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Does anyone know how to run the shower drain so that it doesn't drain into the bilge?

Recent Replies

How to remove / grease the helm of an Oceanis 400.   (1)
JamieB at 11:50pm 08.03.21
Is it as simple as just removing the main bolt and forcing it off? There's a small hole which looks
How to remove / grease the helm of an Oceanis 400.
JamieB at 11:44pm 08.03.21
Thanks so much. I'll have to go get one as I don't think we've got one on the boat.
Transport Costs?
MitchM at 10:24pm 08.03.21
Repowering the 2001 Beneteau 361
MitchM at 10:20pm 08.03.21
There are a number of threads on this and other sailing forums about the added costs if you replace
Drain/holding tank for small shower
rickortega at 9:25pm 08.03.21
Wow I appreciate the replies! Controlling the bilge stink is my motivation for this project. I do no
Furling Main Winter Storage
tfox2069 at 9:20pm 08.03.21
I pull my sails off every winter on the Chesapeake to have them inspected for needed repairs and be
Mary E
FastOlson at 8:41pm 08.03.21
I wish they would have actual sailors proof those stories. Sank, it did. "Capsize" it did not. The q
Furling Main Winter Storage
Pat Hooyman at 8:37pm 08.03.21
I have done it both ways. On our 41 the main is a beast. I have stored at home, but generally lea
Furling Main Winter Storage
Pat Hooyman at 8:13pm 08.03.21
I have had such a main on my 44 DS for 13 years and I always struck it, folded it gently, and stowe
Launched my HMS 23
Murgatroid at 8:12pm 08.03.21
Heavens to ... same as Allmand HMS 23 right. Rare but cool boat. Enjoy! To be honest, I'm thinki
Chain snubbers
Blitz at 7:53pm 08.03.21
Why would you put a snubber on rope rode? I would think the snubber on a rope rope would allow the
Drain/holding tank for small shower
Peggie Hall HeadMistress at 7:45pm 08.03.21
There are two places you DON'T want shower water to go--the bilge and your toilet waste holding tank
Mary E
Michael Davis at 7:00pm 08.03.21
Makes you wonder if they replaced all the ballast.
Restoring lens on Raymarine "C" Series Chart Plotters   (1)
Blitz at 6:51pm 08.03.21
I had the same issue with a I70 multi function display that is about nine years old but was on the b
Chain snubbers
Captain Larry-DH at 6:44pm 08.03.21
What's the elasticity of the Dyneema? With nylon running @ around 30% there's little to no shock as
Launched my HMS 23
LeeandRick at 6:39pm 08.03.21
Heavens to ... same as Allmand HMS 23 right. Rare but cool boat. Enjoy!

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