chargerboy
Petty Officer 1st Class
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- Apr 28, 2010
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Ok guys, my '67 Chris Craft is about to arrive in my driveway any day now to start working on. I'm going to start right away with the decking, and everything underneath it. I think I've got everything figured out, but know little about boat plumbing. I am a home contractor, so I know how to do it, but what components are needed for a full fresh water and waste system?
So far, the boat has a hand pump in the head to pump water out of the lake for the sink, and there is no toilet, or any holding tanks. Galley faucets currently run off water hookup only, I want everything to work off of a holding tank system, and be able to hook up water at the dockside as well.
What size holding tanks should I be shopping for?
What kind of pump should I be using for fresh water and how is it installed?
What connections should be used for a waste pump out and how does that work?
Is it acceptable to direct gray water right out the boat? Or does it have to be stored on board also?
I've looked through many catalogs online and have found all sorts of components that may or may not be necessary, like pressure regulators, fancy connections, etc. Any tips or a complete list of what I should be looking for would be awesome. Space isn't a huge factor, there is tons of room under the decks, about 2 and a half feet high by 9 feet wide by 14 feet long in the bilge.
In the end, I'm looking for the most economical yet functional solution. Something that hopefully doesn't smell bad when it's done
So far, the boat has a hand pump in the head to pump water out of the lake for the sink, and there is no toilet, or any holding tanks. Galley faucets currently run off water hookup only, I want everything to work off of a holding tank system, and be able to hook up water at the dockside as well.
What size holding tanks should I be shopping for?
What kind of pump should I be using for fresh water and how is it installed?
What connections should be used for a waste pump out and how does that work?
Is it acceptable to direct gray water right out the boat? Or does it have to be stored on board also?
I've looked through many catalogs online and have found all sorts of components that may or may not be necessary, like pressure regulators, fancy connections, etc. Any tips or a complete list of what I should be looking for would be awesome. Space isn't a huge factor, there is tons of room under the decks, about 2 and a half feet high by 9 feet wide by 14 feet long in the bilge.
In the end, I'm looking for the most economical yet functional solution. Something that hopefully doesn't smell bad when it's done
