aft bilge

[msballin]

Good morning - In the floor of the aft cabin of my 2000 340, there is a small ( aprox. 12"X12") compartment with a bilge pump accessible by lifting a carpet covered hatch. Occasionally water accumulates in there which has sort of a petroleum based odor. Was wondering where this water would be coming from. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Mike

 

[Lazy Daze]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe it's your shower/sink pump. Water goes there, then gets pumped out. It's an enclosed box so you you don't get bad odors coming up into the cabin. Funny thing is, a lot of manufacturers just let that soapy/dirty water dump right into the bilge.

 

[Southpaw II]

This box also drains the condensate from the air conditioner.

 

[msballin]

Actually, it is aft of that. That compartment you are talking about is fine and dry. The compartment I'm referring to is immediately forward of the seating in the aft cabin.

 

[boatmailster]

look for leaking portholes or leak around floor drain in head

 

[chelepop]

Good morning - In the floor of the aft cabin of my 2000 340, there is a small ( aprox. 12"X12") compartment with a bilge pump accessible by lifting a carpet covered hatch. Occasionally water accumulates in there which has sort of a petroleum based odor. Was wondering where this water would be coming from. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Mike

Just a thought, something to check .......... inside the head, under the door frame, check for voids in caulk. Can easily see if your on the outside looking upside-down inside (on your knees).