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Author: | jrcinnh [ Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | v358 transom shower access |
The transom shower on my boat is leaking. When I move the silver regulator handle to turn on the water, it leaks inside the bilge, probably at the regulator. The hose and it's sprayer seem fine, and do work. There are no leaks on the portion I can pull out of the boat. I'm hoping something as simple as a loose connection between the hose and the regulator. I can seem the water dripping from inside the engine compartment but I can't see the regulator and I can't reach it. If I remove the power inlet panel in the same locker can I reach the bottom of the regulator? My other choice is climb up and lay on the engines and see if I can reach the bottom of the regulator, this seems unlikely and I will break something. The last resort is the Bill Kearney documented removal of the storage compartment. Any other ideas? |
Author: | sj901196 [ Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: v358 transom shower access |
yep remove the 4 screws that hold the jncoming shore power and ypu can gain access that way. Cheeers Sean 358V 2008 |
Author: | wkearney99 [ Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:05 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: v358 transom shower access |
Yes, my thought was the shore power panel too. But I'm not sure how much slack exists in it's wiring. There's also the shore water hookup panel. That's caulked all around the edges but would come out without much trouble. That's going to have a Whale brand tubing connector that could be easily released. That might be a better option than the shore power panel. I'd start by trying to get a look back up there to see which of the two has more slack. I've had luck with a mirror on a telescoping handle to see back up into areas like that. Still, prepare for it to be a cuss-like-mad hassle, and two days of Ibuprofen afterwards from all the contorting. And of course you MUST make sure all AC power is disconnected if you're going to be working back there. As in, disconnect the shore power cable entirely. |
Author: | jrcinnh [ Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: v358 transom shower access |
Thanks, Bill I already had the discussion with my wife about turning off the air conditioning while I "play around". Are you saying that the starboard wall of the shore power locker is caulked in or just the actual shore water pressure reducer/connector? Looking at pictures, I don't think my arm could bend the right way if I had to go through the hole for the shore water. As a last resort, does the floor of the starboard cockpit locker, under the seat come out by itself or do I have to do the whole disassembly that you did? I'm heading up in the morning, hoping for a nice day or two before Irene hits. Actually hoping she turns east damn soon. Where not supposed to worry about hurricanes in NH. |
Author: | jrcinnh [ Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: v358 transom shower access |
Well that has to be the easiest fix that I ever did. Finally got a few minutes without the AC on today. Only four screws holding the power plug panel, once removed it has enough slack in the wire to push it to the side. There is a cable tie that cutting would give even more slack. I reached in, found the hose. The white sprayer hose was loose from the silver hose coming from the mixer handle. Couldn't pull it enough to see if but I could easily feel it. I tightened it up and no more leaks. |
Author: | wkearney99 [ Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: v358 transom shower access |
jrcinnh wrote: Well that has to be the easiest fix that I ever did. Bravo! No doubt you saved yourself from paying a couple hundred having a dealer or mechanic do it. And now the rest of us know how to get in there when we need it, thanks. |
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