Cooler drain/Catalina 27

[Keith]

My cooler in my 1978 Catalina 27 drains into a collapsible bladder tank which requires periodic emptying. The bladder tank needs to be replaced and I have been unable to locate a suitable replacement. Does anyone know if this is a standard set up and if so where I can find a relacement? Any reason why I shouldn't simply drain through the same through hull fitting which services the sink utilizing a y valve?

 

[Joe]

cooler drain

my cooler drain connects to the sink drain, it has a separate valve. I believe this is the standard set up. IMPORTANT... go ahead and change it but do not leave the cooler drain and sink drain open while sailing. When heeled over sea water will find its way into the cooler or sink and a possible siphon action may result.