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Post by optimystic on Oct 30, 2014 21:48:54 GMT
I have gone through the manual and don't see any description as to how to shut off the water supply specifically for the cockpit shower. I need to shut down the water supply for that area, and drain the lines to prevent freezing. The rest of the water systems will stay on as we will sail through the winter so I don't want to drain or shut off supply for the whole boat. Any ideas?
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Post by jdl01 on Oct 30, 2014 23:29:32 GMT
I haven't found a shut off either. If you want to keep the main system pressurized you will probably have to add an in line ball valve shutoff on the inboard end of the flexible shower hose.
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Post by sailbleu on Oct 31, 2014 5:46:51 GMT
I have gone through the manual and don't see any description as to how to shut off the water supply specifically for the cockpit shower. I need to shut down the water supply for that area, and drain the lines to prevent freezing. The rest of the water systems will stay on as we will sail through the winter so I don't want to drain or shut off supply for the whole boat. Any ideas? Have you checked the shower hose ? If you track it upstream there should be a valve somewhere , atleast in my boat there is one . Strangely enough it's located in my big starboard cockpit locker where it is exposed to outside temperatures as if it would be installed on the deck.That much for preventing damage during the winter. Never used it though , infact we never use the outside shower at all so the valve remains closed. But if you want a valve it would be wise to install it inside , no need for a drain when you 're able to swing some water out of the hose by taking the showerhead off. Once you have some air in the system there's room for ice-expansion. Regards |
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Post by MickeyB on Oct 31, 2014 7:24:30 GMT
My shower cut off is underneath the port side seating in the cockpit. If you open up the seat, then look underneath the hinge area, mine is located there.
I have a 34.2 but I expect these things are in similar places.
Apart from the bi-annual movement check, mine is always open.
Mike
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