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5.8 Water systems
The water system consists of a potable water system supplying the craft’s water taps
and toilet flushing water. For drainage there is a black water system to handle the
toilet water and a grey water system to pump the shower water directly overboard.
The drainage from the galley and bathroom sinks is directly released overboard.
5.8.1 Potable water
The potable water is stored in the water tank on starboard side of the technical
compartment. The tank level is readable on the tank capacity monitor on the
dashboard. On the port side of the technical space there is a potable water pressure
pump situated to pressurize the potable water system.
Water is heated by the boiler when shore power
connection is established, when the boat is underway,
the boiler uses the warm water generated by the
starboard engine cooling system to keep the water in
the boiler at the required temperature.
The potable water pump is operated from the panel
next to the dashboard. See chapter 5.6.12 for panel
layout. During your stay on the boat, the potable water
system should stay pressurized.
When leaving the boat for a long period of time, the
potable water pump should be switched off as should
the boiler.
After not using the potable water system for a long period, the system should be
flushed by draining the tank and by leaving the taps running. Refill the water storage
tank with fresh water after flushing through the system.
DANGER
The water in the potable water
systems can be a hazard for
legionnaire’s disease whilst
not in use for a long period of
time.
Familiarize yourself with the
legionnaire’s disease hazards
to keep your potable water
system in good health.
