Fresh Water System

Fresh Water Tank

The tank, made out of polyethene plastic and taking 250 litres (55 GB, 65 US gallons), is situated under the saloon floor, accessible through hatches.

Clean the tank and check the water level through the twist cap on the tank.

The tank filler is on deck, on the port side, marked “Water.” When filling, check the air vent on the starboard topside. As soon as there is water coming out of the vent, stop the filling.

Do not push the water hose down the filling pipe. This causes back pressure in the tank, and the saloon floor may even lift slightly. Release the tank pressure by opening a fresh water tap and letting excessive water run out until the floor has settled back.

Additional Water Tank

An additional 100-litre (22 GB, 26 US gallons) polyethene water tank can be fitted in the bow under the forward cabin berths. This tank has its own filler on deck, port side, marked “Water.” The tank can be cleaned by opening the cap, like the main tank.

You can select either tank by means of a 3-way cock under the saloon steps. The positions of the cock are marked FWD (additional tank) and Main (main tank).

Due to possible remains of the manufacturing process, a new tank may give a certain taste to the drinking water. We flush the tanks before installation, but in the beginning, we advise you to use much water for washing and cleaning up, etc., to get frequent refilling and to get rid of the taste.

CAUTION: Get the air out!

When filling the tanks, always expel possible air from the system, especially the warm water branch, by opening the service taps and letting the air out until the water starts running.

X in yachts built in the spring 1983 and later: 450 l.