Pete
I own a 1986 MKIII. Everything is 100% accessible and very little snaking
needed to be done. Some of the hose had been replaced by the previous owner
but the pump-out hose (10-ft) and the hose from the y valve to the holding
tank were original. The head was actually plumb with fuel line. The line had
an 1.5" id and 2" od. It was supposed to be red in color. But it was black
in color near the holding tank (guess why). I had a bad odor in the boat and
now I know why.
So I pulled everything, including the holding tank and cleaned the area and
replaced the hoses.
The red fuel line used were not coming off the fitting. I tried every trick
in the book. I could break them free and they would turn freely on the
fittings, but they were so old and rigid, there was a chance of snapping the
fitting. I did not want to put too much force on the though hull, for
obvious reasons. I ended up cutting the hose off with a hack saw (the hose
had heavy duty ss wire tightly wrapped inside and would dull the hacksaw
blade quickly). Once the hose was cut, I could pull the wire out of the hose
on the fitting. Once that was done the rubber part came off easily.
As far as snacking the hose. I would attached a piece of shroud line on the
old hose (poke a hole and tie it on), and as you pull it out the line will
follow. You should be able to use that to help snake it back through. I have
done that trick with houses and pex line.
Larry
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Subject: Stus-List Holding Tank Woes - 30-2
Earlier this week, I launched my 30-2 after spending the winter [Va.] on the
hard. The boat had been blocked slightly bow UP, as usual.
When it was splashed, about a gallon of effluent, mixed with anti-freeze,
rushed into the bilge. After some checking, I am 95% sure my waste system
has a leak.
As yet, I have not determined if a hose or the tank has failed. Last fall I
pumped it "dry" and added a gallon or so of anti-freeze, as usual.
The tank sits in the bottom of the cockpit locker, under a false flooring.
Looks like it will come out through the opening, but I'm worried about
removing the hoses - both off the tank as well as out of the boat. They
"snake" their way through some inaccessible places. My manual lacks a
schematic.
I'm sure the system is original equipment. Can anyone share some "tips and
tricks" on breaking loose hoses? P.B. Blaster? heat?
thanks,
Pete W.
Siren Song
'91 C 30-II
Deltaville, Va.
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