PLEASE HELP!! fresh water system
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Look on the breaker panel
Check on the breaker panel for a switch called "pressure water" or something similar. Otherwise look for a foot pump in front of the sink that keeps trying to bruise your ankle
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Check on the breaker panel for a switch called "pressure water" or something similar. Otherwise look for a foot pump in front of the sink that keeps trying to bruise your ankle
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Check on the breaker panel for a switch called "pressure water" or something similar. Otherwise look for a foot pump in front of the sink that keeps trying to bruise your ankle B
Check on the breaker panel for a switch called "pressure water" or something similar. Otherwise look for a foot pump in front of the sink that keeps trying to bruise your ankle
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Peggie Hall's comment
I don't know Peggie Hall, but have heard OF her for many years, on sites for Catalina and Tanzer boats. Today is the second time I've visited O'Day owners' forums, as I recently bought an O'Day 23 (my ninth boat), and needed some information (which I found) regarding the keel/centerboard and how to reinstall it. Seeing the snide remark about a newbie taking delivery of a boat without knowing how everything worked was quite disappointing, and lowered the good impressions I had gotten about that lady. ALL the newsgroups I do, or have belonged to are quite cooperative in helping such newbies learn how to take care of their boats, and it's not at all unusual for someone to have a piece of equipment they need help to operate.......... I hope that tone does not pervade this forum.
I don't know Peggie Hall, but have heard OF her for many years, on sites for Catalina and Tanzer boats. Today is the second time I've visited O'Day owners' forums, as I recently bought an O'Day 23 (my ninth boat), and needed some information (which I found) regarding the keel/centerboard and how to reinstall it. Seeing the snide remark about a newbie taking delivery of a boat without knowing how everything worked was quite disappointing, and lowered the good impressions I had gotten about that lady. ALL the newsgroups I do, or have belonged to are quite cooperative in helping such newbies learn how to take care of their boats, and it's not at all unusual for someone to have a piece of equipment they need help to operate.......... I hope that tone does not pervade this forum.
Peggie Hall's comment
I don't know Peggie Hall, but have heard OF her for many years, on sites for Catalina and Tanzer boats. Today is the second time I've visited O'Day owners' forums, as I recently bought an O'Day 23 (my ninth boat), and needed some information (which I found) regarding the keel/centerboard and how to reinstall it. Seeing the snide remark about a newbie taking delivery of a boat without knowing how everything worked was quite disappointing, and lowered the good impressions I had gotten about that lady. ALL the newsgroups I do, or have belonged to are quite cooperative in helping such newbies learn how to take care of their boats, and it's not at all unusual for someone to have a piece of equipment they need help to operate.......... I hope that tone does not pervade this forum.
I don't know Peggie Hall, but have heard OF her for many years, on sites for Catalina and Tanzer boats. Today is the second time I've visited O'Day owners' forums, as I recently bought an O'Day 23 (my ninth boat), and needed some information (which I found) regarding the keel/centerboard and how to reinstall it. Seeing the snide remark about a newbie taking delivery of a boat without knowing how everything worked was quite disappointing, and lowered the good impressions I had gotten about that lady. ALL the newsgroups I do, or have belonged to are quite cooperative in helping such newbies learn how to take care of their boats, and it's not at all unusual for someone to have a piece of equipment they need help to operate.......... I hope that tone does not pervade this forum.
Miller's Comment
... made me laugh. I remember when I took delivery of my O'Day 27. By that time, I'd had two day sailors and two keel boats. This was the first with a diesel. Anyhow, I went to the boat to check it out, being pretty sure I'd covered the bases, but I surely missed one thing. I didn't know how to SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! Boy, was it mortifying to ask around until I found someone who knew that pulling back on the throttle engaged the fuel shut off. The engine ran for about two hours before I figured it out Anyhow, as to your situation, given the size of the boat it could be several things. I assume it isn't a galley lever-operated pump since that would be too easy. So, it may be a foot pump. Or, someone converted it to electric, in which case it probably has a switch buried somewhere. There are in-line pumps that are not on-demand pumps which operate with a push-to-on switch. If it is one of those aftermarket pumps, that switch could be anywhere. A friend mounted his high so the kids could not turn it on, for example. Good luck! It's probably a prior-owner mod, so it will take some hunting. Rick D.
... made me laugh. I remember when I took delivery of my O'Day 27. By that time, I'd had two day sailors and two keel boats. This was the first with a diesel. Anyhow, I went to the boat to check it out, being pretty sure I'd covered the bases, but I surely missed one thing. I didn't know how to SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! Boy, was it mortifying to ask around until I found someone who knew that pulling back on the throttle engaged the fuel shut off. The engine ran for about two hours before I figured it out
Anyhow, as to your situation, given the size of the boat it could be several things. I assume it isn't a galley lever-operated pump since that would be too easy. So, it may be a foot pump. Or, someone converted it to electric, in which case it probably has a switch buried somewhere. There are in-line pumps that are not on-demand pumps which operate with a push-to-on switch. If it is one of those aftermarket pumps, that switch could be anywhere. A friend mounted his high so the kids could not turn it on, for example. Good luck! It's probably a prior-owner mod, so it will take some hunting. Rick D.
Miller's Comment
... made me laugh. I remember when I took delivery of my O'Day 27. By that time, I'd had two day sailors and two keel boats. This was the first with a diesel. Anyhow, I went to the boat to check it out, being pretty sure I'd covered the bases, but I surely missed one thing. I didn't know how to SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! Boy, was it mortifying to ask around until I found someone who knew that pulling back on the throttle engaged the fuel shut off. The engine ran for about two hours before I figured it out Anyhow, as to your situation, given the size of the boat it could be several things. I assume it isn't a galley lever-operated pump since that would be too easy. So, it may be a foot pump. Or, someone converted it to electric, in which case it probably has a switch buried somewhere. There are in-line pumps that are not on-demand pumps which operate with a push-to-on switch. If it is one of those aftermarket pumps, that switch could be anywhere. A friend mounted his high so the kids could not turn it on, for example. Good luck! It's probably a prior-owner mod, so it will take some hunting. Rick D.
... made me laugh. I remember when I took delivery of my O'Day 27. By that time, I'd had two day sailors and two keel boats. This was the first with a diesel. Anyhow, I went to the boat to check it out, being pretty sure I'd covered the bases, but I surely missed one thing. I didn't know how to SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! Boy, was it mortifying to ask around until I found someone who knew that pulling back on the throttle engaged the fuel shut off. The engine ran for about two hours before I figured it out
Anyhow, as to your situation, given the size of the boat it could be several things. I assume it isn't a galley lever-operated pump since that would be too easy. So, it may be a foot pump. Or, someone converted it to electric, in which case it probably has a switch buried somewhere. There are in-line pumps that are not on-demand pumps which operate with a push-to-on switch. If it is one of those aftermarket pumps, that switch could be anywhere. A friend mounted his high so the kids could not turn it on, for example. Good luck! It's probably a prior-owner mod, so it will take some hunting. Rick D.C25 Fresh Water
My C25 (1986) had a lever by the faucet that you operated to get water out of the faucet. It was a hand pump faucet. Like Rick said, the previous owner could have changed the original out for various other types including a foot pump, an electric pump with a push button, or even a pressure system. The pressure system would have a faucet somewhat like you see at home with a knob, or handle to turn the water on. In this case there should be a switch (breaker/fuse) to supply power to the pump which is controlled by pressure. That is it pumps until it reaches a certain pressure then shuts off until that pressure is released by turning the faucet on. I really hope this helps.
My C25 (1986) had a lever by the faucet that you operated to get water out of the faucet. It was a hand pump faucet. Like Rick said, the previous owner could have changed the original out for various other types including a foot pump, an electric pump with a push button, or even a pressure system. The pressure system would have a faucet somewhat like you see at home with a knob, or handle to turn the water on. In this case there should be a switch (breaker/fuse) to supply power to the pump which is controlled by pressure. That is it pumps until it reaches a certain pressure then shuts off until that pressure is released by turning the faucet on. I really hope this helps.
C25 Fresh Water
My C25 (1986) had a lever by the faucet that you operated to get water out of the faucet. It was a hand pump faucet. Like Rick said, the previous owner could have changed the original out for various other types including a foot pump, an electric pump with a push button, or even a pressure system. The pressure system would have a faucet somewhat like you see at home with a knob, or handle to turn the water on. In this case there should be a switch (breaker/fuse) to supply power to the pump which is controlled by pressure. That is it pumps until it reaches a certain pressure then shuts off until that pressure is released by turning the faucet on. I really hope this helps.
My C25 (1986) had a lever by the faucet that you operated to get water out of the faucet. It was a hand pump faucet. Like Rick said, the previous owner could have changed the original out for various other types including a foot pump, an electric pump with a push button, or even a pressure system. The pressure system would have a faucet somewhat like you see at home with a knob, or handle to turn the water on. In this case there should be a switch (breaker/fuse) to supply power to the pump which is controlled by pressure. That is it pumps until it reaches a certain pressure then shuts off until that pressure is released by turning the faucet on. I really hope this helps.
to dlewis812
relax a bit, my friend and realize that you'll laugh at this later on. The other day I took my boat out and the motor quit after about 10 minutes.... I sailed on out, determined to enjoy a perfect memorial day, but I kept thinking, @#$%% I have to take the thing in and have it checked out and I don't feel like messing with it----pooor me.... then about an hour later I thought...Hmmm, did I open the vent on the gas tank?...and that was it! (kind of embarassing since I've owned the boat for seven years) Here's what I suggest: Start at the faucet and track the water hose backward to find the pump. Determine if the pump is manual, a simple electric type or fully pressurized with a pressure tank. Since it's a Cat25, if there is no manual pump then the owner probably added an unpressurized system with a simple electric pump between the tank and the outlet. Then look for a switch and a fuse, on the breaker panel or in line. On my system the water pump is on the breaker panel and it makes a big racket when you open the faucet... I hate the thing, one of my projects is to convert back to manual. Besides it wastes water. So be patient and inspect your system... then... get back to us with a quick description of it and I'll bet you'll get some specific answers.
relax a bit, my friend and realize that you'll laugh at this later on. The other day I took my boat out and the motor quit after about 10 minutes.... I sailed on out, determined to enjoy a perfect memorial day, but I kept thinking, @#$%% I have to take the thing in and have it checked out and I don't feel like messing with it----pooor me.... then about an hour later I thought...Hmmm, did I open the vent on the gas tank?...and that was it! (kind of embarassing since I've owned the boat for seven years) Here's what I suggest: Start at the faucet and track the water hose backward to find the pump. Determine if the pump is manual, a simple electric type or fully pressurized with a pressure tank. Since it's a Cat25, if there is no manual pump then the owner probably added an unpressurized system with a simple electric pump between the tank and the outlet. Then look for a switch and a fuse, on the breaker panel or in line. On my system the water pump is on the breaker panel and it makes a big racket when you open the faucet... I hate the thing, one of my projects is to convert back to manual. Besides it wastes water. So be patient and inspect your system... then... get back to us with a quick description of it and I'll bet you'll get some specific answers.
to dlewis812
relax a bit, my friend and realize that you'll laugh at this later on. The other day I took my boat out and the motor quit after about 10 minutes.... I sailed on out, determined to enjoy a perfect memorial day, but I kept thinking, @#$%% I have to take the thing in and have it checked out and I don't feel like messing with it----pooor me.... then about an hour later I thought...Hmmm, did I open the vent on the gas tank?...and that was it! (kind of embarassing since I've owned the boat for seven years) Here's what I suggest: Start at the faucet and track the water hose backward to find the pump. Determine if the pump is manual, a simple electric type or fully pressurized with a pressure tank. Since it's a Cat25, if there is no manual pump then the owner probably added an unpressurized system with a simple electric pump between the tank and the outlet. Then look for a switch and a fuse, on the breaker panel or in line. On my system the water pump is on the breaker panel and it makes a big racket when you open the faucet... I hate the thing, one of my projects is to convert back to manual. Besides it wastes water. So be patient and inspect your system... then... get back to us with a quick description of it and I'll bet you'll get some specific answers.
relax a bit, my friend and realize that you'll laugh at this later on. The other day I took my boat out and the motor quit after about 10 minutes.... I sailed on out, determined to enjoy a perfect memorial day, but I kept thinking, @#$%% I have to take the thing in and have it checked out and I don't feel like messing with it----pooor me.... then about an hour later I thought...Hmmm, did I open the vent on the gas tank?...and that was it! (kind of embarassing since I've owned the boat for seven years) Here's what I suggest: Start at the faucet and track the water hose backward to find the pump. Determine if the pump is manual, a simple electric type or fully pressurized with a pressure tank. Since it's a Cat25, if there is no manual pump then the owner probably added an unpressurized system with a simple electric pump between the tank and the outlet. Then look for a switch and a fuse, on the breaker panel or in line. On my system the water pump is on the breaker panel and it makes a big racket when you open the faucet... I hate the thing, one of my projects is to convert back to manual. Besides it wastes water. So be patient and inspect your system... then... get back to us with a quick description of it and I'll bet you'll get some specific answers.
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