Smell in closet and Head - 1972 43' DC

[JPBuffalo]

I am getting a stale - pungent smell in the forward head (off the galley) and the forward birth closet (back side of the forward head). Comes and goes .. I am using an ozonator and an air filter to help combat the smell .. but would like to find the origin.

I have bleached and cleaned the holding tanks (4x's cycle) - appears to have resolved the sulfur water smell. I have also used porta-pak Walex Deodorizer in the heads - much success in the aft head .. not as much in the forward.

Boat is new to us this year and I don't know the last time the waste tank was pumped out.

Any suggestions?

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Just one. Spray OdorGone on outside of hoses while you're waiting to replace them.

https://www.amazon.com/OdorGone-Prof...words=odorgone

[wpc691]

Get the tank pumped out pronto; the warning light could be out - mine is. Try to assure you use a facility that has a pumpout with oomph...we've found many marinas have weak systems that struggle with tall boats. Any evidence of trouble in the forward bilge? I use a product called Noflex Digestor after it was recommended here - you'll find a couple of threads discussing it in the archives. Fortunately for me, the PO replaced all the waste hose with Trident a couple of years before I bought the boat.

[SEVEN]

I agree with both posts above. If smell continues consider changing out your hoses as well. If you start using digester make sure that you flush the tanks out thoroughly. If there is any bleach left in the system it will kill the little munchers.

[JPBuffalo]

Thanks - I am planning on getting her pumped out this week .. I will put it at the top of the list.

[bobk]

Are you flushing with fresh water or raw water. Raw water can lead to odors, especially after sitting all week. If this is the case, rinse the head and hoses with soapy water each time you leave the boat.

Bobk

[Beachcomber]

Stored spare racor filters can cause similar smells. Our boat had a dozen stored in a compartment in the salon when we first bought the boat.

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

Stored spare racor filters can cause similar smells. Our boat had a dozen stored in a compartment in the salon when we first bought the boat.

He said the boat was new to him. When should we break the news to him about those pickup tubes?

https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...s+holding+tank

[Bob Bradley]

I thought that all old Hatts smelled that way.

[SEVEN]

He's got enough to worry about. Let him enjoy it for just a bit longer.