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bigelowp
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Initially Posted - 02/08/2014 : 11:26:40

Looking at some of the neat projects completed by other C25 forums, and realizing that being winter it's now or next year to tackle any projects I am focusing on the last area of renovation on my boat: the Plumbing.

The head, while being the more unpleasant task is a pretty straight forward project. However the potable water/sink is something else.

What have others done when renovating the fresh water systems in their boat? Replace the "rigid" water tank or replace with a different type and/or size? Relocate water tank altogether or keep it where it is? Change type of hoses and/or connections? etc,, etc.

Always interested in everyone's input!

Peter Bigelow
PO - C-25 TR/FK #2092 Limerick
Rowayton, Ct
Port Captain: Rowayton/Norwalk/Darien CT

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WesAllen
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Response Posted - 02/08/2014 : 17:35:30

2 years ago I removed my hard tank and bleached it pretty good. I put it back but replaced all of the hoses and connections. I then had to replace the sink pump because it didn't work after all of that.

We don't drink water from this but do the dishes and wash hands. Works fine now. This year as I'm replacing the counter I am putting new drain hoses and fitting in.

Wes

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pastmember
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Response Posted - 02/08/2014 : 20:36:07

On lake I did not need fresh water so I took it all out and converted the area to carpeted storage and put my big table in there opening up the bulkhead for shelves and storage.

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awetmore
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Response Posted - 02/09/2014 : 00:14:43

I pulled out the tank and brought it home. I added an access port to the top and cleaned it out really well. I replaced the lines to the galley sink faucet and rebuilt it (rebuild kits are widely available for that Whale flapper faucet). I removed the head faucet and we used the head sink area for storage.

It's not too big of a project, probably an hour at the boat taking things apart, then an hour later putting them back together.

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mrapkins
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Response Posted - 02/09/2014 : 05:42:31

I installed pressure water. Very easy to do - I 4200'd a piece of polyurethane "lumber" in the area under the quarter berth to which I screwed the pump and ran new lines. I used sink "sprayers" (cheap and easy to use) for the faucets. I made the line to the sink faucet extra long so I can spray myself while sitting in the cockpit and I made the line to the head faucet extra long so I can spray the head - works so much better than flushing. Washes everything down if you get my drift.

Also, we decided to stop putting toilet paper in the head!!! (Have you seen the size of the opening on the joker valve???). Instead we use a "Litter Locker" (the one we have is much smaller than the current models) which takes the paper and seals it inside a plastic bag with one turn of a big knob - somewhat akin to a diaper geni I understand.

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hewebb
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Response Posted - 02/09/2014 : 05:46:47

I have replaced some hoses and clamps, however, I plan to remove the water tank and clean it. I plan to install a pressure system with new faucets. Have been shopping for faucets but have not found anything I like yet. Flo-Jet makes a 12 volt low volume mid pressure automatic pump I found at an RV store.

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jduck00
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Response Posted - 02/09/2014 : 18:39:46

I used this for the pressure pump http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002P33KVQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It has a automatic cutoff. It turns off when you turn off the valve. I used a filtered water faucet from Lowes. Its a nice single valve faucet. Works well and looks good.

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hewebb
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Response Posted - 02/11/2014 : 06:04:57

That is the one I found at the RV store. The Lowe's here did not have the faucet without the filter kit. Where did you put the pump? On my boat there is no room by the tank. I was thinking about under the sink in the head area.

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islander
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Response Posted - 02/11/2014 : 10:32:08

Pressurizing the water is an easy project and a nice upgrade. I mounted the pump on the separating wall aft of the tank. One pump pressurizes all three of my faucets.(I added an aft shower)

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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 02/15/2014 : 07:17:47

That aft shower is sweet! I think I would incorporate the pressure system while doing the upgrade. What system or parts did you use for the aft shower? Did you increase water capacity or just refill the tank more often (which may be better)?

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islander
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Response Posted - 02/15/2014 : 10:23:07

Most of the parts (Pump, Aft shower,Faucet by the head) came from online shopping. The aft shower was a steal I found for $11. The galley sink sprayer is just a sink sprayer found at any hardware/HD store. The C25 uses 1/2" hose so a 3 way nylon hose barb tapped into the line going to the galley sink and a length of hose that will go from where you tapped into the line through the dumster to where you want to put the aft shower. I didn't increase the water capacity. My dock has water so its not a problem to fill the tank but on average I only put water in about every 3-4 weeks and the boat is used 2-3 days a week day sailing and swimming when the water warms. My pump is a Par Max 1.9 gal and it is more than enough for the job. The aft shower really comes in handy after a swim in salt water or just to spritz yourself when sailing on a hot day. I put a sink pull out in the galley sink so you can actually wash something in the sink. Really, What can you get under those flipper spouts? You can also pull it out to hose down the cockpit area if you have a spill( who hasn't?) Pulling out the flipper faucets will leave you with a large hole to cover. I cut plates out of a cheap plastic cutting board to cover the holes then re-drilled new holes for the new faucets.

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