Hi, new to forum. Just bought a 78 43dc and trying to update and fix the broken stuff. My question concern the forward head shower sump. It looks like there is supposed to be a lid for the sump but it's apparently long gone, is there a replacement available or do I need to fabricate something up? Thanks! Paul
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09-03-2022 02:09 PM #1Registered Member
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78 43dc forward shower sump
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Re: 78 43dc forward shower sump
Is yours fiberglass and built into the boat? If so you don’t need a lid. If it’s plastic and it was put an aftermarket you could use a lid or replace the whole thing. I’m not sure what the 43 footers came with but are you running 32 V or 12 V?
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09-03-2022 10:20 PM #3Registered Member
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Re: 78 43dc forward shower sump
Yes, it's fiberglass and attached to hull. I figured it must have a lid of some sort just for the splash factor and the smell.
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09-04-2022 12:01 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: 78 43dc forward shower sump
I will look at mine in the morning and let you know.
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09-04-2022 12:54 AM #5
Re: 78 43dc forward shower sump
No lids on ours, fore or aft.
Brett Portzer 1972 Hatteras 43DC331
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Re: 78 43dc forward shower sump
If you live aboard it should not be an issue. If you’re a weekender pour a 1/2 cup of bleach or vinegar before you leave to get rid of the sour smell of stale soapy water.
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1979 53' MY Hull #563
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09-04-2022 07:21 AM #7Senior Member
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Re: 78 43dc forward shower sump
Welcome to the forum.
No lid on our shower sumps either forward or aft. Does not appear to have ever been one. Ours are cycled everyday, washing machine drains to the front one and master shower is used at least twice a day so no odors problems, as Rusty said if you need to put a little bleach in them if not used often.Admiral-- Marilyn
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09-04-2022 09:25 AM #8Senior Member
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09-04-2022 04:00 PM #10Senior Member
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