Replacing cold water forward shower hose on 44DS

Oct 22, 2005
257
Hunter 44DS Redondo Beach, CA
I've determined I have a slow leak in the cold water line leading to the forward shower (vberth) on my 44DS. I believe it is just before it enters the back of the shower where it is connected to the fixtures (I can hear the drip but not see it). Has anyone replaced this line. So far it looks like I'm going to have to cut an access panel above the toilet in the back of the head.
 
Dec 25, 2000
5,945
Hunter Passage 42 Shelter Bay, WA
I've determined I have a slow leak in the cold water line leading to the forward shower (vberth) on my 44DS. I believe it is just before it enters the back of the shower where it is connected to the fixtures (I can hear the drip but not see it). Has anyone replaced this line. So far it looks like I'm going to have to cut an access panel above the toilet in the back of the head.
Hi Lee, different but similar model here. Our boat has an access panel that is located on the inside of the most forward storage cabinet starboard side main salon. That is also where the forward head siphon break is located. That might give you access to the likely culprit, a loose fitting.
 
Oct 1, 2007
1,865
Boston Whaler Super Sport Pt. Judith
I've determined I have a slow leak in the cold water line leading to the forward shower (vberth) on my 44DS. I believe it is just before it enters the back of the shower where it is connected to the fixtures (I can hear the drip but not see it). Has anyone replaced this line. So far it looks like I'm going to have to cut an access panel above the toilet in the back of the head.
Have you tried removing the shower control to look outboard of it? I'm not aboard at the moment but I will look around later this morning to see what I can see.
 
Oct 1, 2007
1,865
Boston Whaler Super Sport Pt. Judith
Have you tried removing the shower control to look outboard of it? I'm not aboard at the moment but I will look around later this morning to see what I can see.
Have you tried removing the shower control to look outboard of it? I'm not aboard at the moment but I will look around later this morning to see what I can see.
I've determined I have a slow leak in the cold water line leading to the forward shower (vberth) on my 44DS. I believe it is just before it enters the back of the shower where it is connected to the fixtures (I can hear the drip but not see it). Has anyone replaced this line. So far it looks like I'm going to have to cut an access panel above the toilet in the back of the head.
Well, I took a look this morning and I really couldn't find a good answer either. It looks like both the bulkhead in the head and the bulkhead in the shower are one piece, so their removal is a non starter most likely. I would suggest the following:
1. Definitely remove the metal trim piece on the shower and see what you can see. I don't think a straight run of the piping would develop a leak so it may be leaking from the attachment to the H/C shower control.
2. If you have the electric heads as I do it maybe leaking from a fitting on that line before it is connected to the head. There may be a way to access those fittings (I hope the hell there is!) and inspect them.
3. If you were to create an access panel outboard of the head you may be blocked from reaching outboard of the shower fittings by the bulkhead between the head and shower compartments. That bulkhead may extend out to the hull.
4. Try giving MH a call and ask them. They would also be able to tell you what is actually outboard of those bulkheads.
Rick
PS: One additional idea. In the shower there is a coriander surface beneath the shower control. You might consider removing that to see if there is an access beneath the surface.
 
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Oct 22, 2005
257
Hunter 44DS Redondo Beach, CA
Well, I took a look this morning and I really couldn't find a good answer either. It looks like both the bulkhead in the head and the bulkhead in the shower are one piece, so their removal is a non starter most likely. I would suggest the following:
1. Definitely remove the metal trim piece on the shower and see what you can see. I don't think a straight run of the piping would develop a leak so it may be leaking from the attachment to the H/C shower control.
I'm not sure which piece you're referring to here, perhaps your setup is different than mine.
PS: One additional idea. In the shower there is a coriander surface beneath the shower control. You might consider removing that to see if there is an access beneath the surface.
I think you mean above the controls. I've already removed that - that's how I know I'm not leaking from the connections. I can see the line going through the bulkhead and making a turn, and it looks like it rubs against the bulkhead, so I'm assuming that's where its leaking from. I'm really not able to get a camera in there to get a better look.
 
Oct 29, 2016
1,929
Hunter 41 DS Port Huron
Not sure this will help, but it may shed some light. But I have my doubts as this doesn't show any access either.
Shower.JPG
 
Oct 1, 2007
1,865
Boston Whaler Super Sport Pt. Judith
I'm not sure which piece you're referring to here, perhaps your setup is different than mine.

I think you mean above the controls. I've already removed that - that's how I know I'm not leaking from the connections. I can see the line going through the bulkhead and making a turn, and it looks like it rubs against the bulkhead, so I'm assuming that's where its leaking from. I'm really not able to get a camera in there to get a better look.
Yes. Above the controls. Sorry. I didn't know you had already examined the control. My boat is 44DS hull 207.
Just one more thought. Could you just run a new line from the controls, around the bulkhead, and maybe tee into another cold water line in the head or aft the head?
 
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