Re: Galley Sink Won't Drain

Bob Ohler · Post by **Bob Ohler** » Jun 12th, '97, 21:04

The galley sink in my recently aquired CD25D hull # 2 won't drain while in port, even though the seacock is open. The sink in the head appears to drain ok, even though both sinks share the same seacock. I removed the drain hose from the bottom of the sink, blew into the hose which cleared water which was remaining in the hose, and the problem seemed to be resolved. However, after I re-attached the hose and pumped water into the sink, once again, the sink would not drain. The hose drops straight down out of the sink on the port side of the boat, travels under the the front on the engine, then makes a bend, before joining the drain from the head on the starboard side before going into the seacock. Would it be possible that the boat would have to be underway for the galley sink to drain? This would not seem right to me! Thanks, Bob Ohler

bobohler@chesapeake.net

Tom Bailey · Post by **Tom Bailey** » Jun 13th, '97, 14:21

How long has it been since you had a bottom job? I could be that you have just enough growth at the entrance of the seacock to block the flow from gravity, but allow it to clear when you blew into it. You would probably have felt some resistance when you were blowing though.

trbailey@gte.net

Catherine Monaghan · Post by **Catherine Monaghan** » Jun 13th, '97, 15:34

Bob,

Is there a Y-valve at which each hose is connected before entering the seacock? If so, maybe the valve is only open for the head sink and not the galley sink. Try adjusting the valve. Or, maybe there's a clog in the valve?

There may be growth in the hose, in the thru-hull, or on the boat's bottom interfering with the exit of water from the boat. If there's a clog in the hose, close the seacock, remove the hose and take it outside and whack it against a piling to breakup whatever is in there and dump it out, or try reaming it out with a snake. Then re-attach the hose to the sink and at the Y-valve or thru-hull fitting. Don't forget to double-clamp it. If there's growth on the bottom or in the thru-hull, you'll have to haul the boat to take care of it.

Make sure you wipe all dishes, pot, pans, etc. with a paper towel and dump all remnants of food into the trash before placing them in the sink. This will help to avoid getting any food items lodged in the drain hose.

catherine_monaghan@merck.com
Cape Dory 32 REALIZATION
Raritan Bay

Bob Ohler wrote: The galley sink in my recently aquired CD25D hull # 2 won't drain while in port, even though the seacock is open. The sink in the head appears to drain ok, even though both sinks share the same seacock. I removed the drain hose from the bottom of the sink, blew into the hose which cleared water which was remaining in the hose, and the problem seemed to be resolved. However, after I re-attached the hose and pumped water into the sink, once again, the sink would not drain. The hose drops straight down out of the sink on the port side of the boat, travels under the the front on the engine, then makes a bend, before joining the drain from the head on the starboard side before going into the seacock. Would it be possible that the boat would have to be underway for the galley sink to drain? This would not seem right to me! Thanks, Bob Ohler

catherine_monaghan@merck.com

Darin R. Bartram · Post by **Darin R. Bartram** » Jun 16th, '97, 07:52

I have a CD25 with the same problem. Despite a clear drain hose and open seacock, the water just stays in the sink for no apparent reason. I finally gave up trying to fix it and bought a plunger head (i.e., just the cup)from a hardware store. Once I give a quick plunge, the sink fully drains on its own. (I would be interested in hearing whether there are people out there with CD25s that do not have this problem.)

drb@escm.com

Jon F. Larson · Post by **Jon F. Larson** » Jun 18th, '97, 22:18

I had that same problem with my CD22. The sink in that had a plastic trap attached to the drain with the drain hose attached to the trap. I simply took the trap off and attached the drain hose directly to the sink...worked fine. That may or may not be your problem, but it's worth a look...amazing if it as after all these years!!

Jon Larson
Cape Dory 30 PERI
San Francisco Bay

Darin R. Bartram wrote: I have a CD25 with the same problem. Despite a clear drain hose and open seacock, the water just stays in the sink for no apparent reason. I finally gave up trying to fix it and bought a plunger head (i.e., just the cup)from a hardware store. Once I give a quick plunge, the sink fully drains on its own. (I would be interested in hearing whether there are people out there with CD25s that do not have this problem.)

jon9@ix.netcom.com