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2. Bilge Pumping System
The Tayana 42 is equipped with a minimum of two bilge pumps – one electrical and one hand
operated. Both of these pumps should be checked every day that the yacht is sailed. The electrical
bilge pump is by PAR and is located in the same compartment as the fresh water pump. The
intake hose goes down past the engine and into the bilge sump below the engine. The pump outlet
is just above the water line on the side of the yacht. The most common problem is a dirty filter
next to the pump or a dirty pick-up screen. This may be cleaned simply by cleaning the filter or
pulling the suction hose up from the sump and removing the dirt. Any effort to keep the bilge
clean and sweet will pay off. The V-42 aft cockpit model has a deep sump and will easily have
room for an automatic bilge pump. A top of-the-line automatic bilge pump should be your boat’s
single most important investment. Reliable, dependable automatic bilge pump operation is
imperative! If your boat did not come with one, get one installed as soon as practical.
The hand bilge pump is generally located next to the helmsman or may be under the cabin sole.
Usually a gusher type, the hand bilge pump serves two purposes – it pumps the bilge and it pumps
the holding tank. By following the intake line from the pump aft, one will come to a set of two
valves. With one valve closed and the other open, you can see that the pump clears the bilge. By
reversing the closure of the valves, the pump clears the holding tank. A little experimenting will
show you the proper valve operation.
If equipped with a Yanmar 3QM30, there may be another bilge pump mounted on the engine.
This pump is continuously operating when the engine is running. If your engine has such a pump,
it is important to remember that the bilge is constantly being cleared and a leak might not be
apparent by simply looking into the bilge to see if there is water. We are told that the piping on
some of these pumps have been modified to provide cooling water to other auxiliaries such as
refrigeration systems.
3. Sanitation System
a. Holding Tank
Your V-42 has a holding tank system which is legal anywhere. The toilet may be pumped either
into the holding tank or overboard directly. If the holding tank is used, it may be cleared either
through an on-deck fitting or by the use of the bilge pump, as described above.
The holding tank is located forward between the water tanks. It should be kept clean by
pumping clear water into it periodically and using any of the deodorizers found on the market.
Many boats are installing their own upgraded marine sanitation systems. Add these schematics to
your “Smart Book”.
b. The Toilet
The toilet is one of the standard U.S. makes using seawater for flushing. The normal
maintenance is of the pump. Head manufacturers all produce pump rebuild kits and you should
have one aboard at all times. Probably the dirtiest job afloat is cleaning a plugged head outlet line.
The toilet may become plugged for a variety of reasons. Most commonly, a toy, tampon, or too
Summary of Contents for VANCOUVER 42
Page 1: ...1 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL TAYANA VANCOUVER 42...
Page 2: ...2 Tayana V 42 Center Cockpit Sailplan...
Page 3: ...3 Tayana V 42 Aft Cockpit Interior Layout...
Page 12: ...12 Figure II 1 Fiberglass Layout Schedule...
Page 13: ...13 Figure II 2 V 42 Deck and Hull Joint...
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Page 37: ...37 Figure IV 1 Fuel Supply Plumbing...
Page 38: ...38 Figure IV 2 Fluid Plumbing System...
Page 39: ...39 Figure IV 3 Center Cockpit Tankage Diagram...
Page 43: ...43 TABLE IV 1 Direct Current Energy Audit...
Page 48: ...48 Figure IV 6 Waste Water Plumbing System...
Page 51: ...51 Figure IV 8 Propane System...
