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3607 Aft Cabin waste water discharge

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  1. 1000 islands, Apr 21, 2013
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    1000 islands

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    Hi all, I've just found this forum and from what I see it is quite populated with lots of various boaters.

    I purchased a 1989 3607 Aft Cabin last fall and the surveyor said that the waste water discharge valve is open. When I tried to close it I couldn't move it, but I noticed there are 2 wires that go to where the valve lever is located.

    I there some type of electrical locking mechanism to keep the valve open or closed?

    Thanks
  2. SeaDragon, Apr 21, 2013
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    Those should be ground wires connecting the thru hull to your ships bonding system/ground. You should probably check if is discharge or intake before closing it.
  3. Sea Ya, Apr 22, 2013
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    I have the same boat, purchased 4 years ago. I had 2 waste water valves, one for each holding tank both of which were frozen open. I removed them both and capped the inlets with bronze caps for possible future use. I rely solely on the holding tanks. This makes me legal no matter where I boat. The wires ware part of the bonding system. The problem shows you that you should definitely exercise all valves frequently.
  4. 1000 islands, Apr 29, 2013
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    I found one discharge on the starboard side, but I can't seem to see the other one....where is it on your boat?
  5. Sea Ya, Apr 29, 2013
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    They are right behind the motors close to the transmissions. They are aftermarket installs so the probably will not match yours. My boat was wired for electric heads but I don't believe they were ever installed do to the fact that there are no breakers in the panel. We have manual heads which each had a wye valve allowing overboard or tank disposal. I removed both wye valves when I removed the overboards.
  6. 1000 islands, Jun 19, 2013
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    Problem solved....the discharge on the starboard side is for both fore and aft waste tanks, with a diversion valve at the junction. It has been set to close for both tanks so nothing can be pumped directly into the sea/river/lake etc.
  7. Pascal, Jun 19, 2013
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    Keep in mind that to be legal and pass a boarding, the valves need to be secured. Typically it means either using a zip tie to lock it close or removing the handle.

    Otherwise, you risk a violation or finel
  8. 1000 islands, Jun 20, 2013
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    The valve is locked with a zip tie, but thanks for the heads up Pascal