Hi friends,
Can anyone help identify the original purpose of this thru-hull fitting? I first though it was for the holding tank macerator pump, but that has its own, much narrower gauge fitting further inboard.
This is a 1.5" fitting capped with a PVC plumbing cap (which worries the heck out of me). It's located forward of the water heater and under the center dinette bench seat.
Thanks for any wisdom!
- nick
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Nick Tonkin
*Former* Website Administrator, C36/375IA
*Former* owner, C36 tr/fk #255, Santa Barbara, CA
I suspect it was the original overboard discharge for the head. I have the exact same thing on my boat. It would allow you to bypass the holding tank with a "Y" valve. If you were offshore for a period of time it might be something of value. Like conserving battery power.
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
Thanks Gary. Now I get it.
Nick Tonkin
*Former* Website Administrator, C36/375IA
*Former* owner, C36 tr/fk #255, Santa Barbara, CA