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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

01-10-2023, 07:02

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Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

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Posted By DoubleD

Re: Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

For the pump outs at my marina, after pumping out you put the hose in water off the dock with the pump running to clean the line. I believe what you’re mentioning is needed to suck the water up the...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

25-09-2023, 17:39

Replies: 31

Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

Views: 3,630

Posted By DoubleD

Re: Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

No worries. My post was a bit long, (TLDR).

DD

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

25-09-2023, 14:44

Replies: 31

Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

Views: 3,630

Posted By DoubleD

Re: Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

That is the plan. My marina has a portable pump out unit that I’ll use at my slip to pump out at the bilge sump as I flush water from the forepeak. Tricky work for one person, as the sump holds about...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

25-09-2023, 10:53

Replies: 31

Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

Views: 3,630

Posted By DoubleD

Re: Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

There is no access, from above, to the bilge between the forepeak and the sump, which is just aft of the mast. Caliber 33’s have a shallow bilge of about 6” to the cabin sole, and there are floor...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

24-09-2023, 20:23

Replies: 31

Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

Views: 3,630

Posted By DoubleD

Re: Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

The issue is there is not sufficient access. From the aft end of the forepeak bunk to the sump behind the mast, which is at least 6', there is no access. Seems strange to me, but is the reality. It...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

24-09-2023, 12:42

Replies: 31

Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

Views: 3,630

Posted By DoubleD

Re: Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

My dock neighbor’s comment was “dilution is the solution”. I’ve always worked hard keeping water out of the boat, so pouring water in just feels wrong. But likely the right thing to do.

DD

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

24-09-2023, 11:53

Replies: 31

Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

Views: 3,630

Posted By DoubleD

Sewage Spill Bilge Cleanup

This post is about cleaning the bilge, especially inaccessible areas, not repairing the plumbing. I had a catastrophic failure of my head plumbing, such that freshly deposited excrement spilled into...

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