I own a1998 Hunter 450 CC Passage. I have fresh water very very often lying on the top of the water tank just below the galley floor. I have replaced all the fresh water lines. Where in the world is the water coming from????? Please help as I am at my wits end. Thank you
Going Completely Crazy!!!
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Thanks for the reply, but no the water all appear in the mater of a half hour from dry to a point where it covers the water level sensor. I think if it was condensation it would be much slower.
Smells, leaks and electrical issues without wiring diagrams are impossible to for anyone to diagnose on the internet, unless there is a recurring boat-specific problem that is a known issue, like aluminum framed fixed portlights.
I wish you luck, but in general most skippers have found the solution by being patient and doing all the usual diagnostic things, like spending a LOT of time on the issue.
You said you replaced the hoses. Many times new hose clamps loosen shortly after installation, and need to be snugged up. If you have PEX or similar lines, check all the joints. Is your galley drain leaking under the sink? What's above where you found the water?
I wish you luck, but in general most skippers have found the solution by being patient and doing all the usual diagnostic things, like spending a LOT of time on the issue.
You said you replaced the hoses. Many times new hose clamps loosen shortly after installation, and need to be snugged up. If you have PEX or similar lines, check all the joints. Is your galley drain leaking under the sink? What's above where you found the water?
A trick that has been mentioned previously on this site is to spray foot powder around the area and look for streaks that will indicate the source or at least the direction of water flow.
It's all detective work.
It's all detective work.
Have you tried turning off the water pump and opening a tap relieving the water pressure ? If that lowers the amount of water you are getting the problem is on the pressure side of the pump. If it does not the problem is with the fresh water tank.
If it appears to be the fresh water tank it might be possible to put a bit of air pressure in the water tank to find a leak by turning off the water valve at the tank outlet and applying a dinghy air pump to the water tank vent hose, have someone listen around the tank for a leak.
good luck, Bob
If it appears to be the fresh water tank it might be possible to put a bit of air pressure in the water tank to find a leak by turning off the water valve at the tank outlet and applying a dinghy air pump to the water tank vent hose, have someone listen around the tank for a leak.
good luck, Bob
Water soluble markers, like kids' bathtub toys, also work well to isolate a source.
