Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Bob
Sometimes the solution is to buy the complete item locally and replace the one that you are having problems finding the part that you want. 
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For a couple of months I tried to find a fitting that would adapt the pumpout connection on my Nimble Artic 26 to 1 3/4" pipe so I could attach my newly purchased Blackwater Bazooka.
After asking around here and on
Trailer Sailor forum I decided to replace the connection with a standard connection from West
Marine.
There were three problems I encountered.
1.The connector is sealed to the
deck with 3M 5200
2. The pipe is a corrugated plastic pipe ( like a hair dryer cap pipe) and was very difficult to remove from the old fitting.
3. The connector is right beside the bulkhead between the
head and the
galley, so there isn't a lot of room available to shove the pipe on to the connector.
After I removed the screws from the connector I found that I couldn't chisel it off the
deck.
I purchased some DEBOND
Marine Formula
Adhesive &
Sealant Remover from West Marine.
When I applied this to the
sealant beneath the connector and waited five minutes on a warm
winter day. The connector came off easily with just a little prying.
Then I had a problem removing the pipe that leads to the black
water tank from the connector. When I tried cutting it off with an exacto knife I sliced my finger instead.
Eventually I pried it off with determination.
Then I had the problem of reattaching the pipe to the new connector.
I tried to shove it on but was unsuccessful until I attached the connector to the deck, sealing it with Goop Silicone sealant and then
heating the pipe with a hair dryer until it was hot to the touch. Then I could shove the pipe on with out problem.
The Result :
Now I await warm
weather to finally pump out the Blackwater tank.
Regards
Thomas Bodine