I figured out what the through hole fitting is for.

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caguy

caguy

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Sep 22, 2006
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Catalina, Luger C-27, Adventure 30 Marina del Rey
I posted a picture of it a couple of years ago but no one seemed to know. While looking for an electrical short I noticed that the fitting is connected to a 1/2'' hose that once ran to the galley. It is fastened to the underside of the port side seat. It is obviously for pumping salt water to the galley. There are two pump faucets on the sink.
My question is why would you want to pump salt water to the sink, or is it for use in freshwater lakes?
Is it worth hooking it up again?
What kind of fitting is it? One way?
Frank
 
Joseph Shirley

Joseph Shirley

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Jun 13, 2005
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Irwin Barefoot 37 CC Sloop Port Orchard WA
Many boats with limited fresh water wash and sometimes rinse dishes in salt water to conserve freshwater. It would work okay that way in lakes using lake water instead of potable water.

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zeehag

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Mar 26, 2009
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1976 formosa 41 yankee clipper santa barbara. ca.(not there)
salt water pump in galley is for washing dishes--then you rinse in fresh--saves a lot of potable water rom being dumped overboard for no reason!!
 
Cpt. Jon

Cpt. Jon

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Dec 9, 2008
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1980 Hunter 30 "Denali" Seaford, VA
I have one of these split off from my raw water hose for my engine, is doesn't work, it might need to be primed, but I haven't figured that out yet. The pump might also be bad on mine too. I wouldn't mind using it for washing my hands off etc if trying to make fresh water last.
 
Ross

Ross

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Jun 15, 2004
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Islander/Wayfairer 30 sail number 25 Perryville,Md.
Dawn brand dishwash detergent works well in salt water. No reason to not use it and sea water for your dishes and hand washing. Just rinse with fresh water if you want.
 
Cpt. Jon

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Dec 9, 2008
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1980 Hunter 30 "Denali" Seaford, VA
Ross said:
Dawn brand dishwash detergent works well in salt water. No reason to not use it and sea water for your dishes and hand washing. Just rinse with fresh water if you want.
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Dawn is one of the few that sud's up in saltwater I think right? Is there any others? I've heard that it works well as a bilge cleaner too, anyone can comfirm that?
 
zeehag

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Mar 26, 2009
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1976 formosa 41 yankee clipper santa barbara. ca.(not there)
Cpt. Jon said:
Dawn is one of the few that sud's up in saltwater I think right? Is there any others? I've heard that it works well as a bilge cleaner too, anyone can comfirm that?
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joy works better but as a bilge cleaner i would use bilge cleaner!! works best...i have tried everything for my formosa bilge and the bilge cleaner is so far the best...
 
caguy

caguy

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Sep 22, 2006
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Catalina, Luger C-27, Adventure 30 Marina del Rey
Thanks, I'll try it. The galley is a slide out.

Any ideas on setting up the plumbing so it can still be slid away without disconnecting?
 
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