole or top hatch. Would this be more logical since it means needing one less hole cut in my deck - ???
Questions:
- Does anyone have pics/diagram/info about the factory V-berth holding tank configuration? I'd really like to have a reference.
- Are there limits to sanitation hose length? I will need to add about 4-5 feet to the circuit... good/bad?
- What of using PVC pipe to minimize sanitation hose length?
- Is there a recommended hose routing for the bathroom sink drain? Is it wise to Y the sink drain into the holding tank inlet? Would draining the SINK ONLY to the bilge be a problem? Perhaps a 2nd holding tank for the sink grey water?
TIA,
- Jerry
E27 "Avanti"
I've searched here and elsewhere for "E27 holding tank" and "holding tank" and haven't found all that much...
Here's the scoop - on her (5 day) maiden voyage down the Chesapeake to her new berth in Old Point Comfort, the softside holding bag decided to spring a slow leak along the sonic welded seam. This was a slow leak, and took a few days to manifest.
My searches indicate the factory holding tank solution was a tank placed in the V-berth. Sometime over the past 30 years, this configuration has been modified. The holding bag was tucked against the hull, directly beside the toilet, and made for a really tight fit. Not fun to wrestle out while wet! Furthermore, the seawater inlet has apparently been bypassed so that a cheap freshwater tank was providing the supply (I can provide pics of the head space area).
After careful consideration, it seems that the most logical choice for a holding tank is to place it in the V-Berth, and run a longer hose. This is my plan "A", unless someone can provide a compelling reason otherwise.
It seems I'm going to have a bit of plumbing to do, because I cannot find any deck plate or other attachment that would allow me to pump out. Thus it appears I must either cut a hole to add one, *OR* snake the pump out hose through the porthole or top hatch. Would this be more logical since it means needing one less hole cut in my deck - ???
Questions:
- Does anyone have pics/diagram/info about the factory V-berth holding tank configuration? I'd really like to have a reference.
- Are there limits to sanitation hose length? I will need to add about 4-5 feet to the circuit... good/bad?
- What of using PVC pipe to minimize sanitation hose length?
- Is there a recommended hose routing for the bathroom sink drain? Is it wise to Y the sink drain into the holding tank inlet? Would draining the SINK ONLY to the bilge be a problem? Perhaps a 2nd holding tank for the sink grey water?
TIA,
- Jerry
E27 "Avanti"