I just bought a hunter 260 and was curious as to where the water from the sinks go. Does it go to the same holding tank as the black water? Or overboard?
sink water?
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I know you're gonna watch it now. And I know you're gonna think it's kinda cool, too!
I'm gonna get the wife to turn on the sink just so I can watch it when I get back to the boat that is. I should be installing my remote engine controls as we speak but I got a good case of food poisoning on Friday at lunch and haven't been able to get out of the house since.
Get under the sink and follow the hose, it should lead straight to a below the waterline thru-hull. The water level inside the hose stays at the waterline. Heavy solids will fall through and liquids will be replaced by those entering the drain. This system does not work very well when the boat is docked as floating solids will remain in the hose and over extended periods can clog it. On the other hand when the boat is moving and water is rushing across the opening it creates a syphon which pulls the water out of the hose. The drain hose is also prone to gargle as the boat falls and rises among the waves altering the waterline level. On some boats as they heel the sink may get filled with water. I like to keep the sink drain thru-hull open to keep the water in it from getting stagnant but it is important to inspect the hose and clamps frequently to prevent any accidents.