Where are the shutoff valves?

[BaltimoreSailor]

Just bought a 2005 Larson 270 Cabio 5.7, and while I have almost every manual, there are things the manuals didn't cover. Mostly, where are the water shutoff valves? The person I bought from never tried to use those things, so he was no help.

The boat has a head with shower, and three faucets (head, galley, cockpit). When I turn on the water pump I hear it running, but nothing out of the faucets. I've put water in the tank, so I know it's not dry. There don't seem to be access panels anywhere

Any suggestions?

 

[alldodge]

Not going to find much of anything on the water system of a boat. Most don't have any valves from factory, any that are found have been installed by the prior owner.

Are you sure the pump works? Could be the pump needs replaced. The intake line going to the pump normally has some kind of a strainer, check to see if it's clogged. If the system froze due to lack of winterization you will need to replace some of it

Check the cabin bilge to see if water is leaking there.

 

[tpenfield]

I've owned 2 boats with water systems . . . no shut off valves. the only thing you might find with valves are the lines to/from the engine to the water heater (if it has one). If your pressure pump runs continuously, it may be broken or leaking, as AD stated.

Most boat water systems operate off a 45 psi pressure pump (Shurflo brand)

 

[Scott Danforth]

lines could be busted too.

 

[BaltimoreSailor]

Well, the thing is that these valves are all referenced by the manuals. Intake valve for the toilet, for the air conditioner, for the the water tank to the pump. . .

 

[flashback]

You may have thru hull fittings for the AC and head but certainly not for the water heater.