H233 Galley and Water tank placement

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Sep 8, 2006
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Hunter 23 Camp Lejeune, NC
Hi all, I have a H23 with the galley tbale bbut no sink or water tank. I bought a sink and foucet to put in but need info on the water tasnk placement, Where does it go? what size is it? where does the water hose go from/through? Picture sof the galley and tank set up would be grand. I AM THINKING OF ORDERING A 7 GALLON TANK, DIMENSIONS ARE 13X13X9. i THNK IT'LL FIT FINE? sprry about caps. Also if i got that tank i know obvously i run the hose form it to faucet but how do i vent the tank so air can come in when water goes out? thanks for you help :dance:
-Jeff
Capt Sweet Trade
 
Sep 25, 2008
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Alden 50 Sarasota, Florida
Can't help with a specific tank location but think anyplace convenient would be reasonable. The tank you mention isn't large enough to cause a weight problem. Don't forget you will also need to locate a water pump in an accessible location not just to accommodate installation and electric hookup but for maintenance and filter access as well.

Vent tube should go from top of tank up to a clamshell fitting on the topsides sufficiently above water line so as to not be submerged when heeling.
 
Sep 8, 2006
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Hunter 23 Camp Lejeune, NC
Can't help with a specific tank location but think anyplace convenient would be reasonable. The tank you mention isn't large enough to cause a weight problem. Don't forget you will also need to locate a water pump in an accessible location not just to accommodate installation and electric hookup but for maintenance and filter access as well.

Vent tube should go from top of tank up to a clamshell fitting on the topsides sufficiently above water line so as to not be submerged when heeling.
Thanks. I ordered a pump faucet do i still need a water pump, i am trying to stay within my eletric usage budget. Thanks
 
Sep 25, 2008
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Alden 50 Sarasota, Florida
This diagram might help.
You will need a pump assuming the tank level is below the faucet. You can ignore much of the diagram related to the water heater, check valve and dockside water hookup (municipal water inlet) if you are not planning this addition.

The electrical demand of a pump is typically trivial given it's short and intermittent run time. Regardless of the demand, it is essential if you want pressure water.
 
Sep 8, 2006
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Hunter 23 Camp Lejeune, NC
?Thanks for the diagram, what does the accumlator tank do? is it essential i have one? thanks in advance
 
Nov 6, 2006
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Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
SweetTrade.. If you’ve ordered one of those sink fittings that have a pump in it, you won’t need an electric pump .. The accumulator stores a little water under pressure so it keeps an electric pump from cycling on and off too much. I used a small sink pump for several years on my 23 foot boat.. The electric pressure system is a lot more convenient, but for overnighting, the sink pump is OK..
 
Oct 22, 2005
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Hunter 44DS Redondo Beach, CA
?Thanks for the diagram, what does the accumlator tank do? is it essential i have one? thanks in advance
It keeps the water flowing more smoothly and the pump doesn't cycle as much and uses less electricity. You really need an accumulator (get the biggest you have room for that you can afford). I have 2 gal accumulator in my boat and it's wonderful (frequently for short uses of water the pump doesn't even need to cycle on).

There are also variable speed pumps out there that advertise that they don't need an accumulator. I recommend staying away from those, they cost more and are more troublesome. My boat came with one, and it went out after about two years (just after the boat went out of warranty). When I went to replace it I started reading the reviews, and hardly anyone had anything good to say about them.
 
Sep 8, 2006
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Hunter 23 Camp Lejeune, NC
Wow thanks for all the information. I appreciate it. I maygeta pump i have to check prices and budget. Thanks again. Still if anyone has picutes of a h23 water setup or similar size boat would greatly appreciate it
 
Jun 5, 2004
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- - Eugene, OR
Ok SweetTrade, I just went outside and measured mine. The water storage is a white plastic 5 gal. jerry can, quick and dirty (it's dark, cold and wet outside) measurements of 13"x13"x8". It mounts on the same portside platform as the battery does in the lazerette locker, immediatly forward of the battery and next to the bulk head. The galley's storage position is immediatly forward of that bulkhead. There should be two wood bars on the platform that the water jug sits in between. Additionally, there should be two small hooks by or in the bars. You secure the water jug with a bungee cord that runs through the water jug handle. Strangely enough, the bungee is sufficient to hold it. It vents with a small vent opposite the fill spout of the jug, which has a cap you can loosen or tighten. The pump pulls water though a hose that runs through a hole in the fill spout cap.
As for the pump, I suppose you can modifiy it to use a powered pump, but the original pump was manual. Keep in mind that even with the galley slid out to working postition from its storage position, the water jug is no more than three feet from the sink, with perhaps 6-8'' of head. 23' boats are generally much more simply built than the larger boats - and that's not a terrible thing when you consider purchase/maintenance costs for larger boats' systems. When you measure for the hose, make sure the galley is pulled all the way out to ensure you have a long enough hose.
Jim Kolstoe, h23 Kara's Boo
 
Sep 8, 2006
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Hunter 23 Camp Lejeune, NC
Thanks allot, TThat was veryy helpful. If i knew i could use a modifiee jerry can i wouldnt have bought a tankk, littke kate know but its ok. Thanjs again
 

Benny

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Sep 27, 2008
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Hunter 320 Tampa, FL
Consider a manual pump instead of electrical. It will help you stay within your power budget. Place tank as close to the sink as possible in a convenient place, if using a manual.
 
Jun 5, 2004
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- - Eugene, OR
SweetTrade, just an FYI, although I described it as a "jerry can" because it looks like one, I think it was specifically made for storing drinking water. In any case, I don't think anyone should ever store their drinking water in a container previously used for other than drinkable liquids. Good luck.
Jim Kolstoe, h23 Kara's Boo
 
Mar 9, 2009
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2 23 Lake Monroe, Bloomington
Go simple.
Get a plastic tank that can be presurized with air.
So you can presurize it before leave the dock and have water on sink without pump and eletric conections and so one.

Ricardo
 
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