Sunday 19th, March, 2023
- Clean Heads
Clean forward and aft heads - Test shower bilge
Test show bilge - float switch not activating
Manual switch is working
Remove lid and screen
No debris or obvious problem
Replace screen and lid
Fuse not in holder, insert 10A fuse, to be replaced with 5A fuse
Test run on manual and auto - works well - Check shaft seal / Stuffing box
dry - Check Engine Bilge
dry - Check mid bilge
remove little water from mid bilge - Trace leak from mid bilge
Remove water from mid bilge after working on shower bilge
Water leaked into mid bilge after shower bilge activated
Run fresh water tap in galley - no leak - rules out fresh water leak from pressure pump circuit
Pour bucket of water in shower - Leaks into mid bilge
Check all fittings on shower bilge - ok
Check shower bilge area and bilge outlet area - both sowing no signs of leaks
Appears that when the shower bilge is activated it pumps out through the shared bilge outlet and some flows back into the mid bilge from where it joins the shared outlet hose.
Check for one way valve, if not fitted, then fit one. - Boom bag stretched
Checked setting of boom bag ropes
While resetting noticed that the boom was at an unusual angle.
Gooseneck had come apart, clip missing, roll pin failed
Re assemble main boom gooseneck
Old spare found in parts, use to compare with new one to be purchased, holes line up.
Sunday 12th, March, 2023
- Check shaft seal / Stuffing box
Dry, no change - Check Engine Bilge
Dry - Check Shower bilge container
Dry