Head tank removal

[hitmen19]

Hello. I have a 1992 Baha 250 fishermen. It still in storage but I'm looking for some advice on where to state and what I'm getting myself into before I start. The head hasn't been hooked up in a while. I think this will be my 3rd season with it and the previous owner I believe for 5. I doesn't get used I would like to get the tank out. Pulling the boat I noticed some water around the tank. Which is the reason for pulling it. Would like to find out where it's coming from. Thanks for any advice

Chris

 

[mr 88]

Does the holding tank have a macerator pump that would include a check valve for discharging when you're X amount of miles from shore ( Ocean only ) . That's where I would start when looking for a possible water leak . You have two hoses going to the tank , one from the head and one that goes to your suction fitting for removal . If you have a macerator pump , three hoses to the tank . So you either have a crack in the tank ( no water in it to leak if its unused ) , dry rotted hoses or bad hose clamps . I see zero benefits in removing the tank , unless you plan on never selling her . Is the tank near the bottom of the bilge or up higher near the side of the hull . If you haven't used the tank in years ,where would the water be coming from ? It's bone dry from the head , the other hose goes up to the gunwale ,so that should be high and dry . Macerator, Y valve is all I'm left with for leakage .