2000 22 WA-OB (frd bilge & Vacuflush)

[Themikehyde]

Hello everyone, just purchased this boat, and trying to find access to forward bilge. Does it have one, because I do not see any access? I was thinking of pulling the table mount out to see what is underneath?

Investigating the wet carpet in the cabin.

I am trying to test the Vacuflush. It seems to be pumping, but does not shut off. I am trying to determine if it is not building up vacuum, or the vacuum switch is not cutting off. Probably ordering the vacuum pressure gauge from SeaCoast today. I was just wondering if anyone has pulled that unit out to clean back there.

Where is the pump for the floor lockers, I was told it was bad.

Thanks,
Mike

[goodday]

how is the seal on the toilet, does the bowel hold water?, silicone spray rubber seal if water is not holding in bowel, seal might be bad or missing or something else wrong ? ,

[Chris]

Hey Mike, check out the thread here. viewtopic.php?p=551#p551

Let me know whether this addresses your issue.

Also, to the right of the helm is a speaker box that is mounted to the wall, it's behind this box ( held on by 8 or so screws) where I find access to the vacuflush pump, motor, tank, etc.

Chris

[Themikehyde]

Thanks guys.
Head - yes, the bowl is holding water. The pump runs and appears to be creating the vacuum, it just does not cut off. Thinking pressure switch.

Bilge - From what I have been hearing, the 22 does not have a forward bilge access, like the 24.

Mike

[nclhv123]

i have a 99 22 w/a and it doesn't appear to have a forward bilge pump, as for the toilet make sure the fresh water tank has water in it and there are no leaks in the tubing.

[Themikehyde]

Thanks, I have come to the conclusion there is no forward accessible bilge.

I am getting fresh water into the head. Th vacuum pump is running, and appears to build up vacuum. It just does not shut off.

I may order the vacuum tester from Sea Coast.
Mike

[cliffdweller]

The only access to the forward bilge area I am aware of is through the pedestal mount for the table. Remove the screws and the mount will come out. I had to check the forward area for water leakage and found a lot of fiberglass debris there and it clogged the drain. I used a shop vac to get the junk out and have not had a problem since. I do not have a forward bilge pump even though there is a switch on the helm.

[Chris]

Here's a suggestion. Count the thru-hulls on your boat's hull. Each one of them should lead somewhere and you should know what each thru-hull services. Be it AC, sink, shower, bilge, wash down, head, cooling, live well, fish box, anchor box, etc. Don't assume one thru-hull serves multiple devices, be certain.

Chris (looking for a replacement motor...)

[Themikehyde]

Cliff,
I may pull the table mount up to see whats in there.
Chris,
That is a good idea. I think I have all thru-hulls accounted for, but will double check.
What type of motor are you looking for?

Yesterday a piece of my Hawsepipe for the anchor rode cracked. Hope I can find an equivalent replacement!
Thanks,
Mike

[Chris]

Hey Mike!

Good luck finding that replacement.

I'm looking for a Merc 2 stroke XL OB in the 200 HP range. Mine ended up destroying the #6 cylinder on a 2 yr rebuilt powerhead. If I can't locate something in $5K range, I'll be putting the hull out to pasture.

Chris