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LeighMarie
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Initially Posted - 04/10/2002 : 08:56:31

I have a 1985 C25 traditional interior swing keel boat that I'm "learning" all about since purchasing it in February. I have water continually leaking into the compartment right next to the marine head holding tank under the port side settee. I suspect now that it is from the holding tank as there also is water under the holding tank itself. There was "water" or something in the holding tank when I bought it (it was frozen at the time) although the tank was not full like the fresh water holding tank was. Is it possible that tank has developed a leak underneath it somehow? The tank seems to be built in. I don't see how to remove it without breaking out the front divider. Is there a way to do it? I really need to remove it to either replace it, or at least to see where the leak is coming from. I have not been able to check the lower connector where the head drains into the tank, and I need to do that first. But, any ideas of how to get it out of there if I need to?

Dave & Sharon on "Leigh-Marie"
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Response Posted - 04/10/2002 : 09:23:59

I assume that you have determined that it is the tank is leaking and you are going to remove it permanently? I removed mine (1) because of the lingering odor (2) wanted more storage space (3) the convenience of a porta-potti (there are no pump-out stations on our lake.) When I removed my tank I didn't have to cut any pieces of the interior. As I couldn't pull off the hose - I cut that - I may have had to cut the neck that the hose was attached to get it out. It's a knuckle buster and there was a little trial & error. Of course not all interiors and tanks are identical either . . .

Steve Madsen
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Response Posted - 04/10/2002 : 14:16:30

Steve, I don't really want to remove it permanently. I may have to replace it, but I need to get it out of there and see what's going on with it. When you removed yours were you able to get it out in one piece? Or did you cut it up to get it out?

Dave & Sharon on "Leigh-Marie"
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Response Posted - 04/10/2002 : 14:36:58

Technically speaking I guess I didn't get it out in one piece as I had to cut off the neck that the supply hose attaches to. If you want to re-install the tank maybe you can cut a notch (in the fibreglass lip that supports the wood panel under the cushion) just big enough to pull the neck through. Sorry I can't be more exacting Dave, it's been 4 years since I pulled mine.

Steve Madsen
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Response Posted - 04/14/2002 : 22:38:15

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Steve, I don't really want to remove it permanently. I may have to replace it, but I need to get it out of there and see what's going on with it. When you removed yours were you able to get it out in one piece? Or did you cut it up to get it out?

Dave & Sharon on "Leigh-Marie"
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We just pulled ours out of the dinette interior.. Port side forward locker.... After cutting off the hoses, (we plan on replacing them) we were able to shimmy it out of place.

A few questions...
1. How high is the water?
2. The bilge runs along the Cabin Sole through there, any chance your bilge is full and because you are on the hard, you can't see it?
(the boat rests differently on jackstands, trailer or cradle while on land than it does in the water)

other Notes....
3. if you are already in the water, close the seacock before disconnecting hoses.
4. ...if the plastic in the tank is cracked, replace don't fix and make sure your hoses are rated for the appropriate job and are not split or cracked or etc!!!
5. Take a look at Boat US link below for more info
http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/13.htm

Duane Wolff
"The Flying Wasp"
C-25, #401 std,sk
Chief Measurer C-25/250 national Org.
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frich
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Response Posted - 04/15/2002 : 07:41:38

Dave & Sharon

I too had a leak just aft of the holding tank. I found that my lifeline stanchions and genoa track needed to be re-bed. Before you take anything out I would run water topside and check for leaks below.

Good Luck
Frank Rich

84 C25 SK

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