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Bruce In Bangkok

On Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:03:03 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

I'm about to begin the installation of plumbing components on a 30 ft
sailing cutter (new, "holeless" hull) with a basic complement of
fixtures which require through-hulls & seacocks:

Galley Sink Drain
Galley Salt Water Foot Pump
Engine Raw Water Intake
Head Vanity Sink Drain
Head Toilet Raw Water Intake
Head Overboard Discharge pre Holding Tank
Head Overboard Discharge post Holding Tank

My basic questions a

Which - if any - of these fixtures can share a common seacock, and
what are the standard or typical hose sizes for each of these
functions?

For example, can the galley sink drain and engine raw water intake be
'Y'd' off of the same seacock?
Likewise the toilet raw water intake and vanity sink drain?

Obviously, I'd like to minimize the number of holes I need to drill in
the hull, but don't want to violate any traditions...

Appreciate any thoughts.

Mike Worrall
Los Angeles

One thing you do need to be aware of is that the size and length of
the line effects the flow of water through that line. For instance,
plumbing the raw water feed to the head with a 1/2" hose the length of
the boat will lead to high pumping force.

It may seem logical that, if the feed line is below the water line
outside pressure will aid in water flow, but that is not wholly
accurate as a small line still impedes flow.

Do try and use generous line sizing to avoid this.

Speaking from experience.
Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)