city water connection

[wincrasher]

The manual on my new boat shows both a water fill and a city water connection on the starboard side. I only see a single point, which I assume is the tank fill. Has a city water connection been eliminated, or just moved somewhere?

 

[BradOwens]

Hello,

The water tank fill is a metal fitting usually mounted on the starboard deck. It is the same type cap as the holding tank pump-out fitting, but says "Water", and needs a tool to open. The fresh water connection is a plastic flip off cap that covers a garden hose type connector and is usually on the starboard side of the hull.

Brad

 

[Red Raven]

I have no city (pressure) water connection either though it is shown in the manual. I assume it has been eliminated from the standard build. Probably more trouble than it was worth (high pressure can cause leaks).

 

[wincrasher]

Thanks. I was thinking that was the case.

 

[knotflying]

The city water connection was eliminated, I think, in 2011.

 

[Scuffy]

I did hear some of the peeps forgot to disconnect them; OMG. Can you imagine trying to leave the dock with the water hose umbilical cord still attached?

 

[stwendl]

It's a bad state of our society when we have to redesign technology because people leave without unhooking water and fuel hose and electrical chords

Guess we are so used to wireless technology that we now need hose less water and fuel connections 😀

 

[wincrasher]

It's probably best to run off your onboard pump and tank anyways. If the pumps aren't used regularly, then tend to go kaput.

 

[Irish Mist]

The other issue is if you leave the boat and forget to turn off the city water.. If a line breaks inside the boat, there is potential to fill the boat with water.

 

[knotflying]

Yeah, there were more issues caused by having the connection than it was worth. Mostly they either leaked or blew off all together.

 

[JamesTXSD]

RVs use city water connections all the time. Mostly without issue. Part of the issue with a boat is the fact that it is moving all the time, even at the dock. Not to mention that most marinas DON'T have a water hookup at each slip - you have to share the water situation with 4 or 5 neighbors.

You use more water when connected to city water. You don't have that burbling pump motor reminding you of every drop of water you use.

We use a pressure reducer with our motorhome - keeps the city water pressure at a manageable flow when connected. Most flexible water systems (as in an RV or a boat) can't handle the water pressure you get at your house.

Different connections for different uses. I don't see the point of a city water connection on a boat.

 

[Barry Cohen]

Many Tugnutters have expressed their disappointment with the city water inlet on their RT's. I actually broke my original inlet and tried to replace it. The original is no longer available, so I replaced it with the available upgrade. All I had to do is enlarge the hole using a Dremel tool. The upgrade is much m ore robust than the original. The key is just cracking the city water faucet just enough to initiate flow. Galley, head and cockpit shower now work great when on city water.

Pics and a video posted here:

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