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Plugged Flybridge Drains on my 1977 43' Double cabin

Discussion in 'Viking Yacht' started by Kdog, Jul 24, 2014.

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  1. Kdog, Jul 24, 2014
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    My Flybridge deck drains are plugged. Any suggestions on how to unplug them? I used high pressure water but that did not work.
  2. Capt Ralph, Jul 24, 2014
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    Good shop vac from above. I hope you did not use high pressure from above.
  3. Kdog, Jul 24, 2014
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    The drains look to small to get enough suction with a shop vac. I use just hose pressure in one drain and water came up the other drain. Where do these drain to? Do they tie into another drain?
  4. Capt Ralph, Jul 24, 2014
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    Maybe T'd below the deck.
    Shop vac one drain and plug the other(S). Small lines will clog with small items over time. Removing backwards (as they pile) is the first path to take.

    I'm sorry I can not offer the schematic of your plumbing. Your event is not unheard of in anybodys ship. Work backwards when drawing a drain line.
  5. NYCAP123, Jul 25, 2014
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    Why not just snake them with a wire hanger?
  6. Kdog, Aug 10, 2014
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    Unplugged the Drains

    I found that the hose going the overboard drain was crimped I replaced it and all is good.
  7. sbu22, Mar 10, 2016
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    Kdog - if you're still out there - where are the FB drains? I'll be durned if I've seen them on my 76 43 DC.