We have a Passage 42, We have a leak in our aft watertank, has anyone had the experience, any advice ,as to pulling up cabinsole, is there an inspection cover on tank? Thankyou to our fellow sailor , on replying to our email. Jim & Jane
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Jim and Jane
..sorry you didn't get a response the first time. I would call Hunter customer service who can give you advise. However, as a Hunter 40.5 owner, I had several. In the aft, the tank is a large poly sitting on a shelf. It apparently leaked a couple of times but I could not figure put the source. Finally, I realized that filling it up all the way was the problem. So, it is at a top fitting, inlet or vent. I now leave about 2" below the top. No more problems, even under 20 degrees heel for a long time. (I know, I know, I should reef...) Also, on the 40.5, there are two tanks under the cabin sole. They are intregal with the hull liner. They have a glass top that screws on to the tank. Over time, with normal hull flex, they seep, causing damage to the sole if not repaired. For mine, I have found simply bedding the screws again has fixed the problem. However, in any case do not pressurize the tanks when you fill them. Drain enough water out of each to empty the filler hose and take the pressure off the lids. Just run the water a while from each tank. Good luck. Maybe someone can give you a better reply. Rick D.
..sorry you didn't get a response the first time. I would call Hunter customer service who can give you advise. However, as a Hunter 40.5 owner, I had several. In the aft, the tank is a large poly sitting on a shelf. It apparently leaked a couple of times but I could not figure put the source. Finally, I realized that filling it up all the way was the problem. So, it is at a top fitting, inlet or vent. I now leave about 2" below the top. No more problems, even under 20 degrees heel for a long time. (I know, I know, I should reef...) Also, on the 40.5, there are two tanks under the cabin sole. They are intregal with the hull liner. They have a glass top that screws on to the tank. Over time, with normal hull flex, they seep, causing damage to the sole if not repaired. For mine, I have found simply bedding the screws again has fixed the problem. However, in any case do not pressurize the tanks when you fill them. Drain enough water out of each to empty the filler hose and take the pressure off the lids. Just run the water a while from each tank. Good luck. Maybe someone can give you a better reply. Rick D.
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My aft tank has been leaking for a while. I have tried afew things to fix the leak but am hoping the last thing I did fixed it. 1. Had a leak on the tank vent. Resealed the hose where it joins the tank. 2. Leak at the water pump. I fixed the pump so it can't move which fixed the leak. The water from the pump would settle around the tank which made me think it was leaking. I have not checked to see if #2 stopped the water from being around the outside of the tank yet. To remove the tank will take a bit of work. I have been putting the project off but it's on my list of things to do. As far as I know there are no inspection plates. I made plates for all my tanks and plan on installing them this spring. Let me know how it goes.
My aft tank has been leaking for a while. I have tried afew things to fix the leak but am hoping the last thing I did fixed it. 1. Had a leak on the tank vent. Resealed the hose where it joins the tank. 2. Leak at the water pump. I fixed the pump so it can't move which fixed the leak. The water from the pump would settle around the tank which made me think it was leaking. I have not checked to see if #2 stopped the water from being around the outside of the tank yet. To remove the tank will take a bit of work. I have been putting the project off but it's on my list of things to do. As far as I know there are no inspection plates. I made plates for all my tanks and plan on installing them this spring. Let me know how it goes.
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