Hello all. Two months ago my wife and I became the proud owners of a 1985 Ericson 26. The bones of the boat are good, but I am finding that the PO didn’t do routine maintenance. This site has been great for the research before we bought the boat, and for the maintenance that I’ve done since.
After fixing numerous diesel leaks, the next challenge is the head (yes, the diesel smell beat out the head smell). I think I have vent issues because the head won’t flush without water in the sink, and then a few minutes after flushing and pumping to the holding tank, the system “burps” and the bowl fills with grey water. Suffice to say, the odor isn’t pleasant.
I have two questions: 1) am I on the right track with the venting? And 2) where did Ericson place the through-hull for the toilet intake (fill)? Or is there not one, and it uses the fresh water?
Thanks to all for any help.
John
Niantic, CT
After fixing numerous diesel leaks, the next challenge is the head (yes, the diesel smell beat out the head smell). I think I have vent issues because the head won’t flush without water in the sink, and then a few minutes after flushing and pumping to the holding tank, the system “burps” and the bowl fills with grey water. Suffice to say, the odor isn’t pleasant.
I have two questions: 1) am I on the right track with the venting? And 2) where did Ericson place the through-hull for the toilet intake (fill)? Or is there not one, and it uses the fresh water?
Thanks to all for any help.
John
Niantic, CT